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March 2023

How to Host a Good Swap Party: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

Swap parties are great events to get your friends together and exchange items they no longer need or want with others. T…

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February 2023

Where to Have a Party: 12 Places Ranked From Best to Worst

I rank the 12 best places to have a party, from your own home to a rented rooftop, and tell you honestly which ones work…

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January 2023

7 Community Event Ideas

The sense of belonging to a community is a very basic human desire that increases happiness. And the best possible way t…

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January 2023

42 Cocktail Party Ideas

Cocktail gatherings offer an excellent opportunity to foster meaningful connections. They're not only straightforward to…

Invitations
January 2023

How To Create a Cocktail Party Invitation: Examples & Templates

An invitation is the first impression that your great guest will have of your event. This means that having a great cock…

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January 2023

The Best Adult Summer Camps in the US

Adult summer camps are WAY more fun than being a kid and going to summer camp. You get to do all sorts of fun activities…

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January 2023

How to MC a Baby Shower: Script, Games, and Guest Bios

A baby shower is a fantastic way to celebrate with soon-to-be parents. It is the perfect event to bring parents and kids…

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January 2023

How to Use Icebreakers at a Networking Event, Bar, or Party

I love using icebreakers at my parties to create new connections. But what about when you’re not hosting the party? Can…

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December 2022

Launch Party Ideas: 4 Tips for Success

After hosting hundreds of networking events and cocktail parties, I can honestly say that these launch party ideas will…

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December 2022

First-Time Party Hosts: Read This

Your party is tonight! Or it is coming up soon. How are you feeling? Are you excited? Nervous? Looking forward to meetin…

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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…

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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…