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.

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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19 Gifts for Tween Girls That Pass the Vibe Check (According to a Tween Girl)

Cool gifts (yes, they’re TikTok-approved) that even the pickiest tween It Girl will love. We know, because an actual tween told us so.

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How to tactfully say “no siblings, please” on a birthday invitation

Sometimes more isn’t merrier! Get our top tips and wording suggestions on how to nicely request “no siblings” at your child’s birthday party.

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Baby shower on a budget ideas that deliver all the fun without all the bills

Hosting a baby is fun! Paying for it…not so much. Check out our top 7 tips (and tons of ideas!) for planning a baby shower on budget.

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The most enchanting ideas for hosting a woodland baby shower (warning: cuteness overload!)

We’re not gonna (hedge)hog any party hacks! Find decor picks, game ideas and even invitation wording suggestions for woodland baby showers here.

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Classic, Quick Potato Latkes (Your Kids Will Love)

A go-to recipe for flavorful, crispy latkes. Plus, 6 delicious topping suggestions! Yes, our mouths are watering, too.

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The 28 Best Gifts for Boys of All Ages That Pass the “Whoa, That’s Cool” Check

You know you can trust a shopping-obsessed mom of 3 sons to know which gifts boys think are *actually* cool.

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An Epic Guide to Hosting a Christmas Cookie Exchange (Even Your Grinchiest Friends Will Love It)

Hosting tips and exclusive recipe suggestions for your Christmas cookie exchange.

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Save the date card for Adam and Robert's wedding on 6.20.2026 in Palm Springs with floral and cake images.

When to send out your save the dates

Learn more about the best timeline for sending out save the date invites for your wedding, party or event with these tips from Evite.

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The Most-Popular Christmas Cookies by State—Can You Guess Which One Is Your State’s Fave?

Sugar cookies and gingerbread continue to battle for the Christmas cookie crown, but which cookie is your state’s go-to for the holidays?

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How to Decorate & Share Christmas Cookies Like the Pro You've Always Wanted to Be

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about making, decorating and sharing Christmas cookies.

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Give your fall parties a glow up with these 24 party ideas

From soup-er cozy to slightly chaotic, these are the parties you need to be throwing this fall.

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Real Parties: Jac’s bridal shower

Crumbl Cookies, cake decorating, fantastic florals and more. In a word? Perfection.

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4 ways to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival

Get ready for the Mid-Autumn Festival with these tasty, crafty and educational ideas.

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The ultimate guide to throwing a bridal shower at home with Camille Styles

The founder and editor-in-chief of leading lifestyle digital publication Camille Styles shares her top tips on creating an unforgettable bridal shower.

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How to throw the dreamiest summer solstice soirée

Evite & Marlien Rentmeester teamed up to co-host a very special summer solstice luncheon! Read on to get our top 4 tips on how to host one of your own.

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Jet's "Hole in One" 1st birthday party by Dress Up Buttercup

See how Dede Raad of @DressUpButtercup celebrated her son Jet’s first birthday with a super fun par-tee!

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4 ways to celebrate Juneteenth with kids with Karimah Henry

Celebrate this holiday with your family on June 19 with these educational, fun and thoughtful ideas from Karimah Henry of Crafting a Fun Life.

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Cranberry-pineapple lemonade

This cranberry-pineapple lemonade adds a tropical twist to the classic summer drink.

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Halloween caramel apples

These unique caramel apples use store-bought caramel candies for an extra-easy Halloween recipe that will be everyone's favorite treat.

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10 things to talk about with someone you just met

Introverted? No problem. We've got you covered with some questions and conversation starters for whenever you meet someone new at a party.

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The 10 bridal shower trends you’ll see everywhere in 2024

From Bridgerton to disco to love at first spritz, mark our words, 2024 is going to go down in history as the coolest year for bridal shower themes ever!

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DIY sugar skull piñata

This stunning DIY sugar skull piñata is sure to be a huge hit at any Halloween party or Día de los Muertos celebration.

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Bachelorette party dos and don’ts

Follow these top 10 bachelorette party dos and don'ts for an unforgettable celebration for the bride-to-be.

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Kids' construction party inspiration

Hold on to your (hard) hats and get inspired by this kids' construction birthday party.

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