Parties

Are You a Flake?

Andrea Bonior | Posted 05.31.2012

Read More: Invite, Flaky, Friends, Relationships, Invitations, Flaky Friendship, Flake, Facebook, Parties, Texting, Friendship, Bff, Friendships, Conflict, Evite, Party, Social Lives, Anxiety, Women News

The more you cancel events, especially at the last minute, the more frayed your relationships will become.

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Attacking Business = Hating America

HuffingtonPost.com | D.M. Levine | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Investment Banks, JPMorgan Chase, Banks, Hiring, Jamie Dimon, Economic Recovery, Business, Parties, Business News

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon took the opportunity at Monday evening's Fortune 500 dinner to hail American business and trash its critics. Speaki...

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How to Make Punchier Punch

Adam McDowell | Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: Drinks, Cocktails, Arrack, Alcohol, Booze, Punch, Parties, Entertaining, Party Ideas, Party-Drinks, Food News

Punch used to be, and ideally still is, something both more spartan and more delicious -- and, dare I say, manlier. It should be based around spirits, water, sugar, spice and citrus. Except the citrus is in juice form, not sliced up as peels and left to turn soggy and gross.

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How to Embarrass Yourself at Prom, Again

Chris Miller | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Making of 21 Jump Street, High School, Prom, 21 Jump Street Movie, 21 Jump Street, Parties, Researching a Movie, Los Angeles News

We had resolved to go to the prom. It was exclusively research for our new movie, 21 Jump Street, which is based on a TV program that no one now in high school knows existed, along with Mr. T cereal and Michael Dukakis.

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How To Celebrate Spring Break In Your Kitchen

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: Drinks, Spring Break, Avocado, Tropical Food, Fun, Mango, Salsa, Bikinis, Parties, Chiles, Recipes, KitchenDaily News

After a winter of hard work, gray days and long, dark nights, we definitely deserve a trip to the tropics. Yet real life does not come with a built-in spring break.

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The High School Party Scene: Then & Now

Caren Osten Gerszberg | Posted 03.24.2012

Read More: High School, Underage Drinking, Parties, Drinking, Teen Drinking, Parents-Teens, Parents News

I couldn't help but feel badly for these kids. They are growing up in an environment that has made alcohol so forbidden, so undeniably dangerous in nearly every way, that they feel the need to sneak it at every turn.

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How to throw the Ultimate 'Bachelor' Viewing Party

Rachel Weight | Posted 03.24.2012

Read More: Reality Television, Television, Women, The Bachelor, Ben Flajnik, The Bachelorette, Parties, Reality Show, Dating, Women News

Love "The Bachelor?" You might as well host a weekly support group -- I mean viewing party. Take it up a few notches and try some of these "Bachelor" party ideas on for size.

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I Didn't See the Movie...

Liliana Greenfield-Sanders | Posted 01.21.2012

Read More: Martin Starr, Bing Bar, Elizabeth Olsen, Sundance, Edward James Olmos, Parties, Simon Killer, Culture News

So I didn't see the movie, does that mean that I get to go to the after party? At Sundance the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, what would they do...

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Looking For New Year’s Plans Post-Split? Do This

David Wygant | Posted 02.29.2012

Read More: New Year's Resolutions, Singles, Single Mothers, Relationships, Divorce, Parties, How to Meet Men, Divorce News

So you're recently divorced, and it's New Year's Eve. Your schedule is clear for the night, you're single, your ex has the kids, you have no kids -- whatever the case may be, it's New Year's and you're free to do whatever you want. Are you nervous yet?

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The Best Sweet Toasts: Drinks & Desserts For New Year's Eve

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 02.26.2012

Read More: Drinks, New Years Eve, Cookies, Home Cooking, Cocktails, Quarter Life Cooking, Pecan Squares, Hosting, Sweets, Slidepollajax, Food, Brownies, Dinner Parties, Parties, Entertaining, Finger Food, Recipes, KitchenDaily News

For new year's, we like to host. We drink, we dance and sometimes we go out into the city night. But the party at home with friends is usually the best part.

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Don't Have New Year's Eve Plans Yet? Here Are Some Ideas (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Rachel Tepper | Posted 12.26.2011

Read More: DC News, Holidays, New Year's Eve, Video, Concerts, Dc Around Town, New Years Eve DC, Parties, New Year's, DC News

WASHINGTON -- Still without a plan for New Year's Eve? Don't watch the clock turn midnight alone at home. Whether you want to dance to '80s music or s...

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The Best Make-Ahead Finger Food

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 02.20.2012

Read More: Quick Recipes, Chips, Quarter Life Cooking, Deviled Eggs, Make Ahead, Cheese, Holiday Entertaining, Parties, Home Cooking, Slidepollajax, Easy, Spring Rolls, Dips, Finger Food, Quick, Crackers, Recipes, KitchenDaily News

These awesome appetizers require almost no moment-of work or attention. Some need to be pulled out of the oven or gently reheated, but other than that, they're purely make-ahead.

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Tasty Nibbles For Last-minute Holiday Entertaining

Anna Watson Carl | Posted 02.15.2012

Read More: Desserts, Holidays, Holiday Entertaining, Holiday Season, Last-Minute Parties, Parties, Recipes, Appetizers, Food News

I've got a slew of delicious (and easy!) holiday nibbles to carry you through all your last-minute parties, unexpected guests, and pre-dinner cocktail hours from now until January 1.

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How to Indulge Yourself This Holiday Season

Kristin Anderson | Posted 02.06.2012

Read More: Holidays, Massage, Exercise, Christmas, Weight Loss, New Year, Parties, Relaxation, Family, 2012, Stress, Happiness, Sleep, Indulge, Holiday Indulgence, Healthy Living News

The holiday season is a time for indulgence, and that's a good thing. The trick is figuring out what exactly to indulge in. This will ensure your indulgences are worthwhile and will help you balance out the rest of the year.

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Small Kitchen College | Posted 01.29.2012

Read More: Holiday, Cheap, Recycle, Budget, Diy, Green Living, Gifts, Parties, College News

Photo Credit: Small Kitchen College With the holidays right around the corner, there are plenty of excuses to throw cozy dinner parties at your home...

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A Preview Of FotoWeek DC (PHOTOS)

Posted 01.02.2012

Read More: Photography, Dc, Video, Art, DC Events, Dc Around Town, Parties, D.C., FotoWeek DC, DC News

FotoWeek DC 2011 is just about here. The launch party is Friday night -- it starts at 5 p.m. at FotoWeek Central (1800 L St. NW), then moves to the...

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A-Rated School By Day, X-Rated Party Venue By Night?

Posted 11.02.2011

Read More: Public Schools, Video, Schools After Hours, Charter Schools, Parties at School, Miami Schools, After Hours, Schools, Miami, Parties, Miami Charter Schools, Education News

The highly rated Balere Language Academy in Miami is the daytime home of students from kindergarten through 8th grade, but the school is now respondin...

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Top 11 Must-Have Items For a First Kitchen

Small Kitchen College | Posted 10.31.2011

Read More: Cutting Board, Produce, Kitchen Appliances, Markets, Apartment, Kitchen, Caffeine, Pot, Coffee, Tupperware, Skillet, Ramen, Cupcakes, Hot Pot, Dining Hall, Stove, Baking, Brownie, Knives, Hot Chocolate, Can Opener, Soup, Tea, Casserole, Leftovers, Crostini, Coffee Spoons, Pasta, Mousse, Strawberries, Budget, Ice Cream, Colander, Essentials, Dorm, Parties, Oatmeal, Fruit, Bread, Microwave, Corn Pudding, Chili, Measuring Cups, Electric Kettle, Twin Sheets, Spoons, Muffins, Peach Cobbler, Grilled Cheese, Cleaning, Serving Platter, Beans, Meat, Tomatoes, College News

Whether you are living in an apartment or sharing a kitchen with a hundred of your peers on your dormitory floor, here are the top eleven must have items for a first kitchen.

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Governing Together: The Debt Limit Is an Ideal Opportunity

Robert Hoopes | Posted 09.28.2011

Read More: Parties, Legislation, Debt Ceiling, Palin, Romney, Debt, Obama, Congress, Tax, Republicans, Boehner, Democrats, Biden, Politics News

Bipartisanship is no longer just a word that members of Congress can throw around and then ignore. It is the only option. And that's a good thing.

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Makers of Cute Cat Videos Form Independent Political Party

Spencer Green | Posted 09.27.2011

Read More: Third Party, Cats, Cat Videos, 2012 Election, Funny Cat Videos, Cat Video Jokes, Parties, Cat Video Politics, Cute Cat Vidoes, Comedy News

In a major challenge to Republicans and Democrats, a new political party has been established by United States citizens who routinely film delightful videos of their cats and post them online.

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Plan for a Plan B

Laurie Arons | Posted 09.12.2011

Read More: Wedding Planning, Brides, Parties, San Francisco, Summer, Northern California, Weddings, San Francisco News

In years past, one could pretty much count on rain-free summers, but in our great state the weather has become so unpredictable lately that many unsuspecting have been caught off guard.

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PHOTOS: High Line Summer Party, The Gallerinas

Posted 08.31.2011

Read More: New York Parties, One World Trade Center, NY Around Town, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, High Line, The High Line, Parties, Celebrities, New York News

Yesterday was an eclectic one, as New Yorkers began to ease into the languor needed to enjoy 4th of July weekend. The High Line played host to a Su...

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Bad Teachers And Shakespeareans Party

Posted 08.21.2011

Read More: Ny Parties, NY Events, Gossip, Bad Teacher, NY Around Town, Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz, Out and About, Parties, Slidepollajax, Jason Siegel, New York News

Summer galas are springing up around town before the city becomes a sticky-hot furnace. Last night saw a bunch of great events, from the opening film ...

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How To Pack a Perfect Picnic

Big Girls, Small Kitchen | Posted 08.14.2011

Read More: Sandwiches, Home Cooking, Central Park, Friends, New York, Summer Concerts, Outdoor Eating, Picnic, Parties, Prospect Park, Tupperware, Food News

In our book, the potluck section comes along bright and early. That's because we're obsessed with potlucks--they're practical, cheap, and fun. And pic...

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Nobody Likes a Narc

Linda Flanagan | Posted 08.10.2011

Read More: High School Graduation, Binge Drinking, Parties, Parenting, Department of Health and Human Services, Graduation Party Drinking, Teen Drinking, Education News

Adopting a don't-ask-don't-tell policy about underage drinking perpetuates the fiction that teenage drinking is a purely private matter.

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