Life of the party

A blog by Evite

How to host a nesting party

A nesting party is the event every new parent needs. Gather close friends and family to help the parents prepare the home and celebrate before the baby arrives.

14 activities for kids’ summer birthdays (that don’t require a pool)

No pool? No problem. There are plenty of birthday party activities to keep kids entertained this summer.

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Should I make an Invitation or an Event Page? A guide to picking the right one for your gathering

Not sure whether to send an Invitation or create an Event Page on Evite? Here's what each one is built for, so you can find the right fit for your gathering.

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Baby shower games and activities setup with onesies, baby photos, jars, cards, notes, and a calendar game.

Oh, baby! These are the top 10 games & activities for baby showers

Elevate your baby shower itinerary beyond the classic gift-giving and snack-serving combo with these fun games.

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The 12 children’s books every baby shower registry needs

From classics like “Goodnight Moon” to new faves like “Hair Love,” see which kids' books expectant parents (and little ones) will love to receive and read.

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Wooden bowl filled with creamy potato salad with herbs, diced vegetables, and small potatoes.

Julia Turshen’s potato salad is the perfect recipe for your summer BBQs

Warning: this “side dish” might just become the star of your BBQ.

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Not to get mushy, but model & blogger Rocky Barnes’ son’s fungi 1st bday is truly adorable

Take a peek inside mama Rocky’s son’s spore-tacular mushroom-themed birthday party and learn how she brought it to life.

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Real Parties: Maddy’s 6th birthday disco party

See how disco diva Maddy celebrated her 6th in ’70s-inspired style.

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How to host a delightful tea party

Let's get this par-tea started—plan a fancy tea party with our tips.

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Actress & fertility advocate Kellee Stewart on being a fertility warrior + her personal journey

Kellee opens up about egg freezing, why reproductive education needs improvement and how she threw herself an Egg Shower.

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NYC’s 20+ hottest kids’ bday venues, according the coolest NYC parents

Super-cool crafts. Slime time. Sports galore. See where our trusted network of parents takes their own kids for the best birthday parties in NYC.

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These jam hand pies are the perfect tea party pastry

No-fuss pastries that’ll impress even your poshest tea party guests.

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3 finger sandwich recipes that’ll make you the queen of the teatime scene

Dainty yet delicious, these 3 adorable finger sandwich recipes by Jee Choe are perfect for any tea party.

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10 personalized party favors under $10 that won’t end up in the trash

We challenged moms Anda, Karen G., Olivia, and Karen K.—aka the Evite Party Picks team—to find the coolest party favors under $10 on Etsy and test them out.

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Real Parties: Ford’s animal-themed 1st birthday party

See how mama and actress Becca Tobin put together the perfect animal-themed first birthday party for her son, Ford. It was a roarin’ good time!

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Have a mystical evening with a midyear manifestation party

In need of a midyear reset? Gather your group for a soothing night of mindfulness and manifestation to set the tone for the rest of 2024.

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How to throw a couch potato party, i.e. the chillest (and most delicious) party ever

The perfect party idea for every Netflix lover and french fry enthusiast.

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How to throw the ultimate Palm Royale party

Experience Palm Beach vibes without actually having to go to Palm Beach.

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100+ ideas for what to write in a birthday card

From first birthdays to 100th birthdays to every milestone in between, wish them the very best with this list of 100+ birthday card message ideas.

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Three-tiered cheese wheel cake decorated with citrus slices, strawberries, berries, flowers, and herbs on a wooden board.

Move over charcuterie board! This tiered cheese “cake” is the hot new appetizer every host should know about

Up your grazing board ante with this show-stopping tiered cheese snack.

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Everything you should add to a baby shower registry

Build the perfect baby shower registry with these tips and ideas.

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6 disco party themes that will be everywhere this year

Barbie disco made the list, and so did another theme around a major 2023 film that def won't kill the groove (it'll look so good on the dancefloor, trust us).

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How to make a splash at your pool party

Throw the hottest party of the summer with these pool party tips and ideas.

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Throw a Bridgerton-themed party that’ll be the talk of the ton

Our top Bridgerton party ideas on how to throw a Regency-inspired féte even Eloise would want an invite to.

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What to add to a baby sprinkle registry

Have another bundle of joy on the way? Here’s everything you need to know about creating the perfect baby registry for your sprinkle.

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Pride party ideas for Pride Month

Looking for ideas on how to celebrate Pride Month this June? Here are 9 fantastic ways you can support the LGBTQIA+ community (and learn more about the history

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How to host an ethereal picnic

Warm weather means it’s time to start romanticizing your life with a cute and whimsical picnic. Here’s your how-to.

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