Can you believe Memorial Day is only a week away?
Such an important holiday to honor all that have served
I’m heading to the coast soon to get ready for a long weekend with family
Time to start thinking about food and decorations…
I rounded up some of my very favorites for inspiration
The first thing I’ll do is decorate!
I will get out my Firecracker Chargers and Flag Glasses
There is still time to paint Flag Glasses and Firecracker Chargers for your Summer festivities
Red, white and blue painted bottles are not only decorative, they can be vases too!
Hobby Lobby has a great selection of red white and blue things, and festive decor on sale right now
A Kitchen Island Star Spangled Buffet & Snack Station keeps plates and flatware handy and easy access snack jars
I use a mixture of paper plates, mostly for the kids and quick snacks, and melamine plates, there are so many cute ones now!
Everything is handy for serving
I love to use fresh flowers on the outdoor table,
they thrive in the humidity
Flip Flops, Firecrackers, and Flags
And of course we will need food!
Let’s talk dessert first, shall we?
Triple Chocolate USA Bundt Cake is a crowd pleaser
Or how about a Watermelon Ice Cream Pie
or Chocolate Chip Watermelon Mini Cupcakes
Or a trompe l’oeil {fool the eye} Corn on the Cob Cake
HHjr will have his grills going
Kebabs are always a favorite, as well as spare ribs and grilled shrimp
Sweet Chili Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs with Pineapple and Smoked Sausage
Blackened Lemon Shrimp Skewers
I have pinned lots of side dishes, salads and appetizers
for quick reference also
Recipes great for Memorial Day and all summer long,
see my Memorial Day Weekend Pinterest Board here
Smooth Sailing to Memorial Day!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday