Entertaining & Hosting

Whether you’re hosting a huge bash or a casual dinner party, you want to get it right—and you will, thanks to our entertaining and hosting ideas. But be warned, friends and family may never want to leave.

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8 Best Dinosaur Birthday Party Ideas—How to Throw an Amazing Dinosaur-Themed Birthday P...

We've rounded up these T-rexcellent dinosaur birthday party ideas for any size get-together.


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17 Classic Rum Drinks You Need to Add to Your Repertoire

Rum is for more than cruise ships and beach houses! Dust off your shakers and gather your limes, because these...


11 Best Thanksgiving Traditions from Ree Drummond

I rounded up some of the Pioneer Woman's best ideas for Thanksgiving. You can "borrow" a tradition to help make...


12 Cheese Board Pairings to Elevate Your Charcuterie Spread

Putting together a cheese board? Learn all about the types of cheese to choose, along with serving and pairing tips...


How to Give a Great Thanksgiving Toast

Before you start scooping the mashed potatoes, learn how to give a Thanksgiving toast that celebrates the season.


13 Easy Food and Wine Pairing Ideas Everyone Should Know

Looking for tips and tricks for food and wine pairing? Here's what you need to know! Jump right in and...


Our Favorite Charcuterie Board Books

Whether you want to create tapas-inspired small plates or extravagant tabletop spreads, we compiled the best charcuterie board books in...


15 Types of Cocktail Glasses that Serious Mixologists Recommend

Mixing up a drink? Serving it in the proper glass not only looks pretty, but it tastes better too! Experts...

A Helpful Guide to Popular Cheese Knives & How To Correctly Use Them

We compiled this guide to cheese knives to explain each knife’s specific capabilities so that you can choose the proper...


Your Holiday Cleaning Schedule & Checklist

Getting ready for the holidays? We put together the ultimate cleaning list.


Here’s How to Wrap Christmas Presents Like Santa’s Helper

'Tis the season for gift giving. Learn how to wrap presents like a pro just in time for the holidays!


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How to Throw an Easy Halloween Party

Grab your besties and broomsticks, this easy bash comes together with a swish and flick of a wand. Get our...


How to Make a Super Cozy Baked Potato Dinner Board

Creative, shareable and totally delicious? Sounds like we'll be making baked potato boards on the regular!


20 Fall Centerpieces for the Table That You Can DIY

Get inspired by beautiful fall centerpieces in every style! Each one is easy to recreate, and will bring cozy autumn...


You Can Use a Twin Fitted Sheet as a Tablecloth and It’s a Genius Party Hack

Save yourself a trip to the store by using this handy trick to make a twin fitted sheet tablecloth!


How to Plan a Touchdown-Worthy Football Birthday Party

You're sure to score extra points with football-shaped party foods and football party favors. Here are the football birthday party...


How to Host a Soup Exchange

Curious about a soup exchange? We'll walk you through every step of the hosting process.

25+ Birthday Party Games for Kids of All Ages

A celebration isn't complete without one of these exciting birthday party games for kids. They're mighty fun for little players.


The Notch in Cake Forks Serves a Purpose—Here’s What It’s For

There's a right way to use those forks with the chipped tine—it's not just for decoration.


How to Host a Bonfire Party

A backyard bonfire party, complete with snacks, fireworks and friends, is roaring good fun on a summer night.


How to Throw a Surprise Birthday Party

Want to keep things hush-hush? This is how to throw a surprise birthday party—and keep the secret under wraps.


13 Items You Need for a Beachy Christmas

Throwing a Christmas in July party? Or maybe you're celebrating December 25th poolside? Either way, make sure you snag these...


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How to Make a Pitcher of Margaritas

When the warm weather rolls around, treat yourself and a few friends to a tasty pitcher of margaritas.

How to Host an Epic Christmas in July Party

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say! Learn how to celebrate this summer with a Christmas in July party
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How to Make a Pinata at Home

You don't have to be elbow-deep in papier-mache goo to DIY a pinata. We'll show you to make a pinata...


How to Throw a Tropical Tiki Party

Take your guests on a tropical vacation right in your own backyard! Here are some tips on throwing an unforgettable...


How to Plan a Superhero Birthday Party

Crash! Boom! Pow! The call to save the day has been received—and it's time to celebrate with a superhero birthday...


18 Things Polite People Don’t Do on Thanksgiving

Etiquette experts agree that Thanksgiving is most enjoyable if people are polite. Here's what polite hosts and guests shouldn’t do...


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Today’s Home Bakers Share Secrets for the Best Cookie Platters Ever

I asked our Bakeable members, Community Cooks and editors to share tips for gift-worthy cookie trays. Here's what I learned!