The Oscars will host its 91st awards ceremony! Today, I shared some of my favorite tips on Good Morning Washington for hosting on your own Oscars Watch Party. Here's more on what we chatted about. First entertaining tip! If you’re hosting an event, incorporate fun games that match your theme! We made some DIY Oscar Ballots that guests could use to follow along, stay engaged, and compete with each other using. Use card stock paper for a thicker quality. You can add a fancier

What a fun day! On Tuesday, October 16th, I spent the morning at Butler's Orchard sharing tips for hosting a pumpkin patch party! After successfully hosting pumpkin patch parties for family and friends for seven years, I was so excited to share tips with viewers. Year after year, I've learned so much from hosting parties at pumpkin patches. I've also gotten to see some pretty amazing patches in the DMV area. View the full segments below: Tips for Hayrides with Kids Pumpkin Pi

On Thursday, June 28th, I visited the Good Morning Washington team again to share my favorite tips for hosting a fun and festive seafood feast! As a Maryland girl, you know I love good seafood during the summer. Find out where I got my decor and the wooden place settings in the video. Check out the full video here! #JaySimms #Press #TVAppearance #Eventhosting #eventhostingtips

With more sunshine and warmer weather, there are more opportunities for you to plan fun outdoor events with your friends, loved ones, clients, and colleagues. Garden parties can be a fun and elegant way to enjoy the outdoors. Here are five tips for planning a garden party this spring! 1. Pick a Theme Early The earlier you pick a theme for your event, the sooner you can begin planning and buying everything you need to create an entertaining experience for your guests. A good s

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays! From decorated yards to festive storefront displays, to catching up with family and friends -- there’s just so much to love about this time of year! Check out my photos and tips for making your holiday hosting and decorating a success! Decorating Tips: Play with Colors: While we used “traditional” Christmas colors for our photo shoot, don’t limit yourself! You can use a variety of colors and prints in your holiday decor. For example,