The holidays are going to be here faster than you think. And life gets CRAZY. So why not get some of the easy logistical stuff out of the way now so you don’t have to do it later?

How to host your own Harry Potter party including food to serve, decorations, activities, and more.

The breakdown of the budget, logistics, and menu for a 6-course Italian wine pairing dinner with wine expert Vicki Miller from Vinocity Events.

10 steps to host your own Great British Baking Show party including the logistics of how to run the party and lessons learned.

A breakdown of exactly how much of each item to buy for your next taco party. Serve 12 people for less than $100.

An overview of a five-week series I hosted based on the Great British Baking Show featuring cake week, biscuit week, bread week, pie week, and baker’s choice.

Tips to make your guests more comfortable when they stay at your house including what conversations to have ahead of time.

This post tells you about my $25 grilled cheese and tomato soup dinner party.

The fourth of a six-part series about Party Planning basics continuing with what to include on party invitations.

A few months ago I wrote a blog post about how to host monthly dinners with your friends. Last Monday it was my turn to cook again. Usually I find it to be a complete pain in the butt to choose a menu for a dinner, but this time it came together flawlessly – all based on the fact that I had some thai iced tea laying around I’ve been meaning to use.

How to host your own badass babes dinner party and tips I learned from my own experiences, inspired by Ann Shoket.

A breakdown of how to come up with a bachelorette party idea perfect for your guest of honor.

101 PG13 Never Have I Ever Questions

A free PDF download of the cards for 30 Bridal Shower Question Card Game questions for the groom for your next Bridal Shower.

My best tips for planning your own small to medium-sized conference based on my experience planning The Blog Connect for PHLbloggers in 2017.

A breakdown of how to plan a creative retreat weekend with friends.

How to make an amazing salad and some pre-made options for the next time you’re at a make-your-own-salad restaurant or New York deli.

The third of a six-part series about Party Planning basics continuing with how to create a party guest list.

A review of my Whole30 experience talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly. Spoiler alert: I stopped on day 16 because white rice got the best of me.

An explanation of how to host a party to find the best wine under $20 and lessons learned.