seasonal entertaining Archives — Thrifty Mommas Tips https://www.thriftymommastips.com/tag/seasonal-entertaining/ Travel, Health & Family Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:25:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-thrifty_logo_header-32x32.png seasonal entertaining Archives — Thrifty Mommas Tips https://www.thriftymommastips.com/tag/seasonal-entertaining/ 32 32 77340857 Summer Parties – 6 Tips to Greatness https://www.thriftymommastips.com/summer-parties-6-tips-to-greatness/ https://www.thriftymommastips.com/summer-parties-6-tips-to-greatness/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:04:40 +0000 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=25518 This post was sponsored by Hamilton Beach Canada. I received product for consideration here. This post contains affiliate links. Summer parties are a big part of our lives when the warm months finally get here. Sure, my family loves winter and all the fun it has to offer, but living in Canada, we’re so ready for the warmth when it finally comes. That’s why we have as many summer parties as we can when the weather is with us. Tips for Smashing Summer Parties Because I know how much we all love having family and friends over for those warm months, I’ve put together a few tips to make your parties total winners this summer. Set the Mood, Don’t Ruin Yours Summer parties are always more fun when you set the mood. Don’t make yourself crazy over it, though. All you need is a nice table cloth from the dollar store and some fresh flowers to make your space pop. Pick a nice (and cheap) table cloth, and decorate the table with pretty flowers in small steel buckets. It gives a summer feel, and it’s easy to do. Seating. Lots of Seating Make sure you have plenty of seating for your guests. No one wants to stand around throughout the entire party. You can find cute folding chairs at almost every department store. Stock up so everyone has a place to relax. In the summer all of my parties take place outside near my pool so pool floats are good too. Shade. Lots of Shade We all love the summer sun, but too much of a good thing is just too much. Summer parties take a real nosedive when everyone is wilted from the heat and blaring sun. If you have a shade-free yard, consider getting some shade umbrellas that you can stake into the ground to provide shade for guests. Make it a Pot Luck Great food makes for a great party, but honestly, all that cooking and prep is cringe-worthy. Rather than do all the work yourself, make it a potluck! Almost every member of the family has that one dish that everyone else can’t get enough of, so why not have everyone bring that dish? When everyone arrives with one dish, you end up with a big, tasty buffet, and you only had to make one thing. When it’s all over, you also only have to clean one thing. Games are Always Good Summer parties practically require outdoor games and toys. They make for great fun, conversation, and boredom crushers. Some classic games to have on hand are bags, horse shoes, and even sack races. If you have a pool you can play Marco Polo or simply toss rings, a volleyball or inflatable ball in the pool. Party at the cottage or the lake?Grab one of these floating islands and make a splash. Stay cool and don’t forget sunscreen too. Keep the Drinks Flowing Whether virgin or hard, drinks are one of the best parts of summer parties. Have a drink station on hand with water, cola, anything else that will keep all your guests happy. And if you want to get fancy, consider making shakes and soda fountain drinks for your guests. WE also love these tumblers for the patio. Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Drink Mixer If you choose to make mixed drinks, get yourself the Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel Drink Mixer. It’s the perfect companion to summer parties. This beauty makes it easy to mix up shakes and floats in no time flat. Its 28-ounce capacity means you don’t have to worry about wimpy portions or big messes from mixing. It’s tough, as well, so you won’t have to worry about it breaking after a few uses. It even features a tilting head for ease of use, mixing, and serving! Here are the specs so you can see what it has to offer. Durable, stainless steel mixing cup Two speed settings Tilting mixing head Detachable spindle for easy cleanup Chrome finish Summer Parties, Summer Fun! Good food, drinks, and games make for great summer parties. The warm weather is finally here, so use these tips to plan some epic summer parties for your friends and family this year. And if you love shakes and floats, snag a Hamilton Beach Stainless Steel mixer to serve up some cold, tasty treats! Get in on the Giveaway If you like the sound of this mixer, then enter to win! I’m giving one lucky reader their very own mixer to make their summer parties even better. Entry-Form

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]]> https://www.thriftymommastips.com/summer-parties-6-tips-to-greatness/feed/ 47 25518 Seasonal Entertaining With Birch Lane #giveaway https://www.thriftymommastips.com/seasonal-entertaining-with-birch-lane-giveaway/ https://www.thriftymommastips.com/seasonal-entertaining-with-birch-lane-giveaway/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2014 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.thriftymommastips.com/?p=136 Seasonal entertaining sometimes is a challenge here. I am anything but a natural at entertaining. But summer, plus a house with a pool, and half a dozen birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations here at the Schuck house all add up to numerous chances to practice getting summer seasonal entertaining just right. This year, our new house, new neighbourhood and new pool are all beautiful opportunities to build new friendships, cement old ones and have a summer that is memorable for everyone. My kids have had multiple summer pool parties with friends already and we are getting the hang of that. Plus it’s a ton of fun watching them growing, and watching them grow friendships as well.   This past week we had the chance to celebrate my oldest daughter’s 13th birthday. It was a small, low key, pool party with party snacks and cake. The Birch Lane infusion pitcher is the perfect thing for parties. The Birch Lane infusion pitcher is glass and it holds 78 ounces. It’s currently on sale on line for $47.00. Because the pitcher is glass, we use this beautiful piece indoors. Wouldn’t want an accident near the pool. It’s incredibly important to hydrate when swimming and hanging out at pool parties in the summer, so  an infusion pitcher like this one helps. Plus, I don’t know about you, but my kids resist the idea of drinking water as boring. The infusion chamber of this lovely pitcher means you can spruce up the water with whatever fresh fruit or vegetables you wish. This is perfect for lemons, limes, a hint of mint, or cucumbers. My kids are fans of cucumber water so we trick them into hydrating with fancy cucumber water. Seasonal entertaining in the summer and snacks and refreshing drinks are super important.     Do you have an infusion pitcher? What do you enjoy infusing your water with? There are so many tasty options. The gracious people at Birch Lane have offered to give away one of these pitchers to one lucky reader. This giveaway is open to Canada and the US. Follow the instructions below to win.   Seasonal entertaining can be stylish with Birch Lane. Birch Lane has some fresh, gorgeous takes on how to build a beautiful home that is comfortable as well. Even if you don’t win this giveaway you can help feather your nest with some gorgeous Birch Lane items anyways. I received product in order to facilitate this post. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful.      Entry-Form

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