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Are you ready to fire up the grill?
Are you ready to fire up the grill?
Throwing a backyard BBQ party doesn’t have to be a big ordeal. If you keep it simple, comfortable, and fun then you will have a blast.
Who is ready to have a stress-free backyard BBQ?
Invites
Go as casual as you can…you can call, text or send everyone a cool image like this one:
There is no need for a lot of fuss so stop stressing and have fun. Remember, not everyone is going to be able to come. Make sure you invite a mixture of family and friends. If guests call and ask if they can bring something, please say… YES! Don’t be a control freak, let people help. When you get help, it is less work plus you want to have fun too.
Food/Drinks
The best advice I’m going to give you is…keep the menu simple. Steaks, burgers, and hot dogs are our favorites for the grill. For sides, have chips, corn on the cob, fruit, baked potatoes, salad (green or pasta) and that is about it! Remember, if people ask if they can bring anything, let them! You can never have too much food at a party; people love to go home with leftovers.
Make sure to have plenty of water, Dr Pepper, and mixed drinks. I’m not a drinker, but I always make sure I have my Dr Pepper on hand. One of my favorite drinks to make on a hot summer day are Dr Pepper Slushies! Super easy to make-Dr Pepper and ice in the blender.
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Shopping for the Backyard BBQ
Go to your local Walmart and get everything you need. It’s so convenient to go to one store for everything. There is no need to be running around to store to store. Keep it simple and simple is stress-free.
The best thing about a backyard BBQ is that it is casual and simple. No need to spend hours in the kitchen cooking, like I said you can grab everything at Walmart. People can pop in, grab a plate, talk, drink lots of Dr Pepper and have a stress free time.
Are you ready to throw your backyard BBQ?
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I’m always ready to fire up the grill, lol. It’s my favorite way to cook during the summer. Abby just reminded me I had to get some Dr. Pepper for her to take to camp with her. We try to keep it on hand at home as well.
Walmart does have so many great things. I have a rule when i have a party or BBQ just keep it simple people will eat what is there and too many choices of drinks and food is a waste.
These are great tips. I always keep food simple, and when people ask what to bring, I tell them to bring paper plates, paper towels, or similar.
I’m all about stress-free! Looks like a tasty and fun BBQ.
Looks like some good BBQ food to me! I love that it’s easy and low stress. I’m all about low stress.
I totally agree on keeping things simple and I always appreciate a one-stop shop. My tip for entertaining is to pick up disposable plates while you’re in the store and skip the dishes.
I know how stressful it can get when you’re planning a party! I think these tips will definitely help. Keeping a simple menu, especially when it’s not a pot luck type of party makes everything easier for the host!
As long as the meat is good, then everyone is! I love having backyard BBQ’s.
These are some excellent tips. I need to go to a BBQ one of these days.
I agree about keeping the food simple, that is the easiest way to have a stress free time. Going to Wal-Mart is also something we o a lot for food and parties, everything is there!
That’s my kind of day, a stress-free BBQ day. So far, I have only grilled once this summer but plan to do it more.
A BBQ party is a great idea during summertime. Walmart usually has everything you need and keeping the bbq simple is a win-win.
We love BBQ’s but they are always super stressful for me. It’s good to know there are ways around it!
I would love to do a BYBBQ but I have to go to other people’s houses for that. We’re not allowed to have grills where I live. *eye roll* No idea why…
Ohh this is just in time. We are planning to have a bbq grill party at my grandparents home over the next two weeks, Glad I came over this post. Definitely be taking note of this. Thanks!
Now these all look like great tips for throwing a stree free BBQ! And just in time for the 4th!!
I love laid back party planning, definitely something that I don’t want to stress over! I think these are great tips. And everything you need at a party is definitely in Walmart!
These are such a great tips and I think I am now ready to throw a BBQ party on this coming weekend! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Awesome tips! I love Walmart, it’s 2 minutes away from us and has everything, definitely makes entertaining a lot easier.
It’s been a long time since I’ve entertained like this. I think stress free with the right kind of people is the way to go. I do need a better outdoor space, I’m just not quite sure how to get it at this point.
I live fairly close to my siblings, cousins and their families so the 4th of July is always a big family get together party for us. This year, it will be my eldest cousin who will be the host. We love potluck BBQ parties and I was assigned to bring the kabobs. We are all going to use disposable plates and utensils to make clean up easy, and of course, lots and lots of Dr. Pepper to enjoy
I agree that keeping it simple is smart. People like to help and being able to bring a dish is easy way for them to be able to do something that everyone can enjoy. :)
My neighbor somehow manages to have a party like this during July 4th and we have always had a great time. Love bbq corn and veggie patties. Not a huge fan of sodas though!