Fast and Fun Gathering Ideas to Round Out Summer
Episode description
As summer winds down, grab one of these ideas and invite someone to enjoy all that is warm, bright, and easy about the season. From the most simple to lovely and detailed, here are some ideas for fast, fun get-togethers to round off summer and nourish friendships... for the Kingdom.
3 Quick Tips for Last-Minute Summer Gatherings:
- The more you prepare in advance, the better. Planning ahead means less stress for you and better participation for those you’re inviting.
- The more you enjoy it, the more your guests will enjoy it. Relax and don't sweat the small stuff!
- Remember, biblical hospitality has a purpose… Inviting others into fellowship as we fellowship with Christ. So the best preparation we can do is prayer! Then enjoy the time together.
Highlights:
- “Garden Party” | Ice Cream Bar | Picnic at the Park
- Coffee and Dessert | Coffeeshop Date | A Walk with a Drink
- Snacks and Apps Potluck
- S’mores Party | Popsicles on the Porch | Watermelon Night
- Backyard Brunch | Waffle, Toast or Yogurt Bar | Picnic Breakfast
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Find my favorite breakfast and brunch recipes here.
And a few of my favorite breakfast picks!
- Breakfast Skillet with Turmeric & Kale
- The prettiest yogurt breakfast parfait is simple to make and lovely to serve.
- Have you ever made a dutch baby? This version with salmon is so elegant but isn’t hard to make.
Here are a few fun summer recipes to try!
- Strawberry Mojito Popsicles - these are delicious and really healthy!
- These Blueberry Basil Popsicles are very simple to make and are really delicious. If you want, you can add yogurt to the recipe for added protein!
Whether you love to make it fancy or you just want to keep it simple and casual, invite a friend or three and get out to enjoy the sweet days of summer!
Complete show notes are here!
Other episodes to listen to:
Modesty (It sets the tone for how we host!)
A Case for Biblical Hospitality
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