My parents right now are in the process of selling their home, they've lived in for 34 years. The house my brother and I grew up in. So it is a little sad but its a good change for my parents to move into a smaller, one story home. I'm probably having the hardest … Continue reading Simple Guide to Serving Food at Your Open House
Category: Party Planning Tips
DIY Shredded Paper Filler
Shredded paper filler is so simple to make yourself, its ridiculous. It is also unbelievably less expensive then buying the crinkled paper filler from a store. With DIY shredded paper filler you can fill your gift bags or baskets or use it to decorate your next party. Supplies: scraps of card stock, used tissue paper (color(s) … Continue reading DIY Shredded Paper Filler
The Stress-Free Way to Prepare your Home for a Party
This is not the 1950s any more and our homes do not need to be spotless for guests. We all have busy lives and I think most of us don't go over to someone else's house expecting it to be perfectly clean so why should we put that pressure on ourselves. It does require a little … Continue reading The Stress-Free Way to Prepare your Home for a Party
Selecting the Right Plate for Entertaining
I know, how much can really can go into choosing a plate for a party, right? Well it's actually pretty simple to select the right plate for entertaining. There are three things to consider in choosing a party plate: size, material and color. PLATE SIZE The size of your meal will determine what size plates … Continue reading Selecting the Right Plate for Entertaining
Handling Party Mistakes: The Steak Knife
MISTAKE: giving my guests disposable butter knives to cut chicken breasts. photo credit: Seika THE STORY: It was my brothers welcome home party with about 15 family & friends. I had plastic forks, knives & spoons wrapped up in napkins tied with twine, leftover from a previous party. I thought perfect they were … Continue reading Handling Party Mistakes: The Steak Knife
Handling Party Planning Mistakes
Parties, like life, are rarely perfect. I can't speak for all event planners but I think it safe to say that most parties have some slip-up or goof-up that happens. It can be almost impossible to make everything and everyone all line-up and work perfectly. Life just doesn't work like that and neither do parties. I … Continue reading Handling Party Planning Mistakes