I love hosting pool parties, but it's expensive. 1 rule keeps me from going broke over summer.

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The author is happy to host others at her pool, but she says always asks them to bring snacks to share.

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4 mistakes you should never make when hosting for the holidays, according to etiquette experts

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There are a few mistakes that should be avoided when hosting for the holidays.

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As a sommelier, there are 5 wines I always have on hand for guests

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There are five categories of wines I like to keep in my home for when I host and have friends over.

Brianne Cohen

I'm a culinary judge who shops at Costco for the holidays. Here are 10 things I buy every year.

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On the left, blue, white, and red boxes of bags of ocean spray cranberries at costco. On the right, clear and gold containers of praline pecans stocked at Costco.
I pick up cranberries and praline pecans from Costco around November and December to prepare for the holiday season.

Meredith Ochs

4 mistakes you should never make when hosting for the holidays, according to etiquette experts

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A woman lighting candles on a table decorated for Christas.
There are a few mistakes that should be avoided when hosting for the holidays.

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I pay for Costco's $120 executive membership. Here are 6 things I buy to host the best parties and dinners.

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Boxes of butter croissants at the Costco bakery.
Costco's baked goods, prepared dishes, and steaks are all great options for entertaining.

Jill Robbins

I make more than $5,500 a month using an app to pick up restaurant shifts. Here's how I use it to make the most money.

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Kai Cowan has been using the FrontHouz app since 2023.

Kai Cowan

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