I wish I could claim to be an expert on hosting a party or really providing entertainment of any sort but I can’t.
However, I did decide to pull together a Favorite Things Kitchen party this summer with all of my friends and neighbors. I was a little hesitant to send out a huge invitation, inviting EVERYONE in my neighborhood because I was worried the crowd would either be too big to succeed or so small that I would feel bad for putting forth all the effort. I was pleasantly surprised when the turnout was perfect!
The arrangements started out with invitations, sent about 10 days prior to the big day. The invitations included the time, date, and instructions for guests to choose one of their favorite kitchen items and bring three of that item to exchange with friends.
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Because we were outside there wasn’t much need for decorations but I did bring a few of my favorite little knick knacks out to brighten up the table!
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Pink Lemonade (served in milk bottles that I found HERE)
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Carmel Bars
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Brownie S’more Bars
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Cucumber Sandwiches
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When guests first arrived they were instructed to choose a slip of paper that contained 6 of the same number. The guest then tore the strip into 6 individual numbers and taped three of those numbers onto each of their three items and placed the other three numbers into our drawing bowl.
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Pinch Bowl
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Overall I felt that the party was a lot of fun! We had a great group of ladies and I was very glad they all came! I may be making this an annual event, we need more excuses to just sit around and visit!
