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I absolutely love getting together with my friends. I have many special friends in my life that I have met through college, work, church, and other communities I have been a part of. Getting together with my close friends and family is so rewarding and refreshing after a long week at work or at school. Another one of my passions is hosting parties. I have always enjoyed being able to have people over in my living spaces and enjoy their time and company. I like putting on small parties and gatherings for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and really any other occasion where one might throw a party! It is such a great way to connect with people you may have not seen for a long time or are wanting to stay in touch. I believe there are several important steps in throwing great parties, and I’d love to share them with you!

The first step is to have a good space to allow a party or gathering to happen. For me, I have recently enjoyed moving into a new home. I picked out a place big enough for myself, but also a good kitchen/living space with which to put on events or parties. My new house has a modern kitchen with two large ovens, a drop-down sink, and a granite island in the middle. I love this part of the house because it offers such a unique space for baking, eating, and hanging out. My living room is also home to a few nice couches with a TV that allows for people to gather and be entertained during a party.  If you aren’t as lucky to have a great house like mine, there are other places that you may be able to throw a good party in your own home. Basements can work as they are usually large, but it has to be furnished (not dark or damp, this is not good for a party!). I would say you may have the best luck with a house rather than an apartment, as houses generally run quite a bit bigger. Anyways, once you have your spot, you want to get the proper ingredients for a great party!

Drop what you’re doing right now, and go to the store. You have to get delicious food if you want to throw a really good party. I’m not just talking about spaghetti and meatballs; I’m talking pizza, buffalo wings, charcuterie boards, burgers, tacos, vegetable and fruit trays, smoked salmon, chips, and nachos. Also, make sure you are buying candy. Buy as many candy boxes as you can fit in your cart! The most important thing is to get food that will keep people happy and leave them satisfied with the party. 

Once the party is over, you are unfortunately left with a lot of clean-up. Hopefully, the people you invited aren’t super messy, but you never know. I’ve thrown parties that left me picking up plastic cups, candy boxes, and chip wrappers for hours. People love to party, but not necessarily to clean up the party! This is sort of the flipside of throwing a party in your house. However well it goes, you are usually left cleaning up by yourself. Personally, I still think the pros outweigh the cons of throwing a party. Good luck with your future party hosting endeavors. Remember to have fun and invite the people you love!