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Serving Sizes for an Outdoor Party

Know how much food and drink to serve at your next outdoor party An outdoor party is meant to be a low-stress affair, but calculating how much food … [Continue Reading]

8 Fun Outdoor Party Games – Game on!

The fun can last all night with these fun outdoor party lawn games - Nothing can get an outdoor party started, and keep it going, like some fun … [Continue Reading]

If You Had a $1000 Budget for Your Outdoor Entertaining…How Would You Spend It?

It’s about this time every year that we begin to plan and scheme, wish and dream about upcoming backyard parties and fantastic summer entertaining. … [Continue Reading]

Mason Jar DIY For Your Outdoor Party

All hail the mason jar for outdoor entertaining... Up-cycling, recycling whatever you call it, few things bring rustic charm to an outdoor party like … [Continue Reading]

Tips for a Spring Time Outdoor Party

Bright warm days and fresh cool nights make spring one of the best times of year to have an outdoor party. But spring can also present … [Continue Reading]

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Tips for a Spring Time Outdoor Party

Bright warm days and fresh cool nights make spring one of the best times of year to have an outdoor party. But spring can also present challenges for your backyard entertaining. Help your guests shake off winter and kick off the season in style with these tips for spring time … [Read More...]

Mason Jar DIY For Your Outdoor Party

All hail the mason jar for outdoor entertaining... Up-cycling, recycling whatever you call it, few things bring rustic charm to an outdoor party like good old fashioned mason jars. Here are some do it yourself projects that couple your mason jars with creative, simple style. Catching fireflies is … [Read More...]

Hostess Gift Ideas for An Outdoor Party

For those times when you find yourself on the guest list of someone else’s outdoor party, bringing a gift for the host or hostess is always a good idea. The hostess gift doesn't need to be flashy or expensive but it should be well thought out. Here are some tips and ideas for selecting the right … [Read More...]