Dinner parties are expensive, everybody’s busy, and with good friends, or a great mom support group you’re not worried about impressing anyone. You just want to hang out and relax. RIGHT? Potluck parties are one of the least stressful and most budget-friendly ways to throw a dinner party. But as with most communal efforts, they work best when everyone works together. We had our annual 5th Of July Potluck today. It wasn’t a large as a crowd we had last year, but for an rainy, day. We did fine with the 12 people that made it out.
Moms love big savings! We love eating and we love other families.Here are 4 reasons to consider having or attending a potluck dinner with like minded families.
Queen City Stay At Home Moms annual potluck 5th of the year gathering
1. Know why you’re having it! If it a birthday celebration, everyone can chip in with a gift. If its in the summer, do it at a park. If it’s cooler out, do it at a friends house.The key is to maximize the day! You could even make a fun play date out of it.
Don’t assume counter or prep space. Also if you’re hosting it, be prepared to provide the entree. Large items are typically difficult to transport and would be an inconvenience to one of your guests to bring to the meal.
2, Understand what to do. Who will bring what and how much? Where will you meet? Under the shed or by the play ground? Does everyone eat red meat? Any vegetarians? What time?
Make a dish that is hardy enough to survive the trip to the party and can be served at room temperature.
3.Make sure you organize it. If you host it at a park, call the local Park& Rec center for permission. (If your circle is comprised off non cookers,except one & everyone wants quality food-pay that friend to cook dinner for ya’ll once a month. Surly, they are willing to chip in for a great meal with a awesome host (Hey chef, get your money in advance, use Zokos!) while its NOT a potluck any more, it’s still an organic option to enjoy food together with friends-affordability. )
4. Don’t forget to get them to label their food. A piece of painter’s tape and sharpie would be fine–or someone might walk off with your plate/ bowl.Speaking of sporks, where will the tables and chairs come from?
You follow these 4 points and every potluck you plan from here on out will save you time, money, sanity and brain cells.
** Food Safety 2hr Rule
***Plan The Perfect potluck HERE!
* More tips and comments here!
“I suck at cooking” is not an excuse for premade food. Salads, punches, dips, etc. are all easy, readily available options that anyone can make. Till the next oven baked turkey sandwich, QC Supermom
QC Supermom 