We are going to bring back some ‘old school’ high school sweetheart LOVIN’! Its time to take your partner back in time to your high school prom by throwing an old school prom themed party! Invite all your friends and have them bring their dates or spouses!
Everyone should come dressed in an old 80’s (or [...]
The latest rage in party planning is to have tequila tastings at your next cocktail reception or prior to a dinner party. Martini parties are still popular and wine tastings will never go out of style, but if you want to be one of the first in your neighborhood to be up on the latest [...]
I am a long time fan of Michael Jackson; I admit it. I’ve loved his songs since I was in first grade doing a patty cake song to Rockin’ Robin, then in Girl Scouts when we sang the song Ben at a home for the disabled. From my junior high school days, when the girl [...]
One of my favorite foods to grill for family and friends is whole ears of corn in the husk. The corn is so much fresher tasting and the grilled flavor really comes through. Even if you have a small grill, you can do these ahead of time, place them in one of Smarty’s aluminum pans [...]
This is the time of year for entertaining, and what better way is there than to invite a few friends over for a barbecue! One of my favorite things to barbecue is shish kabobs. Smarty has some great skewers. They are flat bamboo skewers which is great because, when turning your kabobs, the food won’t [...]
You’re planning an outdoor party for this summer and still have not picked a date? Why not choose a date that has a full moon? It is very romantic, and it helps light up the night! If you have white flowers around, they will simply glow in the moonlight. You won’t need as many lights [...]
When planning a sit-down menu, it’s important to offer a choice of entrée: Not everyone can or wants to eat the same thing, and dual entrées are very expensive. Here is how to get a count of each of the entrées you or your caterer need to prepare: Include the menu choice on the invitation, [...]
It’s the battle of the sexes! It’s up to you and your beau to see who is the more successful party animal! Have you and your man each plan a party separately. You invite all your gal pals and have him invite the boys over for the night. Go all out and show each other [...]
I just saw the cutest idea for a table centerpiece. Take an empty clear votive glass and stuff an ever-so-slightly-opened rosebud into it (without the stem). It is so cute and clever! You have to look twice to see what it is, but I think it is ideal for cocktail rounds or on side-tables; really [...]
A bar is a big component of your party. If you’re not sure how much your guests will drink, it’s hard to calculate your bar budget. One way to estimate this is to figure a rough average of drinks per person. This is based on the length of time of your function. [...]
Recent Comments