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We asked experts what to buy for a white elephant gift exchange. Find the best gifts here—from funny options like a cup holder to the practical pan stirrer.

Prepare your home to host Thanksgiving by setting aside time before the holiday to finalize your guest list, design a tablescape, set the menu, outfit your guest rooms, and clean your social spaces. When you've properly prepared your space, you can focus on cooking, baking, and sharing the holiday with friends and family.

Heat and humidity can turn even the best summer party plans into a miserable experience for your guests. But by making an intentional effort to keep guests cool at your outdoor gathering—like adding fans, shade, and plenty of cool drinks—you can enjoy the great outdoors without sweating up a storm.

Summer hostess mistakes are easy to make: Though warm-weather parties should be all about laid-back menus, pitchers of cocktails, and no-fuss planning, you can still go wrong with your food choices, drink options, and seating setups. Host like the experts this summer by avoiding these pitfalls.

From picking the perfect bottles to knowing which add-ins to avoid at all costs, this is how to design a wine basket for maximum delight.