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For all you Southern belles (or wannabes!) who can't make it to the track for the Kentucky Derby this weekend, we urge you to host a soiree of your own. Pie is a great way to celebrate anything...always, but it's especially significant for Derby watching. Derby Pie, a delicious concoction of chocolate and walnuts, was created over 60 years ago by... CONTINUE READING 8

Happy Cinco de Mayo! No plans for tomorrow night? Fire off an email right now and invite your friends to an impromptu Cinco de Mayo bash. Yep, you can get this fiesta fired up in a snap! Here's five (get it?) easy how-tos. Looking for a more detailed bash? We'll have Cinco de Mayo margarita menus and margaritas for ya soon.... CONTINUE READING 10

The 5th of May, a.k.a. Cinco de Mayo...or pretty much the day of muchos margaritas, is this Thursday! If you don't have plans yet or are looking to steer clear of the typical absurd bar scene, throw your own Mexican-inspired fiesta in celebration with fun suggestions from Celebrations.com. What makes this Cinco soiree different from others? We're loving traditional Mexican elements... CONTINUE READING 13

For the young and the young at heart alike, Easter egg decorating is a great spring pastime. Shame on you though if you think that the hobby is dated or tired, because Celebrations.com has 20 ideas for decorating in a whole new way. From mirrors to glitter to egg pets, the possibilities are virtually endless when it comes to how... CONTINUE READING 7

Easter will be here shortly, so whether in addition to a traditional dinner or instead of, why not host a brunch this year? The breakfast-lunch hybrid has become arguably the trendiest meal of the day, and with so many options for what to serve, how to decorate and even how to invite your guests, brunch seems like a no-brainer! Fear... CONTINUE READING 9

It's Thursday, and while that's not exactly as great as being Friday, it's close enough...and it's also National Beer Day, so of course I'll be celebrating accordingly with a nice, cold brew. But I know with so many beers out there it can be hard to pick a fave. I usually change beers according to seasons, and while this may be... CONTINUE READING 11

St. Patrick's Day is this Thursday, and we wanted to share some easy ideas to make this St. Patrick's Day your best yet. Read: no gimmicky green bagels to start the day! From creative food and drink recipes to pretty floral arrangement ideas, Celebrations.com has everything for informal and formal soirees alike. Have your friends over for a post-work drink... CONTINUE READING 12

Not looking to celebrate Mardi Gras with drinks and a wild bar scene? Take it easy, er, Big Easy, with a Bourbon Street Jazz Brunch instead. We're a fan of Celebrations.com’s suggestions for delish recipes like Whoa Nellie cocktails, Eggs Sardou, Cajun Shrimp, Creamed Spinach, plus décor ideas that include a more PG way to use those famous beads. "Celebrate... CONTINUE READING 10

The Oscars are this Sunday, and since you probably already have plans to watch, why not throw an easy and impromptu party? Our pick is using the golden era of Hollywood as inspiration to create a soirée with shrimp cocktail and champagne served, star-shaped picture frame favors with each guest’s photo inside, an actual red carpet, black-and-white photo décor, and... CONTINUE READING 13

It was recently the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first appearance at the Cavern Club (Feb. 9), and lest you can make a trip across the pond to where it all began or to NYC for the limited-edition run of the music-filled Broadway show Rain, there are still ways to celebrate the Fab Four right at home! "Over-the-Hill 50th birthday parties are so... CONTINUE READING 7