How to Host an Outdoor Movie Night Party Video from Talk of the Town in Nashville

I was so excited to be in Nashville again today for Talk of the Town, Nashville's top rated talk show! We talked about lots of fun ideas for summer entertaining and fun around the house including how to host an outdoor movie night party, complete with snack bar and your own big screen. This is the easiest party to host; make lots of serve-yourself snacks, add popcorn and movie candy and you've got a drive-in in the back yard. Thanks to all of the great people at NewsChannel 5 in Nashville... we hope you had as much fun as we did!

THROW AN OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT PARTY VIDEO FROM NASHVILLE'S TALK OF THE TOWN

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Gemmy Airblown Inflatable Movie Screen about $200 from Wal-Mart.com

Red Carpet novelties, movie clapboards, and popcorn boxes from Oriental Trading Company

Martie Knows Parties on Talk of the Town Nashville: Royal Wedding PJ Party

I'm on Talk of the Town in Nashville talking about a perfect menu for watching the royal wedding this morning: tea, scones, tea sandwiches, and more....  Thanks to Meryll and the whole Talk of the Town team for making it so much fun!

Valentine's Day Party Ideas for Singles or Couples: Host a Wine Find!

Do you have a mix of singles and couples you’d like to celebrate Valentine’s Day with this year? Select a party theme that doesn’t necessarily require any partnering or couple-oriented activities. Instead, select something that can be fun for all... Host a Wine Find!

Photo: Arden Photography 

A “Wine Find” is always lots of fun. You know how everyone just loves to introduce a good, inexpensive and interesting wine to their friends--- "I found this amazing red from just outside Burgundy and it was only $12.99!"  Well, you can turn the quest for a great, inexpensive bottle of wine into an inexpensive party theme. Here's how:

Ask each guest to bring their favorite "cheap" wine  along with a simple food pairing and tasting notes for the wine. You can usually find these at the store or online. Set a price limit if you want to really challenge your guests... say, nothing over $15 per bottle.  

Award prizes for the winners with the best white, red and sparkling wines with one special prize for the overall winner.

Photo: Arden PhotographyNeed prize ideas? Boxes of nice chocolates, wine accessories, a really good bottle of good bubbly, gift cards to a favorite wine shop or book store, or movie tickets are always a good bet. Hope you and yours celebrate the day that celebrates love with lots of fun and laughter!

For a variation on this party theme, watch my Host a Wine Around the World Party video or read the how-to and take your party to a whole new destination!

This Weekend: Hit the Farmer's Market and Get Pickling with Our Pickling Party!

Are you growing your own veggies this summer or making the weekly trip to the farmer's market on Saturday morning? Well, don't let the party stop there. Once you've collected all of those fresh fruits and veggies, get your gang over for a pickling party! Pickling is the new knitting.... who knew? And this is one the guys can get in on, too. Get all of the party details in our Pickling Party video and slideshow on MyRecipes.com! Click the picture to get to the video file... 

Photo: Arden Photography

Easy Weekend Entertaining: Host a Wine Around the World Party Video on MyRecipes.com

If you need an easy idea for entertaining your friends this weekend or for your next supper club gathering, try our Wine Around the World Party! It's a breeze to host since everyone brings a wine and a dish from their favorite travel destination... it's a great way to relive the days you spent in Italy on the coast or riding with the gauchos in Argentina!

Wine Around the World Party Video- can't travel this summer? Experience it through wine!

Watch the how-to video or view the slideshow for all the details on hosting this simple, elegant, and affordable party!

Need more easy, affordable party ideas? Why not try one of these?

Girls Night In: Host a Picking Party- Make pickles, carrots, chow-chow, salsa, or limoncello to keep or gift!

Backyard Campout Party- for kids, adults, or a romantic date night; this one's a classic!

Bollywood Party- Dance the night away and the food is easy and unique!

Asian BBQ- A spin on a boring backyard BBQ!

For more easy entertaining ideas, visit the Martie Knows Parties portal on MyRecipes.com!