Don’t be afraid
to set the
outdoor table with
real dishes. It’s more
eco-friendly than
plastic or paper.
The key is to amass
a super-inexpensive
collection so you
won’t sweat breakage.
Pick a palette and
scoop up plates at
garage sales or
secondhand shops.
The only
barbecue
rub you'll ever need:
Mix equal parts salt,
pepper, paprika, and
brown sugar. Works
with ribs, chicken,
steaks, you name it.
STEVEN RAICHLEN,
host of PBS'
Primal Grill
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To keeP track
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labeled straws. Write
each guest’s name
on two round stickers
(buy them at office-
supply stores) and
sandwich a straw
between them.
ALLISON CARTER,
theprofessional
organizer.com
Make drinks
special right
down to the ice cubes.
Freeze orange juice or
any other fruit juice in
shaped ice-cube trays.
Add the cubes to iced
tea or sparkling water
for a flavor boost.
C 2 Q Set out a tray
filled with things
guests might need
during the course of
the party, such as mini
tubes of sunscreen and
bug spray.
4 0 For some good old-fashioned
fun at your party, break out the lawn
games. Croquet, lawn darts, and lawn
bowling are good no-sweat options.
Award prizes to the winners.
Lawn bowling set, $69, llbean.com
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2010
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Find your perfect pairing at
snackpicks.com
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