Less than two months postpartum, we began weekly dinner parties. My sisters were finally done with school and started full-time jobs. They were ready to move in with their respective partners, leaving us as empty nesters (minus the newborn). The six, now seven of us, had grown close and wanted to make sure we made time for one another. One of my sisters had just attended another dinner party club and shared the idea with us. We could do that. And so began our new tradition. Finding Our New Normal Postpartum I remember feeling isolated at times when I was…
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Host the ultimate camping-themed dinner party at home! Today, we cover camp-chic decor ideas, a delicious camping-inspired menu, and a hilarious tent relay race. We have our first camping trip planned with our daughter coming up, so I thought what better way to prepare than with a camping dinner party! (Although let’s be honest, can you ever truly be prepared for camping with a one-year-old?) Camping Dinner Party Decor Ideas: Camp Chic I kept the table simple with a classic plaid plastic tablecloth, some twinkly lights and our camping lanterns. The flowers were leftovers from my daughter’s first birthday. I…
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It’s that time of the year, my friends. The snow has finally melted, the street sweepers have cleaned the roads, and all the eager Canadians are jumping into their barely warm pools. Pool party season is finally upon us! This week, we enjoy some poolside Coronas and Kabobs in the ultimate pool party! The Menu: Hot Off the Skewer As the secondary chef in my household, I know the best way to ensure everyone enjoys their meal is to make sure they are very hungry. This is especially easy to do when you are burning extra calories in the pool.…
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If you have mastered the “Around the World” dinner party and are now looking for something new and exciting, you have come to the right place! Today, we cover six dinner party themes that will impress and delight your guests. Be sure to check out the individual blog posts for more details! Silent Library Dinner Party Walk the delicate balance between “library” and “Silent Library” with this theme. Lull them into a false sense of calm with a beautifully decorated table and a favourite book-inspired meal. For dessert, bust out your favourite silent library games! Decor: Menu: Games: Talent Show…
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With the warmer weather upon us and May being National Hamburger Month, we finally decided now is the time to break out the burgers. This week, we are competing to see who will have the honour of serving the esteemed Burger of the Day in our Bob’s Burgers inspired dinner party. The Menu: Eat Your Heart Out Sliders will serve as the blank canvas for our chefs. Each competitor brought their own toppings to assemble the sliders, and presented them with a cocktail pairing. We judged on creativity and taste. We served the sliders with a couple of salads on…
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Introduction: A Delicate Balance Between “Library” and “Silent Library” In addition to excellent conversation and beautiful decor, one undeniable sign of a good dinner party is your ability to raise your guest’s blood pressure. And that’s exactly what we have locked in for this week’s Silent Library Dinner Party theme. If you aren’t familiar, Silent Library is a TV game show that aired on MTV in the late 2000s. Two teams face off in different bizarre challenges where they must achieve whatever objective they have been assigned as silently as possible. Challenges range from painful, to disgusting to hilarious. Now,…