Lisa Stukel

A Busy Mom's Guide to Entertaining Lisa Stukel

When my children were young, diapers, deadlines and housekeeping keptme from inviting people over, until I discovered simple, elegant waysto entertain without breaking my piggy bank, or my sanity. Despite busywork schedules and children's activities, it is possible to host aneasy dinner party or an outdoor barbecue. A Busy Mom's Guide toEntertaining will provide you with suggestions on how to hostgatherings both large and small while juggling the demands ofmotherhood. Simmering in these pages, you will find tips on what to keep in yourpantry, best places to host children's birthday parties, setting up theguest bedroom, hosting ladies themed parties, outdoor livingentertaining, brunches, entertaining house guests, and many more. Therecipes in this book are delicious and easy to assemble...music to anybusy mom's ears. So, set down your diaper bag and grab your spatula, it's time to startentertaining. No matter how simple or formal the event, your guestswill enjoy the opportunity to spend time with you and your children. The friendships cultivated by inviting people over to your house willbe immeasurable and long lasting.