What a weekend!

I have decided to blog only once during the course of the weekend because of homework beckoning in the distance.
Anyways, if you are looking for a great party idea to get a small group together, try a dinner club. Dinner clubs should ideally be small so that you can all talk to each other, instead of having to mingle with a crowd of more. This is good for those who don't really like to go up to people and talk. Each meeting, the host family can buy the ingredients for a dinner beforehand, and everyone can lend a hand in making it when they get there. Older children can take charge of a certain aspect of the dinner, like a mini-appetizer. Moms can do one part of the meal, and Dads can do the other. This is a great way to talk to people, as well as be part of something. When choosing a recipe/theme for the food, try something new. For instance, if you do an Asian theme, try to cook foods that you normally wouldn't or foods that you haven't had before. A great place of inspiration: a favorite restaurant. However, steer clear of fast food joints and places that serve burgers, etc. It will make the experience a lot more fun.
Above all else, try to talk, get to know the people in your dinner club. Draw the shyer folks out of their shells and get them to loosen up. Have activities planned in case there is a lull, and just have fun!

Little Star