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31 New Year’s Eve party recipes designed for guests who wander in and out

Make New Year’s Eve stress-free with fun, easy party recipes built for guests who drop in anytime. These bites keep the mood ...
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Sometimes 'Not Helping' Is The Best Option: Here's How To Be A Good Guest

When attending holiday parties hosted by friends and loved ones, many of us really want to be “good” guests. It can seem obvious that, in order to really excel at the whole guest thing, we should be ...
al.com

Miss Manners: I don’t want my party guests to overstay their welcome

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When is it acceptable to specify the ending time of an event? Generally, if I am inviting guests for dinner, I ask them to please arrive at a certain time, with no ending time given ...

What to clean, chuck and hide before guests arrive – cleaning experts' pre-party to-do lists

Fear not. We've spoken to the pros – the organisers, declutterers and cleaning experts who turn chaos into calm for a living ...
Vogue

Engagement Party Etiquette Both Couples and Guests Should Know

Understanding engagement party etiquette is a must if you are hosting, attending, or being honored at this pre-wedding celebration. When a couple gets engaged, it’s only natural for them to want to ...
Oregonian

Miss Manners: 90-year-old’s surprise party is more of a shock for host who must deal with uninvited guests

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m throwing a surprise 90th birthday party for my father -- a truly wonderful and well-loved man. I want this celebration to feel intimate and meaningful, centered around his ...