On Friday, September 1, 2017, we’re moving houseparty.com to houseparty.fun! And we want to make sure you make the move with us without any snags. Since only three letters in our web address will be changing, we think it's a move that will be easy to make and it won't even require you to put your shoes on or carry any boxes!
Making Partying a Career
Who doesn't enjoy a good party? If you enjoy planning, hosting and capturing the best moments of House Party events perhaps you'd be interested in taking your partying to a whole new level: a career in event planning. Along with our friends at Eventbrite, we've got some suggestions to get you well on your way...
Word on the Street: Summer 2017 Fashion Trends!
My favorite part of wandering the city in the summer is seeing all the unique fashion trends. I have to say, New Yorkers are fearless when it comes to style and each person really seems to have his or her own style that's a reflection of their true selves. That’s what I love most about New York City!
4 Ways to Prepare Yourself to be a Pet Owner
Making the decision to own a pet is one of the most selfless acts you can perform. Bringing a pet home will prove to be a sacrifice of time, energy and resources. However, the love you will receive in return from that pet is priceless.
Planning For The Perfect Summer Party
Summer is one of my favorite times of the year! I love being outdoors and being able to host, and attend, a great party. It is a lot of fun to be able to plan a summer party; I love sitting outside listening to music and really enjoying the weather and life.
Pack Your Bags: Machu Picchu - Passport to a Wonder of the World!
Last September 2016, I was fortunate enough to head to Peru with my several of my good friends. Thanks to their amazing planning skills, we enjoyed a week visiting Machu Picchu, the wonderful towns surrounding it, as well as roaming the mystical Incan Ruins.
The 4-1-1: Our Office Pups
We all love our furry friends. Their antics, love and companionship can entirely make your day. It makes my day when I walk into our office and first thing in the door - a cute dog runs up to me to say hello! Here at House Party we're lucky to work in a very pet-friendly environment.
Pack Your Bags: Spain!
I recently had a great opportunity to visit Spain with my wife, Kimberly. We're pretty well traveled, but we didn't have extensive expectations for Spain. Our travels took us through a brief connection in Morocco to Madrid. Once in Madrid, we soaked-up all that the wonderful city had to offer: from architecture and sights to food to wine, from the warm people and the beautiful language to the history, music and flamenco dancing.
DIY This Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day is in less than a week, are you ready?!
Never fear, the House Party team is here! It can be hard to think of the perfect gift, and in this case it truly is the thought that counts.
Super Bowl Party Planning Tips & Tricks
Throwing an awesome Super Bowl party can take a lot of prep time. You can do something out of the ordinary or you can just stick to the basics. I, for one, am pretty old school and love to do everything myself.
5 Things to Know When Traveling with a Pet
Having a pet as a traveling companion can be exciting and stressful at the same time. Taking your beloved furry friend on vacation gives you the freedom to explore your destination without being alone. You also eradicate the stress of leaving your pet at home.
Hot & Up-And-Coming in 2017
I always love to see the new trends for the New Year. I read lots of articles about what's Hot & Up-And-Coming for 2017. You can find articles for all different categories and hobbies. I thought it would be fun to share with you some of my favorite categories that are Up-And-Coming for 2017.
New Year, New Look!
As 2016 came to a close and most folks settled into the much-needed holiday respite, our team was on full-boil working to ensure that our big plans for 2017 were on-track. And while we did enjoy time with family, tearing into presents and enjoying the odd egg nog or two, we've made sure to keep hard at work over the holidays to ensure that our big plans for 2017 are indeed ready to roll.
Farewell 2016!
So long, farewell, auf weidersehen, goodbye! We can’t believe it, but it’s already time to say goodbye to another year. 2016 is definitely a year for the books!
5 Tips for a More Sustainable Home
Whether you are ready to take just one baby step or take a giant leap, these tips will help ease you down the road to having a fully sustainable home.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping Tips
During the holiday season, there are 2 days every year marked on my calendar: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So here are our tips to help you out!
Turkey Day: T-Minus 6 Days Until the Frenzy
You've probably psyched yourself up to feed a small army this Turkey Day, but we thought we'd offer you some humorous quotes to lean on amidst the melee!
Fall Fashion Faves
Along with all the beautiful fall foliage, my next favorite thing about the season is fall fashion! The colors and the fashion lend to themselves to NYC!
It's time to Girl Up.
Today is the International Day of the Girl and we're spreading the word about Girl Up, an organization that educates and empowering girls on a global scale!
Up for the exercise challenge?
Here at House Party most of us love exercise and staying active! There are exercise trends and fads that come and go, but among the more popular organized exercise options in the last couple years have been Boot Camps and CrossFit. Both Brian and I have recent experiences with colleagues giving these trends a try and here's what we found!