Life of the party

A blog by Evite

No, you’re not lazy for hosting a potluck

Potluck shame is real, but it shouldn’t be. Writer Heather Leith explains why this lowkey party style is great for easing hosting anxiety.

Underrated but actually genius hosting hacks for your next gathering

Discover low-effort tips that will save you time & stress at your next gathering. These hacks will make even a first-time host look like a party planning pro.

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Here’s how to bring Europe to your backyard this summer

Skip the plane ride and bring the Euro summer vibes back to your place! Host a European gathering at home with these easy party themes and ideas.

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Festive table setting with honey dipper, braided bread, candles, flowers, apples, and cupcakes.

What is Rosh Hashanah and how is it celebrated?

Learn more about Rosh Hashanah, how it's celebrated and how to prep for your own gathering.

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Real Parties: Barbie in the City

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party—in a Chicago high-rise!

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Real Parties: Crew’s Big One

Cowabunga! Read all about Crew’s totally rad 1st birthday.

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Baby shower card with floral design and message wishing love, joy, and happiness to mama-to-be.

Not sure what to write to the parents-to-be? We’ve got you.

Need help with what to say in a baby shower card? Check out these examples and tips from the experts at Evite.

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Real Parties: Naomi’s Magical ONEderland

See how mama Jenna Greer celebrated her daughter Naomi’s special day with adorable DIY cupcake toppers and more easy-but-impressive decor!

Smartphone showing a Sesame Street-themed birthday invitation for Augie's 2nd birthday on a wooden table.

Real Parties: Augie’s Sesame Street 2nd birthday

Highlights include: nostalgic DIY decor and Cookie Monster-approved cupcakes—om nom nom!

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Back to school playdate invite with calendar, kids with backpacks photo, cupcake, smile, and teeth doodles.

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Back-to-school party ideas, themes & more to celebrate the end of summer

Looking to celebrate the end of the summer with a back-to-school party? Check out these smart tips and fun party ideas from the experts at Evite!

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Birthday card in teal envelope saying It's game on for Quinn's birthday with cake, candles, balloon, camera, and decoration.

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What to write on a birthday party invitation

Not sure what to write in your birthday invitations? The party planning pros at Evite can help you write the perfect birthday invitation message.

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What to write in your wedding thank you cards

Need help writing your thank you notes for your wedding? The pros at Evite have you covered with these wedding thank you card wording examples and tips.

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The only wedding timeline you need: here’s when to send out your invitations

From the engagement party to save the dates to the big day, we’re breaking down when to send invites for every moment of your wedding planning journey.

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This snack idea by Aliza J. Sokolow will get your kids eating plenty of fresh produce—seriously!

A colorful, kid-friendly, fruit-filled spin on the classic cheese board.

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How to throw a summer party like you’re in the Hamptons

Throw a Hamptons-eqsue party in your own backyard.

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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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Two square hand pies with heart-shaped jam centers on a plate next to fresh strawberries.

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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Four small round egg salad finger sandwiches on white bread with parsley and toothpicks.

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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Two-tiered white birthday cake decorated with colorful animals, presents, and the name Ford in orange.

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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Real Parties: Ari’s Formula One birthday

See how Mama Jess celebrated her son Ari’s 1st birthday with a fuel station, winning party favors and a dessert option that had everyone racing for seconds.

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You have to try Natasha Bull’s St. Patrick’s Day colcannon

Irish mash with bacon, greens and lots of butter to take your spud experience to a whole new level.

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