Top Tips for a Fun and Carefree Weekend at Home

A busy workweek, tons of household chores, or maybe a grueling schedule of online classes or Zoom meetings — all these and other “adulting” matters would certainly make you long for a nice, carefree weekend at home with yourself, your pet, or your loved ones.

If you want to have some homebound fun, why not put together a simple and easygoing house party? You can take advantage of liquor offers online, have some delicious food delivered, and just have a good time.

An Easy, Breezy Party

It doesn’t really matter if you live alone or with your family. If you want to have a party at home, you can easily do it without breaking your back or the bank. All you need is a little ingenuity and a dash of inspiration.

If you’re not really the type who enjoys going out, organizing an intimate yet epic house party can be just the thing to wash away the weariness of the weekdays. You don’t have to spend so much time, effort, or even resources to enjoy a fun soiree.

From having fine-dining fare delivered to your door to curating a winning playlist, here are some of the top tips for partying to your heart’s content right in the comforts of your own home:

1.        Cook Up a Theme

Kick up the fun factor a notch or two by deciding on a theme for your weekend house party. Even if it’s just you and your pet who’s going to party, nothing should stop you from indulging in a little bit of creativity and whimsy. Playing make-believe or dressing up in fancy costumes can inject amusement and entertainment to your weekend merrymaking.

Whether you decide to go for a “Star Wars” movie night theme with your housemates, a garden luau with your family, or a “The Great Gatsby” theme with your special someone, any theme that you agree on will surely bring fun to your gathering.

2.        Curate a Playlist

To help set the mood of your weekend shindig, you should also take the time to curate a playlist. If you do decide on a theme, then make sure that the music you choose will also go well with your concept. This will help create a more realistic and spirited vibe.

Aside from a music playlist, you could prepare a roster of movies or shows that you want to watch. While we’re on the subject of lists, you can also prepare a list of games that you may want to play together.

3.        Satisfy Your Appetite

Having an appetizing menu is perhaps one of the highlights of your party. Again, this can also follow the concept or theme that you have. For a ‘50s Diner theme, why not just order in the best burgers in town? Craving for steak and seafood? You can have those delivered, complete with starters, sides, and even desserts.

4. Quench Your Thirst

If you want to inject some verve into your house party, pair your food with favorite drinks.

Go for a beer, wine, or spirits for that extra kick and buoyant mood. Steaks would normally go with wine, white wine, or a sparkling rosè for seafood, and a hearty ale for your heavyweight burger can help bring out the flavors of your meal.

5.        Create Real Connections

One of the most important things to do during a party is to create genuine connections. This is the time to catch up with people. Talk to the people present, join the games, dance or sing along, and put away all possible distractions, like electronic gadgets.

You can also connect with people you care for even though they’re miles away. Thanks to technology, it’s possible to hold online parties with family or friends.

A Wonderful Weekend

Parties need not be expensive, nor do you have to go to bars, clubs, or other public spaces to have fun. It can be done right in your own home with the people (or pets) who are closest to your heart. It’s the time you spend and the willingness to strengthen your bond that matters.