Hello Arden,
Do you like to entertain? There is nothing more enjoyable than having friends over for a dinner party or outdoor barbeque. I especially love having theme parties, of which I’ve hosted many. Some of my favorite theme gatherings have included a 50’s soiree, an afternoon tea party complete with fabulous hats, a St. Paddy’s Day dinner with a full Irish meal and a spa evening – mud masks anyone?
I was quoted in an article about dinner party dos and don’s as well as another article about the five things to never do when you host events in the living room.
For other tips, read the Etiquette Quick Tips below.
In celebration of Earth Day tomorrow, April 22, I thought I’d share a few things I do to help our ailing planet in case it inspires you in any way.
- I bring my own grocery bags and clean plastic bags to the store to avoid taking additional plastic.
- I subscribe to a recycling company called Ridwell that takes items most recyclers don’t, including plastic film (like the plastic bags from the grocery store), corks, bottle caps, empty pill bottles, used light bulbs and batteries and much more. Ridwell is not in every state yet, but is expanding quickly.
- I turn the heat down at least two degrees when I’m out of the house for more than a couple of hours.
Happy Earth Day, happy entertaining.
Best regards,
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