EPIC BBQ CHECKLIST

Summer is in full force and I am loving it! As the weekends go by, I am checking things off my summer entertaining bucket list and enjoying the ease of summer entertaining (if you missed the post make sure you check it out!).

One of the main things everyone looks forward to when summer arrives is hosting an epic barbecue meal with your friends and family. I absolutely adore being outside, sipping on cocktails, prepping food and watching while my husband works the grill. I find bbq’s are the easiest thing to put together AND to cleanup – hurray for simple entertaining!

I personally find entertaining fun because I enjoy the prep work that keeps me organized when guests are here. I know that not everyone finds it as easy going and most people get stressed out when cooking for a crowd. I wanted to put together an easy checklist for you to use when hosting bbq’s this summer – anything that makes your life easier is my mission! This checklists goes over various categories of the bbq and provides ideas of items you can serve to your guests. It is not intended to be used as an all or nothing list (that would be nearly impossible!) but more of a guide reminder so you do not miss the tomatoes or buns that are needed.

I hope you enjoy the list and benefit from the organization!

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What are your favourite BBQ combinations!?  Share below!

TIPS FOR WORKING WITH FOOD ALLERGIES & FOOD PREFERENCES

Today we are chatting about allergies and food preferences coming into play when you are hosting an event! As an Event Coordinator I have definitely seen the increase of food preferences and allergies over the past few years. Overall people have shifted their outlook on eating and health which has become more prevalent when planning meals for groups at event.

After receiving everyone’s food requirements it can get overwhelming very fast. This can definitely make things a little more difficult when planning a meal for a group of people but I find it a fun challenge to try to incorporate everyone’s needs and still have an amazing spread for everyone! I’ve gathered some tips below that have helped me over the years to to help with the process and make things as easy as possible for you.

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ENTERTAINING WITH ICE CUBES

I know the title sounds a little crazy…..but hear me out! I think most people definitely don’t think of ice cubes as anything other than simple drink cooling tools but they can be so much more! Exhibit A below – how pretty do these look !? Essentially you can dress up your party with a little water and flowers! Ice cube trays in general are so versatile for life (freezing herbs with oil or leftover coffee etc.) but they really step it up when it comes to your next special event!

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2018

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!

With International Women’s Day being today I knew exactly the post I wanted to write! There are SO many amazing kick-ass women in the party/entertaining industry that I wanted to dedicate a post specifically to them. The women below are incredibly talented and beyond creative! They share their ideas as well as snippets of their lives which is always fun to follow. Most days I can’t wait until I have a moment to jump on Instagram to check out what they are preparing or what is going on with their days. Some of these women have literally shaped me in ways they will never know because it was them that encouraged me to finally take the plunge and just do it! Without the constant inspiration from their ideas over the years I would have given up on this creative dream and not given it another thought.

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TOP 10 TIPS FOR HOSTING VISITORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

” I’m driving home for Christmasssss……Oh, I can’t wait to see those faces…..I’m driving home for Christmas, yeaaaaa”

I’m sure everyone has heard/sung that Chris Rea song while driving somewhere this holiday season and a lot of those drives consist of visiting family in different cities and countries. If you are welcoming guests this holiday season here are some tips to help them feel relaxed and welcome!

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