Help! Need Ideas for a Stress-Free Birthday Feast

Hey everyone,

I need some serious help! My husband Frank’s birthday is coming up, and as usual, his entire family is planning to come over. We’re talking about Eugene, Joshua, Nora, Madeline, and Cora – the whole gang! Every year, I end up spending at least two days in the kitchen preparing food for everyone, and it’s just exhausting. This year, I’ve decided to change my approach and try something different.

I’m looking for ideas on how to make this birthday feast less stressful and more enjoyable for me. Do you guys have any tips or recipes that are easy to prepare but still impressive? Maybe some make-ahead dishes or even some semi-homemade options? I’m open to anything that will save me time and energy.

Also, if anyone has experience with catering or ordering in for such events, I’d love to hear your thoughts on that too. Is it worth it? How do you keep it within budget?

Thanks in advance for your help! I really want to enjoy Frank’s birthday this year without feeling like a zombie by the end of it.

Cheers,

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