Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave all to fight for our freedom. Getting together with friends and family has been a tradition on this May weekend. Memorial Day weekend has become the ‘unofficial’ start of summer. Here are some ideas to help your event scream, “HELLO SUMMER!” While eating tasty food and yummy drinks is a big part of the holiday you need more than a checkered tablecloth to throw a great outdoor party. Enjoy these 7 tips for fun planning: 1. If the weather allows, a BBQ is a great plan for your menu. Preparing different meats such as hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, kabobs, and even add some ribs! For side dishes you can go simple with pasta salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, and breads. Don’t hesitate to extend the invitation for guests to bring a favorite food of their own. This will include your guests in the fun and allow more variety all while staying on budget. 2. ...