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.

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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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Peek inside our Christmas dinner Pinterest moodboard 📌

We’ve rounded up five festive recipes to make your holiday season even more merry — including Tini's viral mac and cheese recipe!

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13 Galentine’s Day Ideas Your Girl Group Will Absolutely Adore

Wine, PJs, crêpes and more. Throw the Galentine’s party to end all Galentine’s parties with these ideas and tips.

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Is it Sanders, Sanders’, or Sanderses…?? Here’s how to address your holiday cards.

Holiday cards should be about good cheer… not about spending half an hour searching if you need an apostrophe or a hyphen. We’re here to help!

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Adult party games that are actually fun

Get the party going with these beloved games (that we’ve played and totally recommend).

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Meet Evite & Pledge’s February birthday heroes ⭐

Each month, we’re highlighting some of the incredible kids who chose to opt for donations instead of birthday presents. Read their stories!

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Sweeten up the holidays with chocolate Christmas bark

See how to make this simple and seriously stunning holiday treat.

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Dinner Party 101: Take the stress out of hosting

Set the table for an effortless evening of good food and great conversation with our Dinner Party 101 Playbook.

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10 Pinterest Thanksgiving recipes we’re loving this year

From sparkly seasonal cocktails to delicious baked mac and cheese, see 10 trending recipes we pulled straight from our Pinterest moodboards.

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The 2024 After Party Report

You’ve thrown the parties and we’ve crunched the numbers… see what’s trending and where in this year’s edition of the After Party Report.

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How to recreate the NYE ball drop at home

Celebrate the new year with a cascade of balloons that brings the magic of the Times Square ball drop right to your home!

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Delicious & delightful holiday swirl cookies

We called in the experts to help us with the butteriest, cheeriest holiday cookie recipe around. These holiday swirl cookies are an instant classic!

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Block party guide

Check out our helpful block party planning tips.

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Top 10 holiday volunteer ideas

Give back to those in need by volunteering at a charitable organization during the holidays.

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Surprise party etiquette

Don't ruin the surprise (or create an unintended one)! Here's our advice on hosting and being a guest at a surprise party.

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How late is too late to arrive to a party?

When is it okay to be fashionably late to a party? We'll fill you in.

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How to host a diaper raffle

Throw a diaper raffle for the parents-to-be with this step-by-step how-to.

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10 healthy birthday party snacks kids love

Check out these healthy snack ideas to serve to all the little ones at your next birthday bash.

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Winter wonderland party guide

Snow or not, you'll be walking in a winter wonderland in no time with our party planning guide.

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How to plan an office baby shower on a budget

Get together with your coworkers and celebrate the new bundle of joy with a wonderful baby shower.

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’70s-theme party guide

Get ready to get down at a '70s party. Here's our guide on how to plan one!

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Western-theme party guide

Planning a Western-theme party? This isn't our first rodeo—read our tips on how to throw a party that's the best in the West.

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How to host an ugly sweater party

Everything you need to know about throwing the ugliest (aka BEST) holiday party ever.

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’80s-theme party guide

The '80s are back with this party guide for everything '80s-themed: side ponies, PacMan, frilly shirts and more!

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