I hosted a dinner party every Saturday in 2025. My husband and I made new friends, ate good food, and got the kids to bed on time.

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A dinner party table covered in plates of burgers, salad, and wine glasses.
Amanda Litman and her husband hosted friends for dinner to help relieve their sense of loneliness.

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I threw a dinner party to avoid spending money on holiday gifts for friends. Now, it's my annual tradition.

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Jamie Valentino and her friends using finger guns at a dinner party
The author (right) hosts dinner parties for his friends.

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Our 'anything goes' Thanksgiving potluck keeps it low-stress. Last year, we had tacos, and this year, someone's bringing chicken wings.

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The author poses with her family for Thanksgiving 2024.
The author has opted for a low-key, nontraditional thanksgiving celebration.

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Private chefs share their 10 best tips for hosting stress-free cookouts this Fourth of July

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people toasting skewers
Summer holiday cookouts can be an exciting way to connect with friends and family.

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There was a Vision Pro party in San Francisco — complete with people dancing and pinching the air

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A guest wears new Apple Vision Pro outside Bora Aksu during London Fashion Week
Guests wear the Apple Vision Pro outside Bora Aksu during London Fashion Week.

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