Band of Brewskies

Besides no bar at all, there’s nothing more irritating at a party than losing track of your drink. Banish cocktail confusion with these fun, yet very practical, “beer bands” (the stretchy strips marked simply with the word “mine” also fit around cans and tumblers). Assign a color to each guest to avoid cootie-swapping and half-finished drinks. They’re a must for a summer calendar chock-full of barbecues and backyard parties. $10 for set of 12, plumparty.com