Life of the party

A blog by Evite

What to buy at Trader Joe's for a shockingly impressive Friendsgiving

Pull together a mostly store-bought Friendsgiving dinner from TJ's with these potluck picks for drinks, sides, entrees, and dessert.

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The company holiday party etiquette guide

Don’t be the talk of tomorrow’s water cooler chat… we’ve got you covered with helpful etiquette tips to make a lasting impression at your office holiday party.

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I love hosting board game nights. These 6 convert game haters.

Guest author Heather Leith shares 6 games (Azul, Codenames & more) that turn game night skeptics into fans. See what to buy, how to play, and pairing ideas.

Hmmm… we can’t find anything that matches that 🤔

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Our top tips for hosting an epic party in a small space

From the decor to the theme to menu, we’ve got your small-space party planning covered with these 5 tips.

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How to plan an unforgettable kids’ holiday party

Celebrate the holiday season with these kids' holiday party ideas. From fun activities to on-theme snacks, this guide’s here to make planning an arctic breeze.

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Spooktacular Halloween party ideas

Make Halloween unforgettable with these spooktacular Halloween party ideas. Learn how to plan a Halloween party to celebrate the scariest time of the year.

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Creative ideas to elevate your office holiday parties

Encourage your office colleagues to fully embrace the festive spirit of the season with our top office holiday party ideas and activities.

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130 merry messages for your holiday cards

Our guide to writing the merriest holiday and Christmas card messages makes it easy to spread joy this holiday season!

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How to write a thank you card from the heart

The greeting card pros at Evite have put together some tips and examples to help you write the perfect note in your thank you cards.

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What is Rosh Hashanah and how is it celebrated?

Learn more about Rosh Hashanah, how it's celebrated and how to prep for your own gathering.

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Real Parties: Barbie in the City

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party—in a Chicago high-rise!

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Real Parties: Crew’s Big One

Cowabunga! Read all about Crew’s totally rad 1st birthday.

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Baby shower card with floral design and message wishing love, joy, and happiness to mama-to-be.

Not sure what to write to the parents-to-be? We’ve got you.

Need help with what to say in a baby shower card? Check out these examples and tips from the experts at Evite.

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Real Parties: Naomi’s Magical ONEderland

See how mama Jenna Greer celebrated her daughter Naomi’s special day with adorable DIY cupcake toppers and more easy-but-impressive decor!

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Real Parties: Augie’s Sesame Street 2nd birthday

Highlights include: nostalgic DIY decor and Cookie Monster-approved cupcakes—om nom nom!

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This is your sign to throw a WTF (Wine, Tacos + Friends) party

This viral party idea couldn’t be easier to throw (and, c'mon, we'll take any excuse to throw a party centered around tacos).

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Kids’ Party Playbooks: Curated guides for top party themes

Comprehensive guides for the most popular themed kids’ birthday parties right now. Get decor ideas, activity suggestions and more!

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This is how to throw an unforgettable garden disco party

Retro boldness combines with outdoor elegance in this hot new party trend.

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Have a mystical evening with a midyear manifestation party

In need of a midyear reset? Gather your group for a soothing night of mindfulness and manifestation to set the tone for the rest of 2024.

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How to throw a couch potato party, i.e. the chillest (and most delicious) party ever

The perfect party idea for every Netflix lover and french fry enthusiast.

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How to throw the ultimate Palm Royale party

Experience Palm Beach vibes without actually having to go to Palm Beach.

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100+ ideas for what to write in a birthday card

From first birthdays to 100th birthdays to every milestone in between, wish them the very best with this list of 100+ birthday card message ideas.

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Three-tiered cheese wheel cake decorated with citrus slices, strawberries, berries, flowers, and herbs on a wooden board.

Move over charcuterie board! This tiered cheese “cake” is the hot new appetizer every host should know about

Up your grazing board ante with this show-stopping tiered cheese snack.

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Everything you should add to a baby shower registry

Build the perfect baby shower registry with these tips and ideas.

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6 disco party themes that will be everywhere this year

Barbie disco made the list, and so did another theme around a major 2023 film that def won't kill the groove (it'll look so good on the dancefloor, trust us).

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How to make a splash at your pool party

Throw the hottest party of the summer with these pool party tips and ideas.

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Throw a Bridgerton-themed party that’ll be the talk of the ton

Our top Bridgerton party ideas on how to throw a Regency-inspired féte even Eloise would want an invite to.

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