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30th Birthday Party Themes (And Whether You Need One)
Sorted by how much work they are, plus my honest answer on whether you need one.
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The Best Books on Hosting Parties
Four books I actually recommend for hosting, then five more that show up on every other list.
Party Questions: The Green, Yellow, Red System
Sorted by how warmed up the room is, not by how clever they sound.
Punchbowl vs Evite vs Paperless Post
All three, compared on the things that decide whether your guests actually RSVP.
30th Birthday Games: The Best Party Game Ideas
Icebreakers, small-group games, and classics, plus exactly when to run each one so the room stops staying in its own clu…
The Best Books on Making Friends as an Adult
Two books I actually recommend on adult friendship, then five more that come up everywhere.
How to Collect RSVPs (And Get People to Show Up)
I once invited someone to a party with only one confirmed guest: me. That's the day I learned RSVPs aren't a formality.…
How to Host a Networking Event People Actually Want
I once paid $8,000 for a networking event where nobody knew who was in the room. That's when I stopped attending bad mix…
What to Bring to a Party as a Guest (And What Hosts Actually Want)
I texted my friend Lindsay ten minutes before her party to ask if she needed ice. She told me to come an hour later inst…
Printed Questions on the Wall: Joe G's Meetup in Los Angeles
Joe read The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, ran it for a member group in Los Angeles, and made one upgrade worth stealing: print…
Best Paperless Post Alternatives (2026)
Paperless Post's coin pricing trips a lot of hosts up. Here's an honest comparison of the best alternatives, including M…
55 Hosting Tips: How to Host People at Home
Hosting doesn't have to be complicated, but it does help to know what actually works. Here are 55 tips for inviting peop…
