How to Prepare for Summer Entertaining

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Summer is right around the corner, and it is time to start thinking about your entertaining schedule. I am hosting a summer birthday party for my daughter with a summery flamingo theme. Here is the preliminary planning that I do for summer entertaining.

Shopping

I start my summer party planning by shopping at the store for all the goodies that I will need for the party. I usually hit up the grocery store, a mass retailer like Target and/or (usually and) Walmart, a Party Store (online or in person), and Total Wine. This is usually done in several stages starting with the party store and Total Wine.

Mixology-ing

I love to make at least one signature cocktail per party so that I have something special and original to offer my guests. This takes some prep and mixology beforehand so that I have a universally yummy cocktail for my guests to drink.

Decorating

Whether I buy the decor or make it myself, this is something that I do far in advance. My husband is going to be sick of flamingos by the time the party starts.

Charmin-ing

Stocking the bathroom with toilet paper, hand towels and soap is extremely important for any party host. Nothing is more embarrassing than running out of toilet paper during a party.

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