Life of the party

A blog by Evite

A woman wearing glasses and a green satin shirt sits at a desk with a laptop and tablet, raising her arms in celebration. Behind her is a decorated Christmas tree and festive ornaments and stars float around on a red checkered background.

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.

Two people sitting on a fluffy carpet, playing a card game with bowls of snacks around them, overlaid on an illustration of a large dice, playing cards, game pieces, and a pencil with a game rules sheet titled 'Threefold'.

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.

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Sweet and spooky snack pairings for your next Halloween movie night

A movie without snacks is scarier than any horror film. Discover delicious treats that pair perfectly with your favorite Halloween movie.

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Bachelorette party themes for every bride-to-be

From the trendsetting bride to the timeless one, find a unique theme to make any bachelorette party truly memorable.

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How to make flaky & delicious pop tarts at home

There’s no treat that sings celebration (with a sweet hint of nostalgia) like a good ol’ pop tart. Learn how to DIY these fun treats!

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How to make magical rainbow unicorn bark ✨

Cook up a personalized dessert with your little one's favorite colors. This recipe is so easy, they can even join in on the fun of prepping it. Yay!

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Impress your guests with these 3-ingredient flower pretzel bites

These darling salty & sweet bites are perfect for all of your spring events! Spruce up your table with this cheerful snack.

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Gift Guide: For the alcohol-free host 💌

Move over “bottle of red wine”… these are the non-alcoholic gifts we’re bringing to parties from now on.

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This football cheesy bread is a total score 🏈

Fun-shaped foods are IN this season… see how to make this football-inspired bread.

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10 baby shower themes we’re loving for 2025

It’s a baby shower bonanza! From denim decor to soda shoppes, check out our full list of trending baby shower themes that’ll be taking over this year.

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Our Super Bowl MVP? These easy buffalo chicken sliders.

Savory sliders that come together in minutes and are guaranteed to please even the fan whose team is down by six in the fourth quarter.

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10 themes for your best Galentine’s Day party yet

This list is by the girls, for the girls. See the 10 ideas we’re loving for Galentine’s Day.

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Trending adult party themes to host this year

From cherry everything to a party specifically dreamed up for all you introverts out there... see which themes to keep top-of-mind this year.

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Kids’ birthday party ideas that will instantly make you the “cool” parent

Here are the eight kids’ birthday trends you’ll be seeing everywhere this year.

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Celebrating a milestone birthday soon? Let’s pick out your theme.

Whether you’re turning 30, 70, or 100 (or any age in between), we’ve got the themes that will make your birthday celebration totally memorable.

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Retirement party ideas & essential etiquette

Everything you need to know about planning and attending a retirement party the retiree will never forget!

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Party supplies and fashion finds for Swifties watching The Big Game

In your football era? So are we. Here are our fave finds for your February 9th watch party.

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Printable Taylor & Travis Big Game bingo cards 🏈❤️

Swifties, look no further: this is the game to play during the game.

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Download this free Chuck E. Cheese party planning checklist!

Planning a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party for your kiddo? Download this free checklist and let the games (and pizza) begin!

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Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties: Our top 6 planning tips

We’ve teamed up with our partner, Chuck E. Cheese, to make planning a kids’ birthday party a piece of cake (or better yet, pizza)!

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10 baby shower trends we’re loving

What to expect on the people-who-are-expecting scene. These are the 10 baby shower themes you’ll definitely be seeing a lot of this year!

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Here’s Our Exclusive Report on 2024’s Top Kids’ Birthday Party Trends (Because We Don’t Gatekeep!)

Be a bday trendsetter in 2024 with these kids’ birthday party ideas.

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How to build the most egg-cellent Easter basket ever

From iconic chocolates to activities they’ll enjoy long after the last jelly bean is eaten, here’s what to include in their basket (and it’s all from Amazon)!

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The 9 coolest graduation party theme ideas for the class of 2024

Gradchella, Barbie and more: These are the top 9 graduation party ideas you need to know about this grad szn.

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Graduation Decorations Your 2024 Grad Will Def Post on Their TikTok

Dessert tables, 2024 charcuterie boards and Gen Z’s fave patterns are going to be everywhere this grad season.

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America Parties: The After Party Report 2023

The top parties (and party places!) across the nation in 2023.

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What to write in a graduation card: 40+ graduation card wording ideas

From funny to heartfelt, try these 40+ graduation card wording suggestions this grad season.

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