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Tips on getting ready for an outdoor party

By jjohnson

When the weather is pleasant, we start to look forward to being outdoors. Having an outdoor party in our own backyard is a great way to enjoy the good weather with family or friends. Getting ready for such an even means planning menus and drinks, but also making sure we have all the supplies we need to make it an enjoyable outing.

Here are some tips on some items we might overlook, but really can use to make the party a big success.

We are going to have a lot of coming and going from the backyard with people going through the door frequently. We can avoid the dirt and grime from this by using some door mats along the entry and exits. The HOMWE mats are an all weather construction that absorbs moisture and traps dirt and they have a backing that is slip resistant. They come in a set of two, which makes it easy to put both down in sequence so even more dirt stays on the mat and stays off our carpets.
$22 from Amazon $40 from Walmart

If we are firing up the grill then we will need some basting brushes. This is a set with two large and two small brushes. That allows us to have a set for different sauces and oils. Keeping the items on the grill well basted will prevent things from drying out. That is one of the secrets to having perfectly cooked meats and vegetables, something we want so our party is a success.
$7 from Amazon

Sometimes we will want the doors to stay open, especially when carrying platters to and from the kitchen. These Wondermax door stops will make sure that when we need it, the door is out of our way. No need to have someone standing by to open and close the doors. We can make things easy with these stops. They work on a variety of floors including concrete, tile, linoleum, and wood.
$16 from Amazon

This chalkboard banner is a great way to communicate to our guests and can also be used for fun and games. We can tell everyone where to find the drinks and when to expect the meals to come off the grill. We can let the kids draw using the dry erase markers. There is adhesive to help it stick to the wall.
$18 from Amazon

A fun way to increase the enjoyment of the outdoor party is live music. Even better is live music you create yourself. This Hola! Music ukulele is the perfect thing to add a fun vibe to the get together. It has a solid mahogany top, back and sides. The fingerboard and bridge are rosewood. It comes with a gig back, strap and pics. Best of all the package includes two months of free live classes. Very soon you will at least be able to strum a few chords.
$146 from Amazon $211 from Walmart

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