tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post2867741794528840818..comments2023-11-02T03:35:19.455-07:00Comments on 4 Reluctant Entertainers Has Moved!: Moving Graciously ...Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-75432835046234799392008-05-10T20:35:00.000-07:002008-05-10T20:35:00.000-07:00So then...my screaming and sweating and complainin...So then...my screaming and sweating and complaining is putting people off? <BR/><BR/>Oh. ;)<BR/><BR/>I'm actually still in the casserole stage simply because I can't seem to get hot food to the plates, despite low heat in the oven until serving time, foil over the side dishes, and ceramic plates in the oven! I think my dining room might just be a cold spot in the house...Grafted Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234492249971474897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-74589489486621252222008-05-07T05:37:00.000-07:002008-05-07T05:37:00.000-07:00I LOVE your blog...you are my new inspiration! Th...I LOVE your blog...you are my new inspiration! Thanks for taking the time to share your life - you definitely have the gift of exhorting others to live life to the full! I am excited about learning hospitality from you.Make mine pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194664974739093084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-4104853539085725272008-05-06T09:03:00.000-07:002008-05-06T09:03:00.000-07:00What a fantastic blog. So glad I checked in and wi...What a fantastic blog. So glad I checked in and will be a regular reader. Thanks for the information.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565974219676416897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-7414254585406584532008-05-05T20:52:00.000-07:002008-05-05T20:52:00.000-07:00i am inspired! sandy, once again,your beautiful '...i am inspired! sandy, once again,your beautiful 'servants heart' shines through this blog like a great big light unto the world. it is my prayer that my daughters will be at natural as you, unlike me, in the way that i am utterly intimidated by 'being the hostess'...i love to have people over and i love serving them, but i am totally lame at it! your blog has really inspired me once again my friend!<BR/><BR/>hugs<BR/>shelbishelbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613154582111665233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-56842288798907706872008-05-05T20:08:00.000-07:002008-05-05T20:08:00.000-07:00Im getting ready to entertain a small army and thi...Im getting ready to entertain a small army and this was nice to read! Thank you for the great tips :)<BR/>Stephaniethehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083618178422795651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-79974425075836564772008-05-05T20:03:00.001-07:002008-05-05T20:03:00.001-07:00Happy Monday to you too, Sandy!!! That photo of th...Happy Monday to you too, Sandy!!! That photo of those little baby lambs is absolutely precious!<BR/><BR/>Great tips here, as always. Truly inspiring!!!<BR/><BR/>Hope you are well and enjoying some warm sunshine (earlier today!).<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MelissaMelissa @ The Inspired Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711494549892860307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-50986632975076226282008-05-05T20:03:00.000-07:002008-05-05T20:03:00.000-07:00Fabulous ideas Sandy! We love to entertain in our...Fabulous ideas Sandy! We love to entertain in our home. Sometimes it goes smoothly....sometimes, not. I hope that by using some of your tips things will become a little more smooth. Have a fabulous week!<BR/>JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-2886460183305466042008-05-05T19:29:00.000-07:002008-05-05T19:29:00.000-07:00Hey Sandy,I like this post. Though I've yet to rea...Hey Sandy,<BR/>I like this post. Though I've yet to really do the "course" meal. We just kind of have everything together, then dessert afterward. But it never hurts to try something new (C: Last night we did a bonfire, with people bringing different items. Very low key, but very fun! I even found a table cloth that I could drape over the plywood that was sitting on the sawhorses...someday I'll have an actual picnic table or sideboard outside to serve from, but not while we're building.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by today. I love making meals for the family when I"m going to be gone...hubby doesn't cook and I know they love and appreciate it. Even if it is a little extra work...I don't mind.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792132554787453551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-85589315834439500782008-05-05T17:23:00.000-07:002008-05-05T17:23:00.000-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog!You have a beautifu...Thanks for stopping by my blog!<BR/><BR/>You have a beautiful blog, one I can learn a lot from and will save with all my other favorite blogs.<BR/><BR/>Your camera takes really nice pictures. What kind do you have?<BR/>I think I might be getting a Nikon for Mother's Day. I am keeping my fingers crossed.<BR/><BR/>I will be checking back for some great ideas that you have posted.<BR/><BR/>Have a great week and enjoy spring.<BR/>God Bless.Our Two Blessings From Abovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214418753098689045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-59997836763426540022008-05-05T13:17:00.000-07:002008-05-05T13:17:00.000-07:00Great answers. Since I'm a relatively new entertai...Great answers. Since I'm a relatively new entertainer, I'm enjoying learning how other people do it.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10501617514638623172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-47693841280631908612008-05-05T12:53:00.000-07:002008-05-05T12:53:00.000-07:00Back when we were 'playing farm', we named the ani...Back when we were 'playing farm', we named the animals by their ultimate purpose---"Beef", "Hamburger", "Lamb Chop", "Fricassee"<BR/>The kids did fine with that, with a clear understanding of our food sources and that was our main concern.<BR/><BR/>**I like to serve appetizers on the kitchen island for guests to help themselves as I finish preparing supper, (this is great for those guests who have a tendency to run a bit late---or those who come with small children that are hungry NOW!) Salad/bread can be on the table before guests arrive, so it's easy to transition. I like to serve the main course either family style (pass the serving dishes) or buffet, (get up and fill your own plate)---this allows for control of portions and preferences without making anyone feel conspicuous. If I stay relaxed, my guests do too. Menu choices make a huge difference for "gracious serving"---the less last minute preparation the better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-83165337664411182572008-05-05T12:26:00.000-07:002008-05-05T12:26:00.000-07:00Hey Grace--We usually don't name our sheep unless ...Hey Grace--We usually don't name our sheep unless they're "keepers," but working with them in the day-to-day, it's hard not to pick up on some of their characteristics and give them nicknames accordingly. Obviously the names Miz Sandy listed are not "keeper" names! And btw, great hospitality inspiration today, Miz Sandy!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353465756013913758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-74985027252183004172008-05-05T04:07:00.000-07:002008-05-05T04:07:00.000-07:00i learned at an early age not to get too attached ...i learned at an early age not to get too attached to the animals on my family's farm. i definitely wasn't allowed to name them, although i secretly did. it was always a sad day when i couldn't find powder or porky or fatticus...<BR/><BR/>but hey--great tips! :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-24375735774238034542008-05-04T15:49:00.000-07:002008-05-04T15:49:00.000-07:00I'm preparing to entertain in a whole new way. My...I'm preparing to entertain in a whole new way. My ailing, aging parents are moving in. My father will spend his last days here with us. I want my home to speak of Jesus in every room. I want it to look and smell clean. I want every need of theirs met in a home filled with the love of Christ. Good food, good company, much love. Thank you for all your ideas. I am already planning to implement many of them! Candlelight is the great master of disguise :-)~nanashouse~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10810535392089222201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-3994532094794038662008-05-04T15:03:00.000-07:002008-05-04T15:03:00.000-07:00Thanks for this! You answered a couple things I ha...Thanks for this! You answered a couple things I had wondered about too.<BR/><BR/>Appreciate your blog!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863526887785323997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-57522532532554032932008-05-04T14:32:00.000-07:002008-05-04T14:32:00.000-07:00I enjoyed your answers. I need some of your recipe...I enjoyed your answers. I need some of your recipes...lol.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14341970243162181712noreply@blogger.com