Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images/Maskot Summer is the season of backyard cookouts, and while they’re typically more relaxed given their alfresco ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I host an annual holiday dinner for a group of neighbors, one of whom has asked in the past if he could bring a guest. My wife, on our behalf, has always said yes.

Imagine living in a neighborhood where the families get together to chat while the kids play. It sounds pretty idealistic and almost like a TV show. Just like a TV show, there would need to be some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hand-delivered invitation to a special neighborhood party here in Bucks County has gone viral. Who wouldn't want to go ...

Nobody likes to be left out or excluded from the fun. And knowing that someone you know threw a party and didn’t invite you feels bad. But in this story, one mom has pretty good reasons for not ...

Homeowners are discovering that small, welcoming gestures can transform their yards into neighborhood gathering spots.

Summer is the season of backyard cookouts, and while they’re typically more relaxed given their alfresco nature, they come with etiquette conundrums of their own. More formal dinner parties are ...