{"id":609,"date":"2014-05-13T14:30:39","date_gmt":"2014-05-13T18:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=609"},"modified":"2014-05-13T14:25:21","modified_gmt":"2014-05-13T18:25:21","slug":"planning-your-memorial-day-cookout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=609","title":{"rendered":"Planning Your Memorial Day Cookout"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to start planning your Memorial Day Cookout.\u00a0 We\u2019re here to help, with some\u00a0easy steps to follow, a guest tracker and\u00a0sample menu.\u00a0 So let’s get planning.<\/p>\n

What is Memorial Day?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Memorial Day is an American holiday to remember those servicemen and women who died while serving our country.\u00a0 (Note: This is different than Veteran’s Day, in which we celebrate the service of all U.S. Veterans, both living and deceased.)\u00a0 Many cities and towns have Memorial Day parades or ceremonies.\u00a0 If you can incorporate your town event prior to your party, it will give more meaning to this special day.<\/p>\n

Planning Your Memorial Day Cookout<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 1:\u00a0<\/strong> Set the date, time and location.\u00a0 You may also want to have a rain date.<\/p>\n

For this example, our Memorial Day Cookout will be Sunday at 12:00 p.m.\u00a0 The rain date will be Monday, at the same time.<\/p>\n

Note: We know that some guests will arrive a little earlier, and some will run late. Therefore, we expect the overall arrive time between 11:45 \u2013 12:15.<\/p>\n

Our social hour is planned for 12:00 \u2013 1:00.<\/p>\n

Step 2<\/strong>:\u00a0 Plan the menu: Fill out the Memorial Day Cookout Menu to determine what you would like to serve.<\/p>\n

Ours will be a casual cookout, with the typical hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ chicken and steak as the main course items.<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out our\u00a0Memorial Day Cookout – Sample Menu<\/a><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve also included a blank page so that you can fill out one for your cookout:<\/p>\n

Memorial Day Cookout – Blank Menu<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 3:\u00a0 <\/strong>Invite Guests and track RSVPs<\/p>\n

Use our guest tracker to make sure you\u2019ve included everyone.\u00a0 Be sure to keep a phone number or email address handy, in case you need to contact them for the rain date.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Guest Tracker<\/a><\/p>\n

Since this is a casual event, be prepared for people to offer to bring a dish.\u00a0 Lots of hands make for an easy day, so allow your guests to bring a dish.\u00a0 You can ask guests to bring something from your menu, or just add the dish to your planner.\u00a0 We usually add their dish to our Cookout Menu, and write their name in parenthesis.<\/p>\n

\u00a0For example:\u00a0 Cookies (Mom)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Veggie Tray (Aunt Jane)<\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/strong>\u00a0 Clean home and set up for party<\/p>\n

Do as much cleaning as you can ahead of time.\u00a0 It’s great if you can vacuum, dust, mop the floors, and finish your laundry earlier that week.\u00a0 Outdoor tasks include: mowing your lawn, vacuuming your pool and setting up chairs and tables ahead of time.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll want to reserve the 2-3 days before the party to complete your grocery shopping, decorate, and prepare the food.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Step 5:<\/strong> Shop for decorations and supplies<\/p>\n

If it’s a large party, consider using paper plates, napkins, cups and plastic utensils.\u00a0 Stock up on grilling supplies like wood or charcoal.\u00a0 Lastly, American flags and other red-white-and blue\u00a0items will complete the decorations for your event.<\/p>\n

Plan to do your grocery shopping two days before the event, and purchase your ice the day of the party.<\/p>\n

Here’s a checklist to summarize the steps\u00a0\u00a0we discussed:<\/p>\n

Memorial Day Cookout Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n

We hope that our menus, guest tracker and checklist help you host a terrific Memorial Day cookout.<\/p>\n

You may find the following\u00a0article from\u00a0our website\u00a0helpful:<\/p>\n

Grocery Shopping List by Department<\/a><\/p>\n

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