
{"id":51,"date":"2016-06-28T16:59:28","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T16:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/evsauto\/?p=51"},"modified":"2016-06-28T16:59:28","modified_gmt":"2016-06-28T16:59:28","slug":"how-to-properly-throw-a-summer-cookout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/how-to-properly-throw-a-summer-cookout\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Properly Throw a Summer Cookout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although we certainly are best known around these parts for our outstanding legacy of automotive sales and service, we\u2019ve also become something of an authority when it comes time to break bread with friends. We\u2019ve gotten to know many ways to be the life of the party, particularly when it comes time to plan a summer cookout. So, if you\u2019re thinking about throwing a luau in the Milwaukee area this summer, feel free to copy our simple checklist found here.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>How to Properly Throw a Summer Cookout<\/h2>\n<h3>Make a Proper Guest List<\/h3>\n<p>It may seem old fashioned to create an actual guest list, but believe us when we say, it certainly serves a purpose. Not only does is provide a visual list of who will be attending, it also allows you to know how many guests to plan for. It\u2019s also helpful to create an email chain or Facebook group, which is an easy and convenient way to disperse valuable information.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7577 \" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: 247px;padding: 10px;float: right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/582\/2016\/06\/Summer_Cookout_B873_b.jpg\" alt=\"summer cookout\" width=\"374\" height=\"500\" \/>Delegate Duties Where Possible<\/h3>\n<p>No one likes a crabby party planner, which is exactly what you\u2019ll be if you try to do everything yourself. So craft your menu ahead of time, decide which dishes you\u2019ll be making yourself, and then delegate the remaining responsibilities to your guests or helpers. For the most part, guests are happy to help.<br \/>\n<em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/blog\/4th-of-july-events-fireworks-milwaukee-wi-2016\/\">4th of July Events in the Milwaukee Area<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Make a Map<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to channel your intentions for your soiree is to make a visual aid. Create a rudimentary representation of your property, with specific areas dedicated to seating, games, a campfire, and a beverage\/food spread. This way, when your helpers arrive to help facilitate, they\u2019ll have a clear idea of where things should go.<\/p>\n<h3>Plan Ahead for your Activities<\/h3>\n<p>What games or activities are you planning for your party? Perhaps a game of volleyball? Or badminton? Or giant jenga? Whatever activities you have planned, you\u2019ll want to gather all of the necessary gear or equipment, and have it at the ready so that it\u2019s easily accessible when it comes time to set it up.<br \/>\n<em><strong>Read More: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/blog\/what-should-you-do-when-your-car-overheats\/\">What to Do When Your Car Overheats<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Make a Party Playlist<\/h3>\n<p>No party is complete without a list of great music, right? That\u2019s why you\u2019ll want to plan your ideal playlist, complete with upbeat country songs, timeless eighties jams, and any current songs that you are guessing you won\u2019t be sick of in ten years. Press play, and walk away.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are there any tips we\u2019ve missed in planning the ideal summer party? If so, leave your pointers in the comments below, and come see us soon at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/\">EVS Auto Group<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although we certainly are best known around these parts for our outstanding legacy of automotive sales and service, we\u2019ve also become something of an authority when it comes time to break bread with friends. We\u2019ve gotten to know many ways to be the life of the party, particularly when it comes time to plan a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7578,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Throwing a summer cookout is an inexact science, but it&#039;s one that we at EVS Auto Group know quite well. 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