Some people are just naturally good at starting (and holding up their end of) conversations in social settings. From partying with people they’ve just met, to mingling with colleagues at an office event, they’re chatting up a storm […]

Intrigue, suspicion, and murder most foul—as long as it’s all fictional, these elements can come together to create a fun-filled party your guests will never forget. Anyone who has ever attended a murder mystery party can attest to […]

On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, but this life-changing news came late to those living in Texas. On June 19, 1865, Union Army Major General Gordon Granger delivered the news of liberation to enslaved […]

Question: when was the last time you got your whole family together in one place? Even if you’re lucky enough to have some members of your slightly-more extended family living nearby, it’s likely been a while (or maybe […]

  The holidays are truly a special part of the year—save the best for last, right? It’s a time for goofy holiday sweaters, fun with loved ones, and savoring the flavors of the season. Whether your holidays are […]

Whether it’s your fourth rental in two years or the first home you can truly call your own, finding a new pad is reason enough to party. Enter the housewarming party—a chance to celebrate new beginnings and new […]

Do you feel that warm summer breeze? The sun is setting, palm fronds are gently blowing this way and that, the sound of family and friends’ laughter echoes through the air, mingling with the soft, comforting strumming of […]