It’s almost time for a long weekend so plan a barbecue with family and friends.  Start with patriotic decorations like this one from Taste of Home.

Plum Party has some fun decorations for a party like these place mats and pull apart crackers.

Sur la Table also has some great patriotic decor.

Start the barbecue by serving a Sweet Liberty Fruit Wreath.

On the grill, try Beef Kebabs, Grilled Honey Barbecue Chicken or don’t forget the Cheeseburgers.

Serve cold Raspberry Lemonade with colored sugar on the cups.

For dessert, end with this delicious Patriotic Trifle.

Memorial Day is a time for remembrance and observance but it is also a time for socializing and celebrating.  Have a great barbecue!

May is here and it is full of celebrations like graduations, Mother’s Day and end of school parties.  Before the craziness begins, celebrate the first day of May with your girlfriends.  Enjoy this tasty Lemonade Champagne Cocktail from Sandra Lee.

She also has a recipe for a May Day Centerpiece Cake.

Martha shares the recipe for this Maypole Cake and Cupcakes.

An old May Day custom is to hang a basket on a loved ones door.  Martha also shares some great ideas on how to make your own May Basket.

As we say good bye to April Showers, I hope that everyone has a wonderful start to May!

Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to throw a party, eat Mexican food and drink margarita’s.  Here are some tips to help you plan your party.

Evite has a variety of invites that you can choose from for Cinco de Mayo.

Decorate with lots of wonderful colors, and include fun items like sombreros, Mexican blankets and pinatas.

This Cinco de Mayo Table Topper would add great color to your table.  You can make it easily with dry beans.

Hostess Jo has fiesta items like this one on sale right now!

Entertain Exchange has a tutorial on how to make these easy and fun centerpieces.

If you are having a large party, don’t foget to hire a Mariachi band to really get your guests in the mood.

Pinatas are a Mexican tradition so this is always great to have for the kids or the adults.  Martha Stewart has instructions on how to make your own pinata.

Of course, for food their are so many great recipes to serve.  Have a buffet and serve fajitas with beans, guacamole and queso to go with it.  Don’t forget the margaritas!!

Toast Mexican culture and celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style!!