About Entertaining: Parties on a Budget; Father's Day; Bruschetta

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Entertaining Entertaining Plan a Party RSVP & Etiquette Birthdays From Donna Pilato, your Guide to Entertaining I don't know about you, but June makes me smile. The days are sunnier, the food is fresher, and the end of the school year is in sight (hooray, I get to reclaim my kitchen counters from the school books!). Have an Entertaining week! 8 Ways to Host a Summer Party on a Budget They say that the economy is improving, but I don't think that everyone is really feeling the change. Combine that sense of a tight budget with the anticipated expense of hosting a party, and it's easy to believe that entertaining is out of the question. Fortunately, the summer is a generous season, providing us with lots of ways we can afford to entertain our friends in a casual, budget-friendly, fun style. Try one or more of these 8 Ways to Host a Summer Party on a Budget and see how do-able it is to be the host with the most. See More About:  summer parties  summer entertaining  money saving parties I've Never Met a Bruschetta I Didn't Like Tomatoes are beginning to taste good again. I can't go out back and pick them in my yard yet, but the ones in the store are once again fresh, flavorful and have the right texture (picky, aren't I?). What this good tomato news means is that I can make tomato bruschetta appetizers. There are many delicious ways to prepare bruschetta appetizers - really, how bad can something be with toasted bread as its base? - but fresh summer tomato bruschetta still have to be my favorites. See More About:  appetizers  party recipes  tomato recipes Celebrate Your Unique Dad The most important thing to do when you plan a party to celebrate someone is to take into consideration their particular interests and tastes. What makes them happy? Which is why my Father's Day menu won't be focused on hamburgers for the men in my life. No, it will have more of an Italian flair. What will your day look like? See More About:  father's day  father's day parties  father's day menus Top Gifts for the Party Dad Does your dad take over when there's a party in the house? Is he out there mixing up his favorite martinis and showing off on the grill? Then you'll want to get him a gift this Father's Day that will allow him to show off his hosting skills in style. See More About:  father's day  dad gifts  men's gifts Entertaining Ads Party Food Ideas Kid Birthday Parties Birthday Party Menu Parties Party Menu Featured Articles Wordless Wednesday - Flip Flops Birthday Cake Easy Party Hors D'Oeuvres Be Prepared for Surprises When You Plan Your Party Prepare Your Home for Drop In Guests Cupcake Inspiration Gallery Bridal Showers - How to Plan a Bridal Shower   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? More> This newsletter is written by: Donna Pilato Entertaining Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Entertaining newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Organize A Summertime Potluck Gifts for the Entertaining Grad How to Plan a Guest List Top Summer Party Tips Gift Ideas for Dad Advertisement