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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Roaring ’20s-theme party guide

Check out our party guide for how to take it back to the '20s, the time of feather boas and Duke Ellington.

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How to make DIY Lunar New Year paper fortune cookies

This Lunar New Year, treat your friends and family with these DIY fortune cookies.

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How long do you have to stay at a party?

Is it time to go yet? Check out this practical guest guide tip for attending parties.

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Red Hanukkah candles in a silver menorah resting on a Hebrew script parchment.

Guide to Hanukkah candle-lighting readings

Get prepared for the candle-lighting ritual that is sure to be a part of your Hanukkah celebration.

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Cheers! The dos and don’ts of giving a toast

Does the thought of giving a toast turn your knees weak? Ease your nerves with our top 10 dos and don'ts.

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Top 10 party games

From cards to trivia, these party games are guaranteed to offer non-stop fun and never-ending laughs.

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Essential Components of a Full Bar

From liquor to jigger, here's everything you need to set up a full bar at home.

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Crow’s blood champagne cocktail recipe

Easy to make. Even easier to enjoy!

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Bewitching drinks for a mystery dinner night

Mix up some boos-y cocktails or macabre mocktails for your next spooky soirée.

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Summer luau party guide

Want to host a summer party with a tropical twist? Of course, you do! Learn how to create a party paradise in just a few steps.

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Baby’s 1st birthday party guide

Get our top tips on how to make your little one's 1st birthday as special as they are!

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5 tips for planning a successful surprise party

How to ensure your surprise party is a true surprise and a real hit.

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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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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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