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Cameron Maggart
Celebrating America’s birthday has held firm as a staple of the American pastime, and continuing with the 250th anniversary should be no different. But, how can homeowners celebrate while ensuring the safety of others, and their homes? We’ve all seen the videos: a firework flies off-course into a window, somebody forgets they’re holding a Roman candle, or an unsuspecting kiddo gets into something they aren’t supposed to. Read on to prevent these, and more, from happening, while creating an inviting and festive environment.
Decorations
The predicament every party-thrower faces, buying the right decorations. Fourth of July, thankfully, has an iconic red white and blue theme given for you, so making the best party comes down to choosing what decorations give the best bang for your buck. While very dependent on the scale of the party, generally, bulk party supplies (utensils, napkins, cups, etc.) are the way to go for supplying a party. Other, more emphatic decorations like table toppers, tablecloths, lights, and flags can be mood-setters that can be reused for future holidays, creating a sense of unity with pops of spangled stars. Department stores like Walmart and Hobby Lobby, or Amazon if you’re looking for an online alternative, sell affordable, but lasting, flag buntings that seamlessly take up empty space, differentiating your party from others. These stores also hold bulk packs of table decorations and garland which can be used both inside and outside. If you’re planning for more of an outdoor extravaganza, lights could also be a viable and pleasantly-surprising addition to a get-together. Luckily, a 40 foot spool of red, white, and blue lights runs for around 6 dollars.Food Spills and Cuisine
The best parties have a memorable food item. An item that hoodwinks the tastebuds of your invitees will elevate your party from good, to truly spectacular. All this in mind, it should still be friendly to the planners. After all, dips, condiments, sauces, and sodas can stain those precious drapes or carpets, creating an avoidable mess.The solution to this comes to us in the form of a designated eating area. Outside party-throwers pay attention, as this is most applicable to you. Covering a 10 foot party table in festive decorations is the perfect solution to keep your home clean, while still remaining festive and unified. Plus, a table like that can easily seat 10-12 people. If you can’t fit one of these, no problem, reactive countermeasures, like carpet foam-cleaners, are both frugal-friendly and applicable outside of the party.
Although, in regards to food itself, think of finger-foods, charcuterie, baked goods, and dry snacks as your best friends for sides. For main courses however, the classic hamburger and hotdog are too patriotic to pass up, with inclusive options like veggie-dogs and impossible burgers available for substitution.
The Bottom Line
Throwing a fantastic party begins with the house it happens in. If this party and other celebrations sound like an enticing future you want to be a part of, reach out to a Ruoff loan officer today to help secure your future as a homeowner!
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