Jan Udlock
More Things I’ve Learned From Having a Party – Part II
Yesterday my list was getting too long so I wanted to share more ideas I learned from Thursday’s party. 1. Give yourself grace because you will be tired. I found myself really tired the day of the party even before it started. I thought to myself that I had planned well enough and yet I […]
7 Things I Learned From Having a Party – Part I
Yesterday I had a five women to my house for a Baked Potato and Dessert Bar. Here are few of my thoughts: 1. Run don’t walk to the phone or your computer and invite your friends to your home. (flowers on the bathroom sink) It was so much fun to laugh and talk with friends […]
A Simple Gathering With Great Friends
My party today was more than I expected in so many ways and here are a few pictures. Since I want to think further about today’s events, I’ll share tomorrow about my special day.
Tomorrow is the Big Day…
I suppose if you just found my blog, you’d think I’m talking about some huge event in my life. No… Tomorrow morning I’m going to have five women over for a light lunch and yummy dessert. They are safe, warm friends from church who are coming over just to hang out with for a few […]
Planning My Party is Underway
I’m late in getting my post up today because I’ve been pulling out my all my dishes and glasses and serving dishes to find what looks nice with what. I also had a consult today with my gifted designer – my dear neighbor – who charges me only a cup of tea and a few […]
Entertaining Haiku
Today is a Haiku theme day. Planning, arranging Invite friends and family Engage, share, listen
7 Ways to be a Gracious Hostess
1. Don’t be tired when the actual party starts. Plan well so you have at least an hour to relax before the party. Unfortunately, I speak from experience that I was emotionally and physically tired right before the door bell rang. I don’t think I enjoyed my guests as much as I could have. 2. […]
Have a Party Outside
With the warm weather soon approaching, you can always have a party outside. BBQs are an easy event to have with your guests bringing side dishes. Your kid’s red wagon or an ice chest filled with ice can hold your drinks. You can set up a wading pool for the kids to play around in. […]
There’s a Reason Why We Have Convenience Foods
When I was younger, I would eye other customer’s grocery items as I stood in the check out aisle. Hmmm, they don’t eat very healthy because I see convenience foods. Why can’t they just make it themselves I would muse. Today I cringe at my youthful arrogance because now I see the reason why people […]
Start Off Easy and Simple With One Guest
So maybe you want to have a party but the thought of it is still too much to think about all at one time. Then start off with inviting one friend over but make it a little more elegant. Fluff it up a bit. Make your guest feel like she’s glad she came and that […]
