You don’t have to go far to have a great New Year’s Eve party. In fact, you can easily host the holiday season’s final hurrah from the comfort of your patio, surrounded by family and friends. Throwing a New Year’s Eve party might seem daunting since multiple powerhouse holidays come before it in quick succession. But it doesn’t have to be. With a bit of … Continue reading Your Guide to Throwing the Best Backyard New Year’s Eve Party
Football fans all over the country take tailgating very seriously. They swarm stadium parking lots to set up tents, portable grills, lawn chairs, folding tables, and cooler after cooler of icy libations—all sporting their team colors, of course—to get their pregame parties started. But have you thought of hosting one from the comfort of home? You get all the perks of tailgating minus the travel, … Continue reading 7 Backyard Tailgate Ideas to Kickoff Football Season
When creating a wedding gift registry, many couples tend to focus on indoor essentials such as flatware, kitchen appliances, and linens. But if you have an outdoor space, adding backyard essentials to your registry will ensure you always have an entertaining-ready alfresco area. We gathered several outdoor items for wedding registries that will be practical and stylish additions to your happily ever after. 1. Outdoor … Continue reading 7 Outdoor Entertaining Gifts To Include in Your Wedding Registry
The best outdoor parties are the ones that go off without a hitch. To get the seamless flow going for your next gathering, you need a plan and the right tools at the ready. Not sure where to start? We can help. Check out these 11 outdoor entertaining ideas and stock up on the essentials to make your next party a success. 1. Outdoor Dining … Continue reading 11 Outdoor Entertaining Ideas for Your Next Party
Are you and your partner planning a backyard wedding? First of all, congratulations! Second, props to you for your thoughtful venue choice. A home wedding is budget-friendly, personal, meaningful, and can be customized to fit your vision. You can make your nearing nuptials as grand or as casual as you wish. Since you chose a backyard over a traditional wedding venue, there are a few … Continue reading 20 Backyard Wedding Ideas
Your backyard doesn’t have to go into hibernation in the winter months. Whether you want to throw a casual wintertime get-together or a cold-weather hang with cocktails, you can host an affair to remember no matter where you live. So grab a hot toddy, and let’s start planning an epic outdoor winter party. Stay Warm and Cozy Warmth is an essential element for any cold … Continue reading How to Throw an Outdoor Winter Party
There’s one thing we all know about the holiday season: there is a LOT to do and not a lot of time to get it all done. Here’s another thing we know: the holidays are all about food. After all, it’s one of the ways we show love and express ourselves, especially at this time of year. We’re sharing our favorite easy-to-make holiday recipes that … Continue reading Low Stress (But Fancy) Holiday Recipes
If you’re not in charge of cooking this year for Thanksgiving, why not provide the entertainment for your guests while you wait for the main meal to begin? This will keep the “Is the food ready yet?” questions to a minimum, and it will keep boredom at bay. Check out the following festive activities the whole family can enjoy. 1 — Flag Football Is there … Continue reading 10 Fun Things to Do on Thanksgiving
Friendsgiving has been a huge holiday in recent years, with seven in 10 Americans ranging from ages 18 to 38 preferring Friendsgiving over a traditional Thanksgiving. We totally get it — you don’t have to worry about being on your best behavior, offending grandma, or being bombarded with personal questions. If you’ve ever felt this way on Turkey Day, why not host Friendsgiving and celebrate … Continue reading How to Host Friendsgiving
We get it, it can be tough to squeeze in a date night. By the time the weekend arrives, both of you are probably too exhausted to dress up and head out for the night. But a date night doesn’t have to mean dinner reservations and valet parking. You can have a memorable night in with your sweetheart just by stepping into your backyard. We … Continue reading 9 Backyard Date Night Ideas
