Life of the party

A blog by Evite

Sweet and spooky snack pairings for your next Halloween movie night

A movie without snacks is scarier than any horror film. Discover delicious treats that pair perfectly with your favorite Halloween movie.

The shared vacation home survival guide

Read the guide to surviving (and enjoying) a shared vacation home with friends. Find tips and time-tested advice to make your next group trip a little easier.

What to text on friends’ birthdays (that isn’t just “Happy birthday”)

Express your love and birthday wishes without overthinking the text. Here are some sweet and simple messages to send to your friends on their birthdays.

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Pajama party theme with slippers, eye mask, pillow, photos, invitation, lipstick, and bow on pink silk background.

Pajama party theme with slippers, sleep mask, photos, card, blue bow, and lip print on pink background.

Everything you need for the perfect pajama party (for adults)

Satin robes, buckets of popcorn, and the perfect throwback movie — now, that’s luxury. Host your dream adult PJ party with this Playbook!

Three Halloween party playbooks with spooky themed covers and a spider web in the top left corner.

3 Halloween Party Playbooks for frighteningly easy planning

Whether your kid’s birthday takes place during Halloween season or you just want to throw a spooky bash, these three Halloween Party Playbooks are here to slay.

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Easy pumpkin-shaped cinnamon rolls

Pumpkin-shaped treats taste better. We don’t make the rules.

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Cozy table setting with lit candles, flowers, drinks, and plates of autumn-inspired food dishes.

5 memorable potluck ideas for the coziest autumn ever

Feel the fall vibes with these creative twists on a classic party format.

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White ghost-shaped dessert with eyes on a white plate held by a hand in sunlight.

Ghost Baked Alaska Halloween dessert

The chillest 5-ingredient spooky sweet treat imaginable.

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Birthday card with beaded bracelet saying LETS PARTY, surrounded by retro party items on pastel background.

Colorful birthday party items including jewelry, pink glasses, butterfly, disco ball, and a polaroid camera.

Taylor Swift Party Ideas Playbook

Celebrate the Swiftie in your life the easy (and BEST) way with our comprehensive guide to throwing the most dazzling Taylor Swift-inspired bday bash ever.

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Mamma Mia Party Ideas Playbook

Mirror balls, ABBA karaoke and easy homemade gyros–how can you resist this? Take your guests on a trip to Kalokairi with this iconic party theme!

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Pumpkin-shaped baked brie recipe

4 ingredients, 5 minutes to prep, and ooey-gooey deliciousness.

Teacher survival kit includes a clear pouch, confetti card, Nerds candy, gift card, and decorative tapes.

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How to make a teacher survival kit

This teacher + mom of 2 shares her top tips on creating a super easy and thoughtful gift your kid’s teacher will truly appreciate!

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Literally the cutest 3-ingredient teacher gift ever

Name an easier teacher appreciation treat. We’ll wait…

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Plate of six decorated round cookies with frosting and candy beads spelling words like lover, karma, and evermore.

It’s me, hi, the Taylor Swift friendship bracelet cookie recipe you need to bookmark

Brace yourselves, Swifties, because this recipe is for you!

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Three summer party playbook covers for older kids, Italian disco, and Mamma Mia themes on a pool background.

Summer Party Playbooks: Curated guides for trending party themes

Get all the decor, outfit, activity and menu ideas you need in our free, compact-yet-comprehensive guides.

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Bottle of wine, silver cup with red wine, and broken matzah pieces on blue wooden surface.

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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Fresh herbs, garlic, shallots on tray with inset of grilled chicken and a smiling woman in black tank top.

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.

Three summer party playbooks titled Italian Disco, Mamma Mia, and Tini Bit Older on water background.

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