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Key Concepts
December 2022

The Party Cheer

Have you ever been to a party with low energy? It’s no fun. You stand there and contemplate whether you should leave the…

Tutorials
December 2022

Name Tag Games: Examples & How to Play

You can use name tag games to organize different groupings of your guests at a party. I like doing this especially for l…

Tutorials
December 2022

How to Host a Digital Nomad Happy Hour

Are you a traveler or digital nomad who wants to make new friends? Maybe you just arrived in a new city and your goal is…

Invitations
November 2022

Partiful App Review: Tips, Tricks & Settings You MUST Know

The text arrived at 10 p.m.: "Rooftop gathering this Saturday. Bring friends!" Clicking the Partiful link, I was immedia…

Tutorials
November 2022

How to Host 15 People for $100

Hosting people for a party at your home or apartment doesn’t have to be expensive. In this article, I will show you exac…

Tutorials
October 2022

How To Host A Dinner Party

Dinner parties take a lot of planning. You have to set a menu, invite your friends, serve the food, and then manage the…

Case Studies
October 2022

European Version of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party

Does the book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party only work for Americans? Would Europeans be willing to wear name tags, do icebr…

Tutorials
September 2022

12 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas

Are you planning for a Halloween party? Do you need easy costume ideas? Want to roast some Instagram Influencers? Have I…

Book Stuff
September 2022

Kirkus Star Award

I am happy to announce: My party hosting handbook was given a Kirkus Star award ???? What is a Kirkus Star? Being select…

Case Studies
September 2022

How to Throw the Ultimate Picnic Party: A Step-by-Step Guide

This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions for planning and organizing the perfect outdoor picnic party…

Case Studies
September 2022

Kunal's Cocktail Party in California

Kunal and his wife Jinal decided to host a party using my book’s formula. It was their first time gathering a large grou…

Key Concepts
September 2022

How to Take a Group Photo at a Party

Taking a group photo during your party is one of the most high-reward activities that you’ll do. It doesn’t have to be h…