Warm Your Guests: DIY Tea Caddy
Hi Friends! Welcome back to Entertaining Fridays. The weather is cooling down and Fall is truly here. It is the perfect time to get back into the ritual of tea. I love keeping my Tea Caddy well stocked and ready to open up to guests at our home. Enjoying...
Easy Entertaining with this Semi-Homemade Treat
Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! I am so glad you are joining us. Whether you need a treat to bring to an event or if you want to be ready for last-minute company, this is an easy and quick treat that requires only 3 ingredients to keep on hand in your pantry. I...
Put Your Guests at Ease ~ Entertaining Fridays #10
Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! I am so glad you are joining us. This Friday, I have a simple tip for your next party or gathering that will help put your guests at ease. Today's Entertaining Tip: Give Your Guests Something to Hold. When your guests arrive, have...
Painted Paper Plate Holders ~ Entertaining Fridays #9
Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! Thanks so much for stopping by. Today, I am sharing a super simple idea. It is so simple in fact, that I can't believe I didn't think of it before . . . Painted Paper Plate Holders . . . Fun, colorful and an ingenious touch to...
How to Save Money on Tablecloths ~ Entertaining Friday #8
Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! I am so glad you are here. Today, I have a great tip for saving money on tablecloths. It is amazing how much a regular tablecloth can cost. I'd rather not spend a ton of money on something that is inevitably going to be stained by...
Simple Centerpieces ~ Entertaining Friday #7
The guests are coming over and you need a simple (and free) centerpiece. You could grab flowers from the garden. But if your garden is lacking, this idea will help you out. Go grab your white serving platters, plates, bowls and cake stands. Let's get started! Why I...
The Perfect Breakfast Treat (when you don’t want to serve a whole meal) – EF #6
Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! I am so glad you have joined us. Not too long ago, I was having a sweet bride and her mom over for a wedding planning meeting. No, I am not back in business. Just helping out a friend and getting my "wedding-fix." For this meeting,...
Single Pocket Napkin Fold for Summer Entertaining ~ EF #5
Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! We've stepped into July this week and are ready for more summer entertaining. Do you use linen or paper napkins when you entertain? My general rule is if all my guests are sitting at one table (meaning 8 or less), I opt for linen. I...
Save at JoAnn’s Independence Sale
Hi Friends, If you are throwing any parties soon, be sure to stop by JoAnn's Indepence Sale this week. I use a lot of scrapbook paper with my Silhouette Cameo when I am getting ready for a party. The price of one 12x12 sheet is usually 59-69 cents. But when there is...
Creative Seating when Space is a Problem ~ Entertaining Fridays #4
Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! This week, we are talking about creative seating for your guests. Heidi wrote in with this question: "I could really use some ideas for creative seating! We don’t have any tables that seat enough people and I hate having to split...
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My name is Kristen. I'm a former Wedding & Event Planner blogging about fun ways to celebrate each and every day and the special occasions of life. Here you'll find inspiration for family fun, children's activities, party planning and a faith-filled life. 
