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Planning a party in an apartment common area

Planning a party in an apartment common area

When you’re planning to host a bash that’s too big for your own apartment, there’s an alternative venue right in your building: the shared lounge or clubhouse. There are lots of perks to keeping your party “in-house,” so to speak, especially if you prize convenience. However, before you welcome your… Read more

Picking party decorations you can keep around and use again

Picking party decorations you can keep around and use again

Anyone who’s ever thrown a party knows that one of the most difficult aspects of playing host is cleaning up afterward. If you’re like most party hosts, you probably drop a lot of cash on disposable decorations, dishes, and utensils only to toss them in the trash. True, this is… Read more

Fun Spring Party Cocktails

Fun spring party cocktails

Now that winter has begun to melt into a distant memory, it’s time to gear up for spring. From your wardrobe to your apartment decor, just about everything in your life requires a seasonal update. That includes your list of go-to cocktail recipes. If you’re hosting a happy hour at… Read more

8 kitchen bucket list spring desserts you can try to make

8 kitchen bucket list spring desserts you can try to make

Are you planning a party to celebrate the arrival of spring? Then you’ll need a sweet and seasonal dessert to impress your friends. Add one of these spring-inspired recipes to your to-bake list for an upcoming soiree.   Lemon Yogurt Cake [Food Network] Light, velvety, and infused with the tart… Read more

spring cocktails to try

6 spring cocktails you should try

The arrival of spring brings with it blossoming flowers, sprouting herbs, and fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s a time to celebrate this natural bounty and the return of warmer temperatures. And what better way is there to do this than whipping up a batch of cocktails and sipping them with… Read more