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Nick Gray.

Practical, no-nonsense playbooks for hosting things that actually happen.

61 Articles
5 Years running
Valentine’s Day Party Planning Guide
Guides · Feb 2, 2026

Valentine’s Day Party Planning Guide

Plan the perfect Valentine's Day party with creative ideas for couples, singles, and friends. Galentine's, date nights, and anti-Valentine's themes included.

The Complete Guide to Online RSVPs
Guides · Jan 30, 2026

The Complete Guide to Online RSVPs

Learn how to create and manage online RSVPs for your events. This complete guide covers free RSVP websites, best practices, and tips for tracking responses.

What’s New at Mixily: Feature Updates
Updates · Jan 28, 2026

What’s New at Mixily: Feature Updates

We’ve been busy making Mixily better for you — and mixily features is at the heart of it. Here’s what’s new: February 2026: A Big Month for Mixily: Mixily Features This has been our biggest update month yet. We tackled nine improvements that you’ve been asking for — from how your event page looks to […]

Nick Gray Acquires Mixily
Updates · Jan 21, 2026

Nick Gray Acquires Mixily

By late 2025, Mixily was about to shut down. Rather than watch a tool I’d relied on for years disappear, I bought it. That’s the short version. Here’s the longer one. Why I Bought Mixily I’ve been hosting events in New York City for over a decade. Happy hours, dinner parties, neighborhood meetups — I’ve […]

Mixily Plans & Pricing: Free, Lite, Pro, and Plus
Updates · Jan 21, 2026

Mixily Plans & Pricing: Free, Lite, Pro, and Plus

Mixily now has four plans: Free, Lite, Pro, and Plus. Whether you’re hosting a small birthday dinner or managing a 600-person community, there’s a plan built for you. Here’s the full breakdown. The Four Mixily Plans Free — $0/month The free plan is genuinely useful for casual hosts: 2 active events at a time Up […]

How To Ask Your Community For Help
Guides · Mar 9, 2021

How To Ask Your Community For Help

Do you love helping others but cringe when asking for help in return? Read the recap from our Clubhouse chat about strategies and mindset shifts so you can ask your community for help.

Benefits of Hosting Hybrid Events: In-Person + Virtual
Guides · Nov 9, 2020

Benefits of Hosting Hybrid Events: In-Person + Virtual

With Zoom fatigue and an eagerness to connect with others, we’re beginning to see more hybrid events, and predict there will be a rise of even more going into 2021. Read on for 5 benefits of hybrid events.

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