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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The dos and don'ts of Passover Seder for non-Jewish newbies

Invited to your first Passover Seder? Don't just wing it. Read up on the dos and don'ts you need to know before you arrive.

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Katharine McPhee Foster’s 1st b-day party tips

Few things are as exciting to a parent as their little one’s 1st birthday. See what Katharine McPhee Foster did for her son’s safari-themed party!

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Top 5 tips for personalizing a graduation party

Make your grad party stand out with these A+ tips.

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Graduation invitation wording 101

Gather loved ones to celebrate the grad in your life with these graduation invitation wording tips and ideas!

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Evite’s top gift picks: Black-owned businesses

Birthdays to baby showers, there’s no shortage of opportunities to give someone the perfect gift from a Black-owned business.

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The most amazing Sunday roast chicken dinner recipe ever

Impress friends, family, and even yourself with this mouthwatering (and easy!) roast chicken recipe from Lucie’s Wholesome Kitchen.

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(TEST) Dynamic Pricing

(TEST) Dynamic Pricing

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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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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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