Entertaining

Preparing for a Party

I am one week away from hosting a baby shower for just over 30 people. Here is the update on the preparing for a party… Guest list: I had sent out Evites since this is a casual party. Evidently, there has been something wrong with […]

Picnic Food

Picnic Food

When the weather is nice, it’s a great time to pack a picnic and head outside to a festival, concert in the park, or quite spot by a lake. We have a local summer concert series by our house and we often go with a […]

Food for a Baby Shower

Food for a Baby Shower

My husband and I are throwing a couple’s baby shower for some dear friends in two weeks. Two weeks is the magic number for when you need to begin getting ready for any decent sized party. This isn’t because I am Type A, it’s because […]

How to Plan a Party – Part 4 “Guests Arrive for the 4th of July”

As you know, my sister and niece arrived this past Tuesday, which was also “Baconfest”. On Wednesday, we hosted a “Dinner with Friends from the Old Days.” Dinner that night was actually very simple since everyone brought a dish or two. I just did How […]

How to plan a party – Part 3: “Baconfest”

How to plan a party – Part 3: “Baconfest”

Baconfest I’m sure you are all wondering how exactly “Baconfest” came to be. I’ll be honest, I’m not really sure myself. I know we were talking a while ago with some friends who love bacon and if memory serves, the idea of Baconfest just kind […]