wendow
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Oh that is sad, mama I understand the sadness there.
I didn't take a single picture.
The biggest mistake I made last year for DDs party was food. People hardly ate and there was sooooo much left over. She warned me people wouldn’t eat much because they hop around from party to party plus they usually have a nice meal with their extended families (like we did) but I didn’t listen. So if you think that applies to your guests, just beware.
The biggest hit was the chocolate fountain. I ordered it from Walmart for about $25. They LOVED it! It is pretty much all they ate. Ha!
Our grocery stores have frozen gluten free desserts. My SIL always grabs them for my nephew with celiac when they visit. You could get some of those on the side.
Can you make the pulled chicken in an instant pot or crock pot? It would be super easy!
That decor is tough. I think I’d go with Gerber daisies (bright colors) in mason jars (12 for $10 at Walmart) and do burlap table runners etc. Throw in some white lace. Check Costco and sams for flowers. I ordered online and had delivered 2 days before. Assemble morning of and done. Check hobby lobby and Walmart for the rest of the decor...burlap, lace, etc.
To save $$, order balloons online. There is a great selection. Then get the $30 helium tank and blow them up yourself.
Have fun!
Love it! Thank you Any ideas for buying guac in bulk reasonably, or should I just make it??
I'll jump in - I think I'd skip the guac b/c if you make it yourself, it doesn't keep more than hours and if you buy it, it's expensive...and you said you have a budget...
Instead, since you have the vegans, I'd have a black bean or vegan refried bean option, in addition to veg, for a protein push for them...
Plus, I'd do either a vegan spanish rice (https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spanish_rice/ - use veg broth) or just plain white rice, so folks (GF) have a 2nd option for their tacos over tortillas...
Bonus, if you have the beans, rice, and planned veg, you literally don't need to make anything more for the main course meal...then you're just planning dessert...
I was planning to just do whole black beans. You think a refried black bean would be better? I was contemplating a cilantro lime rice also but cilantro is hit and miss with people so I'll go with your recipe. Thanks for sharing.
I think either would be fine - just having the bean option is enough.
(You can find vegan refried black beans in canned form that are good to go from the can, so it becomes a very simple option...and I do love simple)
I know they have the refried canned black beans...I just don't like them much...I prefer whole beans (I eat a lot of beans lol). And I buy a lot of canned beans (as well as cook from dried) so it's not the canned thing that I dislike. But you suggesting them made me wonder if others prefer refried more. I certainly want to offer what others prefer and is easiest to serve. And yes, simple is good. It's very good
I'd go with the whole bean option rather than refried. Also, I would make sure there was some sort of dessert for the vegans other than fruit. Do you do much baking? You could bake some DF/GF/V cookies & that would cover your guest's allergies. Love the taco bar idea - brilliant!
So, right now, the dessert options I have on my list is a cake (dairy and gluten infested), df/gf cupcakes, vegan cookies, and a candy bar which will be df/gf/vegan other than 1 candy (out of 5). Seems balanced to me. Do I need fruit still? Doing a veggie tray also.
So, right now, the dessert options I have on my list is a cake (dairy and gluten infested), df/gf cupcakes, vegan cookies, and a candy bar which will be df/gf/vegan other than 1 candy (out of 5). Seems balanced to me. Do I need fruit still? Doing a veggie tray also.
OP, I was in my dollar tree today. I was so surprised at the really nice grad decor they had this year. The one near us always stocks stuff in green and white and purple and gold for our 2 local high schools in the spring. They also had some really great yard signs, banners, etc.
My dd wants a theme with bright colors but also 'farmhouse' style. Is that even doable? What colors look good with farmhouse?