Congratulations! You just got a new home. This calls for a major celebration — get ready to throw the most epic housewarming party your friends and neighbors have ever seen!

Whether you want to host a housewarming party that helps you get settled, one that helps you meet the neighbors, or one that welcomes your close friends and coworkers to your new place, this guide will help you nail down every detail (even if you aren’t done nailing pictures into the walls).

Use these 25 housewarming party ideas — from themes and invites to activities and menu items — to celebrate your new place. Here’s everything you need to get your party started.
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This fall, you’ve got something brewing that’s even more exciting than a pumpkin spice latte. You’re welcoming a new baby to the family, and you’re excited to share the news with a big announcement. But first, you need a fall pregnancy announcement idea that’s as adorable as your future baby.

Well, get ready for some autumnal inspiration. We’re sharing 10 themes for your pregnancy reveal, and we’re certain you’ll fall in love with at least one of them. We’ll explain how to bring each theme to life with a family photoshoot or a flat lay, and we’ll share three photo announcement cards that will help you share your news.
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There’s a new arrival on the way, and you’re in charge of planning a beautiful baby shower! One of the first things you’ll want to do is choose a theme — and what could be sweeter than an elephant baby shower? These gentle giants symbolize strength, good fortune, and love. Plus, they’re the perfect motif whether you’re hosting a boy baby shower, girl baby shower, or gender neutral baby shower. 

Here’s everything you need to plan an incredible elephant-themed baby shower party, including ideas for decor, food, games, and party invites.
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You’re about to welcome a little baby in a big way! There will be guests, invites, party decorations, food, and fun. And you will be planning it all. (Gulp!)

Not to worry, though. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide that will make the party planning process stress-free. 

Follow these 10 steps to make sure your baby shower goes off without a single hiccup. (Except maybe for those cute, little, in-utero baby hiccups.) This is how to plan a baby shower.
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Saying goodbye is such sweet sorrow, but throwing a giant party makes it a little bit easier. To give your friend an unforgettable send-off, we’ve rounded up 21 farewell party ideas from party themes and invitations to activities and gifts. You’re sure to find something your guest of honor will love. 

While the day after saying goodbye might be a little sad, we’ll ensure that your send-off is just like the rest of the time you’ve known each other — Super. Fun.

Dive into these ideas to keep your focus on planning an epic farewell party and celebrating everything the future holds.
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After a year full of firsts — from their first diaper change to their first words — it’s finally time to throw your baby their first birthday party. It’s a big birthday not just for the baby but also for the parents. After all, you’ve survived a year full of late nights, early mornings, long walks, and lots of bouncing. And you’ve been rewarded with plenty of giggles, smiles, and milestones.

Now, it’s time to reward yourself and your little one for getting through a big first year together. Plan a party that will bring a smile to your face and your baby’s face by finding a perfect-for-your-family first birthday theme. A theme can make party planning easier (because parents have enough on their plates), and it can inspire your decorations, menu, and party favors.

Here are seven of our favorite first birthday themes to help you plan your little one’s big day.
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There are moments in life when loss becomes a reality. Whether someone has lost a partner, close friend, parent, coworker, or pet, it’s a time that calls for reflection and support. While it might not be easy to find the right words, it’s important to express compassion during this tough time with a heartfelt sympathy message. 

To help you through the process, we’re sharing sympathy message ideas for a variety of scenarios. We’ll also offer some tips on how to structure it, along with wording ideas to inspire your own personal message. 
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Celebrating a 40th birthday is a big deal. It’s a time to honor years of success and overcoming challenges while looking forward to new growth, passion pursuits, and just enjoying life. For this milestone birthday, there are countless ways to mark the occasion. You can go all-out with a big bash including coworkers and acquaintances or keep it low-key with your best friends and closest loved ones at a small shindig.

Here, you’ll find easy party planning tips for your special day, plus 40th birthday ideas for themes and activities. That way, you can have the perfect party whether you want a big blowout or something a little simpler. Each party idea is paired with a matching digital invitation to make the party planning process even easier.
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Rosh Hashanah is a wonderful time for celebration and tradition. It’s a chance to look forward to a joyous new year and reflect upon the successes of the year gone by. The day starts with blowing the shofar (ram’s horn) and candles are lit each evening. As with most holidays, food plays a central role in the festivities. Parties are filled with pomegranates, love, and celebration as well as plenty of prayer and religious customs.

Whether you’re Jewish and looking for wording ideas to wish friends a joyful holiday or you simply want to send well wishes to Jewish friends and family members, you’ll find thoughtful Rosh Hashanah greetings here. Plus, you’ll find gorgeous invitations you can use to invite loved ones to celebrate this festive holiday.
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A new bundle of joy is always cause for celebration, but knowing when to have a baby shower isn’t always so clear. Whether you’re planning your own shower or organizing the event for a loved one, the ideal time depends on a few considerations. Some parents-to-be want to celebrate early on so they can focus on other things as the due date gets near. Other parents prefer to wait until closer to the due date while others prefer to host a party after the baby is born.

Fortunately, this guide highlights the important things to keep in mind when determining your baby shower timeline along with helpful tips on planning the big event. Plus, you’ll find stunning baby shower invitations to share the news about the upcoming celebration.
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