Inviting friends over to watch the big game on Sunday? Here are a few tips to keep your party high scoring and fumble-free:
Utilize different watching zones. Some people are there for the game, some are there for the commercials, and some are there for the food. Keep everybody happy by spreading things out in different [...]

Chinese New Year 2012 begins January 23 with the Year of The Dragon. It’s a time to celebrate with family and friends, eat good food, and enjoy fun customs and traditions. You don’t have to be Chinese to join in the fun, so gather your friends and family and put together a great party with [...]

My favorite party favors are ones you can eat. (That’s no surprise, I’m sure.) I’ve gathered a handful of fabulous ideas to share with you for your party guests. They’re simple and sweet, and you can put them together in advance. Take a look:
1. Make your own fortune cookies. It’s easier than you think to [...]

Let’s be honest, not everyone is cut out to party until the wee hours on New Year’s Eve. So, why not adopt another time zone for the evening? This party idea lets you have your pot-banging hurrah and still be in bed at a decent hour, an especially great idea if you’re celebrating with little [...]

Gather your family and friends, young and old alike. Here’s a list of 10 favorite games to play together over the holidays. These are tried-and-true crowd pleasers, ready to take your next gathering to the next level!
1. The Name Game. Give each player several strips of paper and a pen. Each player writes one name [...]

Dear Mrs. Fields,
My small family recently made a cross-country move for a new job and we are spending our first Christmas far from family, friends, and the holiday traditions we’ve always known. Before we moved, Christmas Eve was always spent feasting and partying with parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. While we’re excited for our [...]

What’s the best way to turn one holiday cookie recipe into a variety of scrumptious goodies? Host a Cookie Exchange Party! These old-fashioned parties are back in style and so much fun! It’s a great way to discover new recipes and share your favorites with your friends. Here are my five best tips to make [...]

For some, Black Friday shopping is a tradition as strong as pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. It’s the official shopping kickoff of the Christmas season and often a date to find incredible prices on a number of gift-worthy items. If you’re thinking of taking part this Friday, here are 10 tips to keep your Black Friday [...]

This idea is equal parts simple craft project, entertainment for kids, Thanksgiving centerpiece, and feel-good activity. With a few simple items, you can create this Thanksgiving Thankful Tree and fill it with all the things you and your guests are grateful for this year. It’s a perfect gathering activity as your guests arrive, and simple [...]

If you’ve ever hosted Thanksgiving, you know that it involves a lot of work—often days of work—to prepare the feast and the accommodations too. That’s why a thoughtful hostess gift is so important to remember when you are a guest. It’s a generous way of saying, “Thank you for sacrificing your time and home to [...]