party ideas

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,’ but it’s not quite as relatable during a white elephant gift swap. They usually play out the same way. There’s a handful of quality gifts everyone […]

An ugly Christmas sweater party encourages guests to cozy up, get toasty, and celebrate the season in a low-key way. Perfect for your team’s holiday happy hour or Christmas Eve with the family, these parties put your holiday […]

Dia de los Muertos (also called Dia de Muertos) is a unique and highly anticipated holiday among those who observe it. It’s a time for friends and family to come together and turn their mourning into a lively […]

For Hindus all around the world, Diwali (Divali or Deepavali) is the biggest festival on the calendar each year. During the days leading up to Diwali, friends, and coworkers exchange gifts of dry fruits, sweets, and precious metals. […]

The nights are getting longer, and the smell of pumpkin spice permeates the air. That means Halloween party season is around the corner. As the host, it’s your time to create a fun, spooky atmosphere for all your […]

A baby shower is a great opportunity to celebrate the arrival of a new bundle of joy with the parents-to-be. When you plan a baby shower around a theme, it’s easier to choose decorations, select baby shower invitations, […]

Birds are singing, buds are blooming, and days are getting sunnier. It’s spring at last—and what better way to celebrate than with a festive spring party? Let guests know that spring has sprung with one of these spring […]

Play, laughter, and love are the essence of Holi, the Indian festival that marks the end of the dark and dreary winter and welcomes the bursting colors of spring. Each year, Holi kicks off the beginning of the […]

Ever felt like you were born in the wrong era? Do you prefer vintage vinyl to Bluetooth speakers, or long for the days when feathered hair was the height of style? If so, you’re due for a totally […]

If you’re a parent, then you’ve likely been to a kid’s birthday party or two in your life. From pony rides to laser tag to chocolate fountains, you’ve seen it all. So how do you make your kid’s […]

Throwing an epic kids’ birthday party doesn’t need to destroy your house—or your budget. In fact, your town is probably full of kids’ birthday party venues to choose from. Find the next great spot to host your kid’s […]

In Judaism, Hanukkah is known as the Festival of Lights. Hanukkah begins on the 25th day of the Hebrew month Kislev. This typically places the holiday sometime between November and December in the Gregorian calendar. During this eight-day-long […]

From as far back as we can tell, people have gathered to help friends and family celebrate the milestone of moving into a new place. Whether you light a fire for a literal “warming”—as was done in Medieval […]

Imagine spending your birthday any way you want—the perfect way to say “goodbye” to the last year, and “hello” to the upcoming one. For some, the best birthday plan includes a big bash with lots of friends and […]

It’s almost that sweet spot of summer when the air is filled with the smell of barbecues and the sounds of ice cream truck jingles. Your freezer is stocked with popsicles, the neighbor’s front porch is sporting patriotic […]

When temperatures climb into the 90s, there’s nowhere we’d rather be than near some water. And if you’re lucky enough to have access to a swimming pool, a hot day naturally lends itself to entertaining beside it… or […]