I sent out invitations to a small group of friends for a special celebration later in the month. I did this by email. A few days later I got a response from someone who was not on the guest list. They ...

A bride invited her friends to a 'bachelorette party' the night before her wedding — then, she made everyone spend six hours ...

Let’s face it: attending a birthday party with your child when you don’t know the parents can be awkward AF. The dreaded small talk is unavoidable and as soon as you see their Instaworthy decorations ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Can you say “no gifts allowed” at a party? If an invite says no gifts, do you bring one anyway? Of course you can, it’s your party. You can make whatever rules you want. People have ...

As a mom of two young children, I felt a tugging at my heart, when I saw a viral TikTok video sparking the debate. It generated hundreds of comments and personal stories from parents who have treaded ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My partner and I like to entertain, and we have the means to do so regularly. We often invite neighbors over, but we omit one specific neighbor (whom we see regularly) because he is ...

DEAR ERIC: When we moved to our new home, we realized we had a great view of our town’s Fourth of July fireworks. Last year we invited a diverse group for a barbecue and fireworks viewing. One of the ...

Planning a Disney-themed birthday party at home can be a magical experience with the right elements. From invitations to party favors, each detail can transport guests into the enchanting world of ...

Imagine being (almost) 25 and single. What would your ideal birthday party look like? Would it involve babysitting your half brothers who are still in elementary school? Probably not. The man in today ...