About Entertaining: Easy Barbecue; National Rum Day

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Entertaining Entertaining Plan a Party RSVP & Etiquette Party Food From Donna Pilato, your Guide to Entertaining Have you gotten your fill of summer yet? I know that I haven't. So make the most of the remaining weeks and try a few of the summer party ideas you'll find in this week's newsletter. Have an Entertaining week! Easy Summer Dinner Party - Barbecue on the Deck This week I continue the easy summer dinner party menus with a Barbecue on the Deck. I'm sure that once September rolls around, I'll have more energy for preparing and cooking food for our parties. But right now I'm feeling lazy and this is the type of menu that I can muster up the energy to prepare. After it's cooked, I'll have enough energy left to sit back, cold drink in hand, and enjoy the summer night with my guests. See More About:  dinner parties  summer menus  easy barbecues Celebrate National Rum Day If you're looking for an excuse for a party this month, I have a good one for you. August 16 is National Rum Day, a great excuse to drink a... Read more RSVP, A Relic of a Bygone Era A reader recently responded to a question posed on this site about whether it's really necessary to RSVP. To paraphrase, this reader felt that in today's modern age, RSVPs are a relic of the past. What do you think? Summer Seafood Dinner Party When we go on a beach vacation, seafood is usually my meal of choice for most lunches and dinners. When I return home, there's always that wistful sadness that vacation is behind me along with the tastes of the seaside. So to keep those feelings from taking over, I like to plan a Summer Seafood Dinner Party to remind me that I can enjoy the flavors of the shore even when the lazy days on the beach have ended. See More About:  summer parties  theme parties  dinner parties Entertaining Ads Barbecue Party Ideas Bathroom Ideas Dinner Party Christmas Party Featured Articles Photo of the Week - Dessert Bruschetta Baby Showers - How to Plan a Baby Shower General Party Planning Advice Must Have Outdoor Party Games Readers Share Their Favorite Outdoor Party Games Lift a Glass to Drinking Games   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. 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 Plan a Summer Party on a Budget How to Plan a Guest List Top Summer Party Tips Plan a Back-to-School Party Advertisement