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Holidays 10 tips for hosting a Friendsgiving dinner
A Friendsgiving celebration brings the traditional components of Thanksgiving to a gathering unique to you and your crew. You can celebrate this less-formal version of Turkey Day anytime in November and with anyone—think friends, coworkers, or your book […]
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Holidays 45 Thanksgiving greetings to thank family, friends, and colleagues
The roast turkey, tart cranberry sauce, and savory pumpkin pie may get most of our attention on Thanksgiving, but that’s not what we’re really thankful for. Our loved ones bring us so much joy and support throughout the […]
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Interviews How to host Thanksgiving like the Charleston-based couple behind Basic Projects
Welcome back to Party People, our new series about how to plan, throw, and attend parties properly—as told by folk who know how to get down like it’s their job (and for some, it actually is). From entertaining […]
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Holidays 11 Friendsgiving invitation wording ideas your pals will appreciate
Friendsgiving is a fun, festive way to show gratitude for your chosen family around the holidays. It can take place on Thanksgiving Day and include all the traditional trimmings—who’s going to say no to turkey, cranberry sauce, and […]
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Holidays 24 Thanksgiving invitation message ideas to bring family and friends together
Roasted turkey, tart cranberry sauce, buttery potatoes, and sweet pumpkin pie are all you really need to bring hungry guests to your Thanksgiving table—but a themed Thanksgiving invitation will get them there in style. Whether your Turkey Day […]
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Holidays 10 scary-good Halloween party invitation and wording ideas
Tricks, treats, and goblins abound—sounds like it’s time for a Halloween party! Whether you’re planning a spooky shindig on the weekend before October 31st or hosting on All Hallow’s Eve itself, you’ll want your guests to know exactly […]
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Baby When to have a baby shower, from coed celebrations to sip and sees to baby sprinkles
A baby shower is a great way to celebrate and support a mother-to-be or parent(s)-to-be, whether they’re having their first or their fifth bundle of joy. Traditionally, a baby shower was a women-only event planned and hosted by […]
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Holidays 9 Diwali invitation messages and wording ideas
Diwali literally means “rows of lights,” which is why many celebrants plan a party to light up the night and promote the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. If you’re hosting a celebration this year, […]
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Baby 24 adorable baby shower invitation wording ideas for every type of baby shower
Words can’t express the joy of bringing a new life into the world. But when it comes to celebrating a new baby, the baby shower invitation wording matters. It tells guests about the tone, theme, and details of […]
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Wedding When to send save the dates: etiquette and tips
Getting married is an exciting and busy time. There’s so much planning to do, details to keep track of, and moving parts that help make it a day to remember. One of the first steps in the wedding […]
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Get-Togethers Soak up the sun with 10 summer party invitation (and wording) ideas
Sunny afternoons, baseball games, beach days, late sunsets—there’s so much to love about summer. That’s why it’s easy to find a reason to celebrate this warm, captivating season with a party to remember! From picnics to annual corporate […]
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Etiquette How to make 15 cocktails your guests will love
Shaken or stirred? Dirty or with a twist? Up or on the rocks? Whether you’re a total novice hosting your very first cocktail party at home or an experienced mixologist looking to brush up on your classic cocktail […]
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Etiquette 85 teacher appreciation messages and quotes
Teachers deserve to be acknowledged for the time and effort they put into educating their students. At its core, a thoughtful teacher appreciation message is a genuine compliment. Though it’s easy to give compliments to friends and family […]
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Baby When to send out baby shower invitations
A baby shower is a joyous occasion where friends and family gather to celebrate the mom or parents-to-be, offering gifts and support for their new arrival. Whether you’re organizing an extravagant party for a first-time parent or planning […]
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Etiquette 15 graduation announcement wording ideas and examples
Graduation is a significant milestone that should be celebrated—and shared! After years of hard work, raise a well-earned toast to an impressive achievement, no matter what stage of life the graduate is in. Whether you’re proudly announcing that […]
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Etiquette How to properly set a dinner table
The dinner table is the setting for so many of life’s significant moments. Family meals, intimate parties with closest friends, weddings—dinner plays a major role in them all, and a beautifully set table can make these moments even […]