Q. My husband turns 30 next month and I want to do something really special for him. There are about 50 people I would like to invite that will probably come. I know cake and ice cream would probably be cheapest but I would like to serve food. I think finger foods can really add up when you do that much so I was thinking some sort of a meal that I can make a lot of. Any ideas? I will probably just have lemonade, tea, and water for drinks. Thanks!
A. How about having bowls of "filler" snacks set out around the party rooms before the guest arrive, containing inexpensive things like popcorn and bulk-purchased potato and corn chips? To offset any dryness and saltiness, also set out bowls of fresh fruit, and a couple of platters of cut fruits. And/or some platters of cut veggies, with or without dips. Fresh produce in season is about as inexpensive as you can get. Let people eat these for a good hour before the "real" food is served.
For food which you need to control the costs of (while still providing comfortably for your guests), how about a salad bar? Of course, this can include greens, tasty additions, and dressings, but it could also be just a good selection of complete and filling salads, such as potato, pasta, taco, five-bean, egg, and so on.
Or have a sandwich bar, with a wide variety of bread-roll types, sandwich salads (such as tuna salad, egg salad, etc), "cheap meats" such as chicken (roast it yourself and shred for sandwiches), plus a bit of greens, onion, tomato, and sliced cheeses.
In some areas, it's perfectly socially acceptable for the hostess to ask guests to bring a dish or a bottle to the party, in lieu of a birthday gift. If I'm invited to such a party, I usually supplement the food-gift with a fancy birthday card, and share any photos I take at the party with the host family some days later.
Don't forget that there is a whole world of good recipes on the internet these days. It's a dieter's disaster just doing a little research!
Tell your DH, Happy Birthday from all of us kindly strangers on Y!A .... :-D
For food which you need to control the costs of (while still providing comfortably for your guests), how about a salad bar? Of course, this can include greens, tasty additions, and dressings, but it could also be just a good selection of complete and filling salads, such as potato, pasta, taco, five-bean, egg, and so on.
Or have a sandwich bar, with a wide variety of bread-roll types, sandwich salads (such as tuna salad, egg salad, etc), "cheap meats" such as chicken (roast it yourself and shred for sandwiches), plus a bit of greens, onion, tomato, and sliced cheeses.
In some areas, it's perfectly socially acceptable for the hostess to ask guests to bring a dish or a bottle to the party, in lieu of a birthday gift. If I'm invited to such a party, I usually supplement the food-gift with a fancy birthday card, and share any photos I take at the party with the host family some days later.
Don't forget that there is a whole world of good recipes on the internet these days. It's a dieter's disaster just doing a little research!
Tell your DH, Happy Birthday from all of us kindly strangers on Y!A .... :-D
My husband is turning 30 years old. What would be a memorable birthday gift?
Q. He likes Star Wars, Transformers, and the San Antonio Spurs.
Maybe something spontaneous?
Maybe something spontaneous?
A. Here are some sites that can give you some ideas.
www.gifts.com/ideas/him
www.designergifts.com/gifts-for-him.html
www.menstech.com/
www.uniquebirthdaygiftsideasformen.com/
www.gifts.com/ideas/him
www.designergifts.com/gifts-for-him.html
www.menstech.com/
www.uniquebirthdaygiftsideasformen.com/
What Can I do to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday in June ?
Q. My husband is turning 40, we live in Maine and I wouldn't mind taking him somewhere in New England for a special weekend if anyone as suggestions. He always wanted a Harley but that is out of our budget and isn't an option. He also loves Hippie type anything. I am hoping that if we go away we can rekindle his youth. But if your suggestion is a gift that would be great too. Please help.
A. Adult Birthday party ideas
http://www.adultpartyideas.com/html/miscellaneous_parties.html
http://www.party411.com/adult-birthday-planning-guide.html
http://purpletrail.com/partytrail/party_ideas/special_occasions/birthday/adult_birthday/
http://www.allpartyideas.com/adultparty.shtml
http://www.coolest-party-ideas.com/adult-party-ideas.html
http://www.celebrations.com/birthday
http://www.divinedinnerparty.com/adult-birthday-party-games.html
http://shindigzparty.wordpress.com/category/adult-birthday-parties/
http://www.life123.com/holidays/birthdays/adult-birthday-party-ideas/adult-birthday-party-ideas.shtml
http://hubpages.com/hub/Fun-Ideas-for-celebrating-your-30th-or-40th--or-50th-Birthday
http://www.adultpartyideas.com/html/miscellaneous_parties.html
http://www.party411.com/adult-birthday-planning-guide.html
http://purpletrail.com/partytrail/party_ideas/special_occasions/birthday/adult_birthday/
http://www.allpartyideas.com/adultparty.shtml
http://www.coolest-party-ideas.com/adult-party-ideas.html
http://www.celebrations.com/birthday
http://www.divinedinnerparty.com/adult-birthday-party-games.html
http://shindigzparty.wordpress.com/category/adult-birthday-parties/
http://www.life123.com/holidays/birthdays/adult-birthday-party-ideas/adult-birthday-party-ideas.shtml
http://hubpages.com/hub/Fun-Ideas-for-celebrating-your-30th-or-40th--or-50th-Birthday
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