Sure, it’s fun to see a movie together, try a new restaurant, or head out to bars on a double date with your friends. It’s cute to clink wine glasses and not have to worry about doing dishes. But staying in has its own benefits: You can both wear your sexiest underwear all night (and skip the clothes), you don’t... CONTINUE READING 12

Once Halloween's over, you're left with a hangover, a candy coma and, oh yeah, a gigantic gourd that you have no idea what to do with. There's only so many pumpkin seeds you can toast or pumpkin soups you can slurp before you go berserk! To help, we've come up with eight new ways to use up those Jack-O-Lanterns that... CONTINUE READING 14

Sure, the only thing more classic than a white dress for a wedding is a big ol’ white wedding cake, but with nuptials getting more creative and less traditional, who says that a wedding cake has to necessarily be a cake? To help you plan your reception menu, we’ve rounded up delicious wedding day treats from the ever-popular cupcake and... CONTINUE READING 22

Single for V-Day? This isn't one of those mushy-gushy posts about guys or finding love. In this post, the ladies from KC You There are celebratin' singledom with a good ol' dose of DIYness. Use any or all of these tips to throw a fab girls-only gathering, on a budget! DIY Invites Who doesn’t love a handwritten note...especially when it involves a... CONTINUE READING 12

Yesterday, we brought you the scoop on an Urban Fondue Party from Hospitality Expert Emillio Mesa! Today, we've got the yummy recipes to go with it. Enjoy the eye candy, then get cookin'. Cheese Fondue Ingredients: 1 Garlic cove, cut in half 1 Cup dry white wine 1/2 lb. shredded Gruyere cheese 1/2 lb. shredded Emmentaler cheese 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Pepper Directions: Shred/grate both cheeses (can mix together!). Rub the garlic inside... CONTINUE READING 7

If you’ve ever held a dinner party, you know how much work is involved. The preparations are time-consuming, taking care of guests can be stressful and cleaning up is a nightmare. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an exciting and simple alternative? Enter…the fondue party! Fondue is a Swiss and French dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot... CONTINUE READING 8

Are you ready for some football…food? NFL kickoff was last Thursday, and while some of us ladies were too busy at Fashion's Night Out to pay close attention, there’s no excuse now that the NFL and college football seasons are in full swing! What to make when you host your own football-viewing soiree or head to a tailgate before a... CONTINUE READING 33

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s (have you checked out our amazing deals and more?)! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. September 13 (this coming Tuesday!) is International Chocolate Day and since chocolate is a perennial birthday party treat, I thought... CONTINUE READING 28

I’ve got a confession—I like to eat and I like to drink. And by drink, I’m talking beer, wine and cocktails, not Kool Aid. As for eating? I had better be satisfied there too. Get the best of both worlds when you combine the two in the following recipes, each of which uses some sort of alcohol as an ingredient. -Cait... CONTINUE READING 18

Tax Day was yesterday, and what better thing to spend your refund on than sorta-expensive ingredients to make delicious dishes? Even if you got nada back, you have to eat; might as well celebrate the end of tax season with any (or all) of the following dishes! -Cait Rohan Truffles, a.k.a. “the fruiting body of an underground mushroom,” can... CONTINUE READING 12