Tips to Throw the Ultimate Labor Day Bash

August has arrived, which means Labor Day is around the corner! Are you hosting the party this year? If you are, we have some great Labor Day Party tips and recipes from our Party Host Helpers Los Angeles Regional Director, Lynne, that will make sure your party is the ultimate end-of-summer bash.

Patriotic Flowers: Get some of your favorite red and white flowers and add them to a blue mason jar. All you need to do is get some dark blue spray paint, and a few mason jars from your local arts and crafts store. Paint the inside of the jar(s), let dry and add your favorite flowers for a very patriotic center piece.

Keep it simple: Stick with red, white and blue paper plates, napkins and cups! It’s less hassle for you as the host, and adds to the theme!

Flags, everywhere: Head to your local Dollar Store and stock up on flags! Add them to your flowers, tables, and give them to your guests! It’s an inexpensive and fun way to add flair to party!

Grapefruit Lavendita: This is delicious, refreshing and easy to put together with a few simple ingredients!

2 oz lavender infused tequila
1/2 oz Campari
3/4 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
6 oz IZZE Sparkling Grapefruit

To infuse tequila, add one tablespoon dried lavender flowers to 8 ounces of tequila and let sit for 1 hour. Strain and store tequila in a sealed jar or bottle.

Pineapple Rose Sangria: I personally love sangria in the summer, and this is my favorite recipe because it has Pineapple, my favorite fruit! Make a big batch of this recipe ahead of time.

1 bottle Rosé
2 cups 100% pineapple juice
1 pint raspberries
1 pint blackberries
1 cup pineapple chopped

Blueberry Lavender Vodka Spritzer: This is great for your Labor Day party because it’s patriotic and delicious!

1 cup blueberries
2 cups vodka
3/4 cup blueberry lavender simple syrup
4 ounces lime juice
Soda water
Fresh lavender for garnish

For the blueberry lavender simple syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup blueberries
4 lavender sprigs (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried food-grade lavender buds)

Pulled pork: Ditch the hamburgers and hot dogs this year, and pull out the crock pot to make these delicious pulled pork sandwiches! Easy, and will be a party hit this year! Click here for the recipe.

Bacon Cheddar Biscuits: I think these are a great side for any BBQ! I always make sure to double the recipe because these tend to go fast at any of my parties! Click here for the recipe.

Spicy Smoked Sweet Potato Salad: This salad is the perfect combination of spicy, smoky and sweet! I love serving it at parties, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser! Click here for the recipe.

Blueberry Cobbler: I love this recipe, and it’s the perfect dessert to prepare ahead of time. Whip this easy recipe up, add some ice cream, and enjoy! Click herefor the recipe.