Life of the party

A blog by Evite

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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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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.

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

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If you’re a parent in Dallas, you need to know about these 24 kids’ bday party places

Epic places to jump, build, create and (most importantly) celebrate! This is the ultimate kids’ bday venue list—and it’s based on insight from Dallas locals.

The ultimate guide to throwing a Taylor Swift-themed birthday party

Swiftie-approved decor, organized by era. Get ready to throw the ultimate T. Swift birthday bash!

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A Swiftie’s guide to throwing an unforgettable release party for "The Tortured Poets Department"

Decor, activity, outfit ideas and more for the ultimate Tortured Poets Department release party.

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Bridal shower etiquette 101: The who, where, when and what of throwing a bridal shower

All of your bridal shower questions answered in one place.

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What to write in a teacher appreciation card

Express your gratitude for the educators in your life with this guide to writing teacher appreciation cards.

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What to write in a Mother’s Day card

Need inspo on how to write a heartfelt message to the moms in your life this Mother’s Day? Try these 76 ideas (including Spanish messages for Día de la Madre)!

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How to throw a bridal shower

Everything you need to know about hosting a bridal shower, including when to host it, who to invite, what games to play and more!

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9 actually fun bridal shower games

Give the bride-to-be the most fun bridal shower with these sweet and silly game ideas.

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Fun divorce party ideas to celebrate your new status

Party ideas are so good, your married friends will be jealous.

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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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Our sweet new St. Paddy’s Day tradition: Good Luck Pancakes

The only thing better than waking up to a pot of gold on St. Patrick’s Day is waking up to these Lucky Charms pancakes!

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8 party themes we’re loving this March

St. Patrick’s Day, the Oscars, tea parties… oh my! Get the lowdown on eight fun party themes to host in March.

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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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