Party idea submitted by godsgiftmykids38 Mar 3rd, 2010

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     Ask friends and family if they have any leftover balloons, candles., decorations.
     Go to mission
     good will
     Big lots
     Dollar tree
     sams
     farmer’s market for veggies
     Don’t 4 get to look for prizes

   • Party Type: 4th of July
   • Tags: 4th july ideas
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   • 4 Comments

     1. • godsgiftmykids38 - Mar 5th, 2010

        • Whether you’re squeezing too many guests into your small dining area or have space to spare, the right set-up is key to making your buffet table setting work. It’s best to place the buffet table in the middle of a room if possible, giving access from both sides. Unless you want bumper-to-bumper party traffic, it’s also a good idea to set up the beverage table as far from the buffet table as possible. Drinks spill, so you probably want to keep guest collisions to a minimum.

     2. • godsgiftmykids38 - Mar 5th, 2010

        • Sure, pretty is important, but you also have to think about the logical arrangement of your foods. For your buffet table setting, start with plates on one end, then main dish(es), follow it up with veggies and sides, then salad(s). Last should be the utensils and napkins, so your guests don’t have to try clutching them with one hand while serving with the other. Even better, roll the utensils up in a napkin so there’s only one thing for your guests to carry. If you’re having a larger dinner party (more than, say, 15-20 people), it’s a good idea to do your buffet table setting with a double-sided table, allowing guests to line up and serve themselves from either side. This will keep traffic jams to a minimum.

     3. • godsgiftmykids38 - Mar 5th, 2010

        • Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Simple right? Set cold dishes up on ice, and rent chafing dishes for hot dishes. Don’t want to spend money on a chafing dish? A simple solution is to wrap a couple of bricks in tin foil and heat them up in the oven. Place them on your table (use a heat-proof pad!) underneath your hot dishes to keep them warm.

     4. • godsgiftmykids38 - Mar 5th, 2010

        • Adding height is a longstanding trick used by fancy hotel buffets everywhere. Adding height both gives the buffet table visual appeal and makes particular dishes more easily accessible. Did you slave over one great-looking dish? Make it stand out! Any sturdy object can be used to add height, from a wooden box to a plastic bucket. Simply cover it with a tablecloth and you’re good to go.

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