America's Future · 80th Anniversary
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← Back to the plannerSummer backyard cookout
Receipt verified ✓24 guests · 14 days out · saved 7/1/2026, 1:51:29 AM
30
Servings
48
Drinks
18
Ice (lbs)
$282
Budget
Timeline
- 14 days before Lock the date & guest listSend invites and decide the menu.
- 8 days before RSVP check-inNudge no-replies; start ordering food and supplies.
- 4 days before Finalize the countConfirm headcount and lock the bring-list assignments.
- 2 days before Shop & make-aheadBuy fresh items; prep anything that keeps.
- 1 day before Set up the spaceClean, arrange seating, and confirm your helpers.
- Day of Day ofCook, greet, and enjoy.
Checklist
- Send invites to ~24 guestsInvites
- Collect RSVPs and dietary notesInvites
- Confirm the final headcountInvites
- Plan the menu — about 30 servingsFood
- Order/buy drinks (~48) and 18 lb of iceFood
- Shop for fresh items and prep make-ahead dishesFood
- Clean and arrange the spaceSetup
- Line up a couple of helpers for the daySetup
- Set out food, drinks, and iceDay of
- Greet guests and enjoyDay of
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$ gather verify --id cmr1f6c8000001eruudpeprzpsha256: 916babd6dadc8c75f66131bdddeb858297a6af0dbe756568880bbfc836596eb8status: OK — stored plan matches its receipt