Summer Party Planning Tips

Summer is here and it’s time for dancin’ in the streets or planning a perfect party. Where do you start? We have checked out a few sites, gathered some ideas to help YOU plan the perfect summer party.

Country Living has Simple Summer Party Planning Tips to help you plan a fun and stress free summer party.  At your next summer party, you’ll have to make these adorable Shrimp Salad Rolls. So easy to prepare:  For mini seafood rolls, thaw, then chop frozen cooked shrimp. Use enough mayonnaise to coat shrimp, then salt and pepper to taste. Season with fresh lemon juice. Stuff rolls, garnish with parsley.

Celebrations.com features 10 Tips for Your Summer Party.  Here’s a sample of these helpful tips:

1. Make a Plan B in case of rain — Often, summer parties take place outdoors. If you are throwing your party outdoors, make an alternative plan in case of rain. Make sure that at least some of the activities you have planned can be done indoors or you have a general idea of other activities that will fill the time.
2. Expect an extra guest or two — As people may be returning from vacation and receiving your invitation late (even after the RSVP date), expect that some guests you haven’t heard from may just show up.
3. Coolers keep hot food warm — If you are serving hot food, wrap it in foil and place it into a cooler after you’ve cooked it. Heat up microwave warmer pads and place them between and on top of the food in the cooler. Now you have your own portable oven to keep things warm when you serve them at your summer party.

And finally, iVillage.com features a Summer Party Planner featuring festive summer drinks, hot off the grill recipes, and party ideas. We love, love, love this idea Alfresco Game Night.  Here’s how to host your very own under the stars game night:

We hope you enjoy your summer days & nights. Do you have a fun summer party planning tip? You do. Super. Leave your tip in the comments section below.

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