How to Plan a Summer BBQIn Feburary 2016 27,

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Pick the right day. BBQ's are best for end of the week gatherings or weekend days. Pick a time when most people will be available.
Create your guest list. If you've had lots of parties, you know that guest lists tend to expand. If you invite one friend, you have to invite others and so on. Pick compatible people from various sources. Don't just invite people from work. If you do invite people from work, limit the number so that they don't cluster and only talk about work. Diversify. Include neighbors and family members and new acquaintances. Introduce your guests to one another so they can mingle and talk.
Make a party CD. It's a good idea to have all of the music planned ahead of time so that you aren't distracted by choosing CDs and changing the tunes. Making MP3 CDs is great for parties because you can fit 8 hours of music on one CD.
Plan the food. Get a fairly accurate head count so that you know how much of everything to buy. As you invite people, assign them a type of food (salad, dessert, drinks) to bring. Plan for about 20 percent more than you expect. Have a variety of items on hand to BBQ for different tastes. If some people are vegetarian, have some gardenburgers to toss on the grill.
Make sure the food is safe. Meat and mayo based products can't be left for more than 4 hours without refrigeration. No food should be uncovered or in the sun. Barbecue meat to at least medium. Keep an eye on people who over-indulge in alcohol. Have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher on hand for emergencies.
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How to Host a Mary Kay PartyIn Feburary 2016 18,

In Feburary 2016 18,
Select a date and time that you can commit to hosting your Mary Kay party.
Clarify any questions you have about the hostess program that your Independent Beauty Consultant is working with. Some consultants give gifts to their hostess, while others give discounts on product. Be clear on what you will receive as the hostess of a Mary Kay facial or makeover.
Make an invite list and include everyone. Over invite guests to guarantee that you have at least the number you need. Be sure to invite six or seven guest if you need three to attend and invite twenty if you need ten guests to attend.
Set aside a time to give your consultant the invite information for your guests or to invite them yourself. Who is sending out the invites is a decision that you will need to make with your consultant, but remember it is her job and could save you a lot of effort.
Track RSVP responses as they come in for your Mary Kay party.
Return calls or emails that your consultant may send. She wants your Mary Kay party to be a success and is probably looking to speak with you to confirm some aspect of your party.
Prepare a clean area for your Mary Kay party with a space to put everything on and a seat for everyone. Often a kitchen table works best and provides access to a sink as needed.
Prepare any food or beverages you plan to serve after your Mary Kay party. This is not necessary, but some women enjoy relaxing after their facials.
Relax and have fun.
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