Host a Game of Thrones banquet with our recipes and entertaining tips.
Being on all three sides of a guest list -- inviter, invited and uninvited -- can help children not only become more resilient, but also more conscientious and empathetic. It's up to parents to use parties as opportunities for chats about friendship, kindness, and etiquette.
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is getting to throw an unforgettable party. Unfortunately, with so many year-end expenses and a sluggish economy, my budget this year is pretty limited. Here's what I've learned about how to throw a party on a budget.
Champagne always works. This sparkling wine is great for people you know well and people you've never met before. It's a universal gesture of celebration.
Having hosted a fete or two here, you quickly learn that it's all about the approach and execution. If you're playing host this holiday season, fear not. You can look like a pro in the process.
Blame it on the Food Network or Colin Cowie's articles in O Magazine, but we feel compelled to be the perfect hostess. Not only have women bought into impossible expectations, we perpetuate them.
A well-planned party means that you actually get to enjoy your company.
One of my favorite projects for Halloween is crafting a table full of miniature paper baskets.
I'm not sure that I have the strength to kick this napkin habit.
t was here, at my first book launch party, that I determined that the only thing worse than writing a memoir titled "How to Love an American Man" and then staying single for life would actually be to have a wedding.
We all know you totally baited your coworker into bringing up that wedding she's going to next week just so you could talk about it. What you're experiencing is wedding withdrawal, and there is a cure.
Food is an important thing to factor in for sex parties. People horrify me with tales of hummus, gazpacho, garlic bread, and the dreaded cold cut/cheese trays.
Enjoy this big milestone in your child's life. Time goes by fast -- before you know it, they'll be planning their own birthday parties!
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer season, it's also grilling season, bikini season and my all-time favorite -- no-cook summer recipes! These way-beyond-easy tips will help you spend more time having fun and less time cooking.
I love Cinco De Mayo! I mean, duh -- tacos, margaritas, colorful décor. What's not to love?
Entertaining shouldn't be a burden, emotionally or financially during the holidays. With these tips you can throw a classy bash on a holiday budget without the stress.