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3 Tips To Help Keep Your Children From Having A Sugar Rush On Halloween

Posted on October 12, 2015June 18, 2026 by admin

While Halloween is certainly a holiday where most children have a lot of fun trick-or-treating, running from house to house and gobbling up candy, it is also a stressful night for some parents. This is especially because most children are so hyped up from getting to play dress-up and devouring candy! If you were looking for ways to keep your children from having that Halloween candy rush, consider some of these tips below: Keep them from grabbing a chocolate bar out of their trick-or-treat bag by having them eat a big dinner or a snack. The first step to ensuring…

The Advantages of Treating Your Employees to a Catered Breakfast

Posted on October 5, 2015 by admin

Breakfast, it’s more than “just a meal.” In fact, according to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., in an article she wrote on MayoClinic.org, she indicated that those who DO NOT SKIP breakfast are not only able to control their hunger, but they make healthier choices throughout the day, and, most importantly, they have more energy. And, is that something that you want your employees to have on a daily basis? Energy to do their job… Unfortunately, many people show up to work without eating breakfast. Even though most realize how important it is to eat, many do not because of how…

Dessert Bar Vs. Wedding Cake, Which Should You Choose?

Posted on September 18, 2015 by admin

These days, the dessert options at weddings are endless. Not only do they consist of a fancy-looking cake, but many couples choose to have fondue stations, cookie or donut stations, and tables upon tables of practically any other dessert you can think. But, are there benefits of having just the cake over these other dessert options? Is it even still necessary to have a wedding cake? Well, the answer is no—you don’t have to have a wedding cake. However, if you are worried about sticking with tradition, go for it! But, as to which one is better. Well, consider this:…

3 Tips To Help Make A Halloween Party Awesome

Posted on September 11, 2015June 18, 2026 by admin

There is no doubt about it—a Halloween party is fun to plan—especially because it gives you the opportunity to “go all out.” You can get spooky, scary, gory, silly, funny, serious and outrageous all at once. In fact, there are no restrictions, unless, of course, you plan on having little children running around. But, even then you can make your Halloween party adult only! If you are looking for ways to make your Halloween party even more awesome this year, consider these three tips: Serve some seriously sinister cocktails and brews. All over the Internet there are tons and tons…

What Are Some Benefits Of Having A Wedding Ceremony And Reception During Brunch?

Posted on August 14, 2015 by admin

Are you and your fiancé early risers? Do you both enjoy breakfast the most? How about, do you want to have a wedding reception and ceremony that will enable you take the party elsewhere? Well, consider having your wedding ceremony and reception during brunch! Brunch weddings are some of the most cost-effective weddings! These weddings are typically more economical although that also depends on how extravagant you want the wedding to be. And, although you can still opt for that open bar, guests will drink a lot less than they would at a nighttime wedding. Lastly, venues are a lot…

What is Labor Day & Why You Should Celebrate It With Family

Posted on August 4, 2015 by admin

If someone asked you why Labor Day is a holiday, would you be able to answer him or her? If you don’t know why, here is a brief explanation of why we celebrate this national holiday every first Monday of September: Labor Day is a day set aside to recognize the achievements of American workers, and was officially established as a major national holiday in the late 1800s by U.S. President Grover Cleveland. Ever since then, it has been a day for American workers to spend one full and last summer holiday with their families before autumn begins. Some people…

3 Benefits of Having A Sit-Down Dinner

Posted on July 27, 2015June 18, 2026 by admin

Although it might make more sense for those having a larger event or party to have the food served buffet style, some prefer to have a sit-down dinner. In fact, one of the main reasons people choose this option is because everyone is served the same food at the same time! Not to mention all of the food is served the right temperature, and no one is left out because they just happened to be last in line! Even though sit-down dinners tend to be a bit pricier than having everything served buffet style, there are still many benefits that…

How To Have An Awesome Sports Banquet

Posted on July 9, 2015July 18, 2026 by admin

When people think of major events, most do not consider sports banquets to be near the top of the list. But, for younger athletes (especially those in elementary and middle school) sports banquets are often seen as a big deal. In fact, if you were once an athlete, do you remember what it felt like to get a trophy at the end of your season? We would like to think that you waved that trophy high above your head with a big smile on your face! And, for those of you who had the chance to attend a sports banquet,…

How Can A Catering Company Make Your Event Memorable?

Posted on June 29, 2015 by admin

There is a ton of catering companies out there (like us) that have great ideas for how to make a party or event awesome. But, we thought that this time around we would provide our readers with some reasons how specifically a company—like Village Catering—can make your party or event memorable. Or, in other words, the most awesome party that your family members, friends, or co-workers have ever attended! Want Glamorous Menu Options? Hire A Caterer! One of the best things about hiring a catering company is that they will be able to help you decide EXACTLY what you should…

6 Tips To Help You Eat Healthy At A 4th Of July BBQ & Party

Posted on June 12, 2015 by admin

So, it’s finally the summer. You’ve been going to the gym every day, running a couple miles outside after work, or increasing the amount of weight you can lift. But, being that the summer season has three major holidays—Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day, there is no denying that you could fall off the bandwagon. The fact of the matter is, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day are summer holidays that you spend with family and friends eating food and drinking booze. So, if you were looking to keep the weight off during the summer, these three holidays…