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It’s time to kick off summer with festive Memorial Day Weekend! How will you be celebrating—a backyard barbecue? A day down at the shore? Whether you’re heading to the Hamptons, the Jersey Shore or your local beach this weekend, you'll be able to bring along these easy DIY entertaining tips for a fun and fabulous Memorial Day bash! Bandana Tablescape It truly... CONTINUE READING 14

I have a confession—I hate tequila. Seriously, loathe the stuff. One mere sniff of tequila and I wake up the next morning on my bathroom floor wondering where the last ten hours went. My lack of affection for Cuervo & co. makes Cinco de Mayo boozing a bit problematic, as the holiday’s practically soaked in the agave-based spirit. So for... CONTINUE READING 6

With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, who isn’t looking forward to another reason for festivities and yummy cocktails? To get yourself ready for that fab fiesta you'll be throwing for sus amigas, we've put together five of our favorite party ideas for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations, from margs to guac and everything in between. This fiesta will have... CONTINUE READING 5

With the beautiful spring weather upon us, you just gotta take advantage of those not too hot, not too cold, just right sunny spring days. That means eating breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, anything outside! After being cooped up all winter, it’s finally time to load up the picnic basket, get a little crafty in the kitchen, grab your gals and... CONTINUE READING 12

What better way to celebrate spring than with a pretty little garden party with the girls? In honor of National Gardening Week, I'm bringing the garden indoors for a festively floral spring soiree, complete with everything from blossom-themed bites to pops of petals throughout your party decor. Forget about secret gardens—this is one that you're definitely going to want to... CONTINUE READING 8

Craving a girls’ night in? Why not kick back with your best girlfriends and reminisce about the good ol’ days spent swapping Beanie Babies in the schoolyard and drooling over Nick Carter? Break out those neon scrunchies, boy band posters and grungy flannel shirts (come on, we know they’re somewhere in the back of your closet!) because it’s back to... CONTINUE READING 10

Easter’s hoppin’ up, just around the corner, and if you’ve been procrastinating getting your party plans together, have no fear—I’ve got all of your do-it-yourself Easter decorating, drinks and delicious snacks set. Sure, Easter may lack the prettily wrapped presents of Christmas or the costumed fun of Halloween, but these great Easter party ideas will definitely make for one hop-ping... CONTINUE READING 7

You already know why you should watch and what to wear, so now let’s get you started on throwing one mad-fun March Madness viewing party! Tonight kicks off the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament and for the next two weeks, all anyone’s going to be gabbing about is baskets, bank shots and brackets, so why not join in the... CONTINUE READING 7

Sleepovers are some of our best childhood memories, from "pinky swear" secrets to crazy pillow fights to—gulp!—Truth or Dare. Sure, our kiddie days are over, but that doesn’t mean we should let the youngins have all the sleepover fun. A grown-up Girls Night In party is just what you need to catch up with friends, have heart-to-heart convos and exchange guy... CONTINUE READING 12

While imbibing beer in copious amounts is a natural part of St. Paddy’s Day, why not take an imaginative twist on the regular bottles and drafts today? Lucky for you, there are plenty of beer-based cocktails for you to consider from Celebrations.com! Since the early bird catches the worm, start your buzz off bright and early. A Bloody Irishman makes the perfect... CONTINUE READING 6