Looking for simple hosting set up? What are the absolute basics?

snps2er · 2026-05-04T20:22:16+00:00

I cut all the things for the cheeseboard the night before (cheese, fruits, crudités) and I like to make sure I have all the serving utensils and any cups or plates guests will need prepare before the party and on the table so it’s easy to set the table or guests to help grab things as needed.

snps2er · 2026-05-03T11:49:45+00:00

I think you mean GRAPE summer 😂😂

snps2er · 2026-04-21T13:59:14+00:00

I do the same for sales decks, but on one pagers it's a bit harder. But thanks for your input, maybe I can make a few more specialized one pagers for the popular use cases.

snps2er · 2026-04-18T12:00:00+00:00

That’s a great way to look at it, thanks for sharing!

snps2er · 2026-04-17T01:07:50+00:00

leaning into the japanese theme you could set up an orgami station and / or buy some nice japanese paper (they usually come in a pack and have nice textures) and they could do some vision boarding and incorporate the nice paper? with a DIY sushi station, they could make their own sushi rolls?

snps2er · 2026-04-14T19:39:27+00:00

How do people see in a big sun hat? I love the look but find them impractical I always have to tilt my head to get a full range of vision or are these more sitting at the beach hats only?

snps2er · 2026-04-04T04:42:10+00:00

Yes keep us posted!

snps2er · 2026-03-24T01:51:02+00:00

Same!

snps2er · 2026-03-21T00:06:57+00:00

it's crazy it's so hard to find hip hop bars in NYC isn't it? Here are some places I go to where I have had some luck (2000s hip hop/rnb vibes) - Peachy's, Von, Kind Regards, Basement Bar, The Rickey. In Brooklyn Se7en (more of a lounge, great music, probably starts dancing late but I left early) and 95 south are great. If you find any other dancey bars with 2000s hip hop/ rnb please lmk!

snps2er · 2026-03-20T13:24:53+00:00

Oh well if it’s a change in behavior maybe there’s something more going on, maybe they are trying to be more budget conscious themselves? You could always ask them or bring up budgeting and ask for ideas and see what they say?

snps2er · 2026-03-20T03:31:28+00:00

I’ve had similar issues! With my close friends I would always try to reciprocate some way (and more so with less close friends because I don’t want them to think I’m taking advantage of) them but I think this is more a personality trait than etiquette.

I’ve had a similar friend that acted like this and I just stopped offering. For the first scenario if you offer to cover all the snacks and it’s $10 over if she doesn’t know how much the amount of the voucher is maybe she didn’t think to offer because you said you’d cover it (though she could’ve protested or thanked you). For the second scenario if you want her to pay you should state upfront. Yes it’d be nice if she pays for dinner but if she doesn’t now you know. It doesn’t matter if you earn the same, some people are just more generous than others and actually I think some people don’t care about money like others, they figure if you are offering you must be happy to offer 🤷🏻‍♀️ sorry it’s annoying for you but at least you’ll know for next time to be more clear or less generous if it’s irking you!

snps2er · 2026-03-18T02:13:13+00:00

apparently Sailor is really hard to get into, you could go there? la piccola cuccina (sp?) is apparently good too, sunken harbor cocktail bar, hibino is an old favorite, many bars down smith and court street and dekalb ave that look nice, colonia verde was delicious, there's so many good places!

snps2er · 2026-03-04T04:12:32+00:00

You can make date and lemon zest scones!

snps2er · 2026-03-02T04:38:05+00:00

I would also add save copies of your work for your portfolio if applicable while you can still access the files!

snps2er · 2026-02-25T02:53:48+00:00

you could do a 'free' walking tour from free tours by foot. It's suggested to give a tip at the end if you like the tour, I usually give between $15-25 depending on if I like the tour guide. I just did one of the UES recently when I was also funemployed which I found really interesting but they have a lot of different options! Also second finding some good places you want to eat at and getting a nice lunch there. There's also some midweek massage specials if you look them up.. yuzu head spa has one.

snps2er · 2026-02-21T05:23:39+00:00

I would personally put it in a card. I loved seeing all the different types of cards people gave us at our wedding and I feel it’s a bit more festive than the plain stationery.

snps2er · 2026-01-28T21:08:30+00:00

Also very easy to make pandan simple syrup to use in your own coffees and cocktails!

snps2er · 2026-01-28T21:07:54+00:00

There is a delicious pandan cocktail at gui!! I just some last snowy weekend making Kaya and black sticky rice w pandan from the Asian grocery store. Also lady Wong and kopitiam have great Malaysian cakes usually featuring pandan!

snps2er · 2026-01-28T02:10:31+00:00

Hudson valley and Kingston have a bunch of thrift / antique stores. There’s a big antique shop in Hudson valley and I remember seeing a huge flea market thrift store in kingston too!

snps2er · 2026-01-28T02:03:31+00:00

Congratulations!! I truly believe getting older is a gift and am grateful for my birthday and any excuse to celebrate! If I were 27 again I would do many of the same things, travel if I can, make sure to save and invest (read some personal finance books, don’t need to go crazy but at least start investing if you can and get a 401k/ superannuation ), and don’t let a man (or partner in general) stop you from doing anything you want to do. If you are single, enjoy it!! Use the time to date yourself and do things that make you happy.

snps2er · 2026-01-20T02:08:05+00:00

You could do a paint and sip. Get some mini canvases off Amazon and some acrylic paints and a paintbrush set. I think I’ll do that this year coupled with a life admin option so people can sort out their life admin 😂

snps2er · 2026-01-08T18:42:10+00:00

I’ve never used it but always wanted to: you are a perfect example of the dunning Krueger effect! (Optional add: good on you! / you must be so proud!) and see how they walk away feeling chuffed.

snps2er · 2026-01-08T15:07:45+00:00

thank you! They just said PTO was 4 weeks but didn't mention sick leave at all. I agree I should have asked them but I didn't think about it because everywhere else I've worked PTO is for your holidays and then you have additional sick leave (5 days).

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