You know how most people lose a few pounds in the summer because they are outside doing things like swimming, biking, and walking?
Yeah…I’m the opposite of that for some reason. Somehow, every time summer rolls around, I manage to pick up an extra five pounds or so in addition to my tan. Because to me…summer is just one big, freakin’ party. I love everything about summer indulgence, including the chips and dip, and surplus of booze that seems to be flowing at backyard barbecues on the weekends.
Last week, I had the chance to interview celeb mom Brooke Burke…and she gave me some great tips for how to host the perfect backyard bash, complete with a self-serve bar.
Brooke Burke
Using pre-mixed Bacardi drinks, Brooke spends less time fussing over her guests, and more time enjoying their company by letting them help themselves to free drinks. My kinda girl.
To hear more about how Brooke turns her backyard into an inviting space, and to hear how she manages to keep her four kids out of her hair while getting ready for a party, make sure to watch my interview with her below!
*Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but I was sent a free bottle of Bacardi booze.
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She has great tips! Love the idea of a do it yourself cocktail bar. Great interview!!
Thank you! She is super sweet and a really easy interview. There’s no awkward silent moments!
You got a free bottle? When are you coming into the city to share it? I love Brooke Burke. She has like 10 kids and looks AMAZING. I lose weight in the summer. Just can’t eat when I’m sweating. The winter is my weakness…
I NEED to get to the city soon! Canceled 2 trips there in the past month because things are so nuts. I’m having withdrawal!
How adorable is she? And you got booze for the interview? That is the way to go- payment in booze is my kinda payment!
The booze was definitely an added plus. It’s chilling in the fridge…still have yet to open it!
I love her. She’s so beautiful. And great tips. I, too, have been gaining weight lately. Maybe it’s the booze. I always drink more in the summer.
I have the same problem!!!! Summer feels so celebratory. I have a harder time keeping the pounds at bay. Just this morning, I am telling myself, yikes! Healthy, healthy, healthy, and no drinking for a couple weeks. Or one. (Until the next visitor arrives – my best friend and her son)! There’s just nothing like hanging in the back yard, eating dinner with family, and having good food and wine.
what a wonderful opportunity! I read her book and loved it! She is so down to earth and puts being a mom first.
She really had some great tips. I love focusing on the colors of the rainbow for picky kids. I have a very picky little girl and need to get better at this.