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4 Ways to Make Any Ordinary Weeknight More Special for Yourself

Posted on by April Stephens

If you’re like most people, you may have found that your weeknights have become increasingly routine as you’ve gotten older. After working all day, it can be tempting to make a quick dinner, sit down in front of the TV and do nothing else until it’s time for bed. With a bit of creativity, though, you can drag your weeknights out of the same boring rut. Here are four great ways to make any ordinary weeknight more special for yourself.

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How to Transform Your Garage Into a More Usable Space Before Summer

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You can use your garage for a lot more than just parking your car or storing your old junk. This summer, you can use it as a space for your kids to hangout, as a quiet space for you to get some work done, as a workshop for your new hobby, or anything else you need a little more room for. Here are some things that you can do to transform your garage into a more usable space before the summer gets here.

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Give Yourself a Reason to Spend Time in Your Yard This Spring

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Spending time in your yard this spring can provide you not only with fresh air and time in nature, but also with plenty to do to remain productive and creative. If you are looking for a reason to spend time in your yard this coming spring, there are a few activities and hobbies to consider and keep in mind.

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How to Plan and Host a Successful Barbecue Party

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Everyone likes to enjoy the outdoors and nice weather, and you should make the most out of it. A barbecue is a great activity to enjoy with your family and friends. There’s food, music, outdoor games, and it’s just a very relaxing time for everyone. Below we will show you how to plan a successful barbecue party.

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3 Ways to Impress Your Dinner Party Guests

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One of the great parts of being adults is that you get to throw parties when you want to. You can easily send out invitations to friends without asking anyone for permission first. However, when you invite your friends over for dinner, you’re now responsible for facilitating a great experience. This means that you’ll want to plan and prepare in advance. Not only do you want to make sure they have a nice time, but it’s great to leave a great impression that leaves them wanting more. Consider the following ways you can impress your dinner party guests.

Create a custom drink for the evening

If you’re having a Christmas dinner party, consider creating a fun Christmas cocktail for your guests. Go with the flow of the theme. If you’re serving apple martinis, you can call them “Christmas-tinis” or another creative name. If your guests don’t drink alcohol, that’s perfectly fine. You can create a mocktail instead. Don’t forget to include beverages like sparkling water, bottled water, and tea.

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How to Plan the Perfect Garden Party

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Are you thinking about throwing a garden party this summer? If so, you’ll probably be giving careful thought to all the aspects of the party from settings to food/drink menus to mood music.

One of the first things to look at is the size of your garden and the number of guests that it could realistically hold. You might initially feel like throwing the invites wide open, only to later realize that space is a bit tight, so take the time to determine who you’d most like to attend and work from there until you’ve reached a reasonable maximum. Once you’ve finalized the guest list, you can begin sending out invites to get a clear picture of expected attendance.
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