How to Build Friendships with Dinner Guests I'm sure you'll agree with me that making friends as an adult is hard. You can't just run up to someone at the grocery store, tell her that you love her hair and run off skipping together, holding hands, like you could as a kid. But … [Read more...] about Building Friendships with Dinner Guests
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Dinner Party Mistakes: What to Do and How to Recover
If you do much entertaining, dinner party mistakes are inevitable. Today I'm going to share with you what to do and how to recover when something goes wrong. A few months ago, I threw a study party for my son's academic team at school before their big state … [Read more...] about Dinner Party Mistakes: What to Do and How to Recover
Entertaining on a Budget: 7 Ways to Save Big on Food
How to Save Money When Entertaining Guests Do you feel like you can't afford to entertain guests? You can! When my husband and I were newly married, we lived on a super tight budget. We went on $10 date nights, ate a lot of beans and rice, and almost always said no when … [Read more...] about Entertaining on a Budget: 7 Ways to Save Big on Food
Like-Your-Favorite Mexican Restaurant White Queso Recipe
White Mexican Cheese Dip I've declared my love for chips and dip many times before. Hummus, Guacamole, Salsa, Ranch -- it doesn't matter. Just give me some chips and dip, and I'm a happy camper. My love affair with chips and dip started when I was growing up. My family … [Read more...] about Like-Your-Favorite Mexican Restaurant White Queso Recipe
32 Grilling Recipes Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining
Grilling Recipes for Your Next Party I don't know about you, but as soon as it starts warming up outside, I get in the mood to turn on the grill. I love that cooking outside doesn't heat up the house and that I get to enjoy a breeze and the birds chirping while preparing a meal. … [Read more...] about 32 Grilling Recipes Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining