The Rise of the "House-Cooling" Party

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Today's newsletter was written and curated by Popsugar Shopping staff writer Haley Lyndes.   Forget Housewarming: House-Cooling Parties Are Taking Over These days, it feels like there's a celebration for everything. Engagement parties, gender reveals, "hatchelorettes," and even divorce parties have made their way into the cultural spotlight. And honestly? In a world that often feels disconnected, I don't mind having an excuse to get together — especially if it doesn't drain my savings account (cough bachelorette trips, I'm looking at you cough). Whatever the occasion, I stand firm on one thing: we need more community. So if housewarming parties exist, it only makes sense that the world should embrace the house-cooling party — a celebration for the day you move out.   So, what does that look like? Picture this: your apartment is basically empty, except for your bed and a few kitchen essentials. That empty space is suddenly the perfect event venue. Grab some paper plates, a couple of foldable tables and chairs, maybe a blow-up couch if you're feeling ambitious, string up a few lights, and queue up a playlist on your portable speaker. Order some takeout (shout-out to that DashPass membership), call your friends, and boom — you've got yourself a party. Bonus: you can probably fit more people in your place now than ever before. Shop the Best House-Cooling Essentials What We're Shopping This Viral Pregnancy Pillow Saved My Sleep on My Babymoon — Plus 15 Other Items to Pack Speaking of nontraditional celebrations, have you ever heard of a "babymoon"? It's basically one last hurrah before the baby arrives. Here's what our contributing editor packed while planning hers.   READ MORE → The 14 Best Personal-Item Bags For Every Traveler, According to Popsugar Editors If you're headed for the airport, here are the best personal-item carry-ons to bring on the plane — the ones that won't get flagged, but still fit the most stuff. READ MORE → The Best '90s Pop Culture Halloween Costumes, From The Addams Family to Spice Girls No, it's not too early to start thinking about Halloween. Whether you're throwing a party or attending one, these are the pop culture costumes we expect to see everywhere. READ MORE → The Best Pet-Friendly Sofas, Loved by Our Editors (and Their Pets) If your furry friend loves to cuddle up next to you, we don't blame them. But let's not let them ruin the couch in the process.   READ MORE → Editors' Picks: House-Cooling Supplies All the items you need to make your house-cooling party just right — from plastic cups and a foldable table to an inflatable chair. Urban Lifestyle Inflatable Chair $18 Amazon Basics Disposable Party Cups $5 DiGiorno Frozen Pizza $4 Our Modern Space Foldable Table $50 Now You Know Before you go, here are more shopping stories from Popsugar and beyond that should be on your radar. If you want to take your house-cooling party up a notch, add a projector to throw on some visuals while the music's pumping. Remember that "hatchelorette" we mentioned earlier? Our contributing editor took hers to Costa Rica — here's what she packed.  Your "couch friend" deserves a top-notch couch. That's why we rounded up the best cloudlike sofas for your new place. If you love ordering takeout as much as I do, consider a DashPass membership — our contributing editor Marisa Petrarca got one, and it's already saved her a ton. For more from Popsugar Shopping, click here. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get the PS Shopping newsletter in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to eroscillator2.wgaf@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.