There are plenty of things you might not want to do before company arrives, but when it comes to hosting a dinner party there ...

Event etiquette can be tricky, and there are a lot of best practices to keep track of. Some, like saying “best wishes” ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When planning a party, I am sure many of us could agree it is stressful trying to get an accurate head count. How do you get the people you invited to respond in a timely fashion?

Did they enjoy a good dance party, a walk in the park ... name and include it with the event invitation. That way, they can save a place at their dinner table, or at special family events ...

Glue the party invitation to the inside of the envelope. And finally, it's time to party! Your little one's friends will be thrilled to receive their Hey Duggee invitations.

Novato resident Marinda Freeman knows a thing or two about planning parties, from intimate get-togethers to big special ...