The Big Blow Out Season

 Late June meas the beginning of the summer party season. It's starts with  high school  and middle school graduation parties and showers and ends with Labor Day bashes. Throw in the country's  250th year anniversary and it;s just one big thing after another.

Before you start any partying make sure your grill is in good working order. You may already have had a Memorial day grill party along with weekend barbecues. Yet make sure that everything is in order . Check to see if the ash tray where the charcoal ashes gather is clean. Also scrub the grill.Surprisingly a sliced onion can get those grates sparkling and shiny.Preheat it til about 450 to 500 degrees Farenheit and get it heat up for ten to fifteen minutes.This will carbonize or char any leftover food bits. It's then turning the onion into an scrubber by leaving crisscrossed grooves on the onion;s cut side. Press this against the grate toget rid of any debris and charred pieces.The onion;s natural acidity will dissolve any grease and lift any leftover food bits. If you;re planning on a big party, then get extra tongs and spatulas . Also check what you already have. You many need some new utensils. Stock up on foil too. This can be used for making the rays for bacon or veggies along with just putting the grilled food in it. Dollar stores have the best buys on it so pick up a few rolls.

Folding tables should also be checked . The older ones can snap and break.Wal-Mart has some well priced ones starting at $39.94You may want to pick up two , one for extra guests while the other for food. These make great buffet tables where you can put everything from salads and plates to desserts.Also look into comfy chairs too. Some people like to sit in an Adorondack chair  and eat their barbecue. Lidl has them for $18.88 while InstaCart has them for $25.00 .Keep in mind that these can go on the front lawn come fall for a relaxing Sunday afternoon watching the neighborhood and drinking something hot. The nations celebrates a very big birthday this July 4th so it's appropriate and fun to have red, white and blue outdoor lights crisscrossing the back lawn (and front yard too, if you want to be extra festive). Temu has red white blue crystal lights for only $8.37 Twinkling Lights have light up American flags toluene paths and walkways.Another barbecue party must is a pop up tent just in case the weather turns bad. every store from Target to Temu sells these. You can splurge and the get the red,white and blue one from Macy'sfor  $79.99.

This is the start of the blow out party season. Get everything ready before the invites go out.Be prepared and ready are the first steps to a great barbecue.