Crap. I just agreed to host a party in October.

[Sannum]

I am so freaking goody goody.

I sense a trip to the Ikea kitchen section and Costco in my future. I do NOT cook, so this should be very interesting. Any tips? It is just going to be booze, finger food and desserts I think.

I just made a mistake...:scared:

[K8-EEE]

1. OMG....I LOVE That Type Of Thing!

Do you live by a Trader Joe's? Their freezer stuff is great for munchie parties...

You have lots of time to try stuff and see what you like! What I love from the TJs freezer: the mini tacos & taquitos (with salsa & guacamole natch) and the veggie versions of the taquitos are great for those of that persuasion (I have lots of vegetarians in my family & they raved over the potato & soy chorizo taquitos. I just put them on a sepearate serving platter than the beef ones to avoid mix-ups!)

Also the frozen stir fry veggie egg rolls are deVINE! And the breaded chicken tenders you can serve with bbq sauce -- round everything off with a raw veggie platter and you're set!

That is my FAVE kind of party, hors d'oevres & drinks!

[Sannum]

4. Trader Joe's---Why didn't I think of that!

Thanks!! I do have two in my city:)

[K8-EEE]

7. Great For Oct Fests -- TJs Spiced Apple Cider

If you put that in a crock pot on the porch or by the front door...the smell is so Fall-licious!! You just have to plug it in a couple of hours ahead of time and leave it with a ladle and some coffee cups.

[Doctor_J]

2. That gives you plenty of time to move

and not tell anyone where you went

[Floogeldy]

3. At least it is not too late to back out of the deal.

Forget it.

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[MissB]

5. You can almost just shop at Costco

and find all you need, depending on what sort of a party we're talking about.

What does the Ikea kitchen section have to do with the party?

[K8-EEE]

8. Serving Platters, Wooden Spoons, Tongs, Wine Glasses

Tablecloths, trays....Great buffet service stuff at Ikea -- and the wine glasses, real glasses, come in 6 packs that are almost cheaper than plastic!

[MissB]

10. oooohhhh

I see. (No Ikea around here.)

Sannum might be better off just renting that sort of stuff, unless entertaining is going to be a regular thing.

[Sannum]

11. No Ikea? You are missing out!

I could probably outfit the entire party for less than 50 bucks. Their prices are amazing!

[K8-EEE]

12. Depends On How Many People

I only rent if I have a LOT. The great thing about IKEA is that the stuff is designed so you can use it day to day for other stuff.

I have about six of these little canisters, I love them! For buffet parties I bring them out for cutlery and napkins. I like the Jesons' type look of it!

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=12644&langId=-1&parentCats=10110*10258

[MissB]

13. Now you've done it.

I'm going to have to make a trip north to visit the Ikea store.

[K8-EEE]

15. Where Is The Nearest One For You?

I go to the Burbank CA IKEA....A LOT...lol...

[MissB]

17. It's about 3 hours north

but my brother has an apartment up there (and is rarely there to use it) so it isn't too bad of a trip.

[Sannum]

16. ****BEWARE****

Once you enter, you will never think of decorating your house the same way again. I find myself at Bed Bath and Beyond going "I am not spending five bucks for something I can get for 99cents!":P

[K8-EEE]

18. This Is The $40 IKEA Computer Desk I Sit At Presently....

Although I got the baby blue & white combo....it's really nice although another WARNING is you have to put the stuff together yourself which is easy for anybody...except me, I have challenges in that area! I def manage to screw it up every time although am getting better, LOL.

Everything comes in a flat box...it's serve yourself and put it together yourself, but super cheap and nice Swedish company that doesn't give $$ to BushCo or anything!

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=11535&langId=-1&parentCats=10121*10390

[Sannum]

14. Only about 8-10 people

Not too many. I love those canisters!

[evlbstrd]

6. Trurn off the lights and let the dog out.

That oughtta take care of it.

[K8-EEE]

9. evlbstrd! You're also a prtypper!

LOL!

[evlbstrd]

21. Yes, you can.

I'm the one ppn the prty!

[gmoney]

19. I presume we're all invited?

Shrimp puffs for 70,000... and get plenty of ice.

[Sannum]

20. sure, but you guys might have to pitch in for the booze money...

:7

[MrScorpio]

22. Catering is your friend

Start saving up