For easter this year, we are having it at our house as always. One of the main reasons is because I love to bake and want to be able to make all the desserts this Easter. The one problem I have is that my relatives always bring something when they come over. They are the type that won't come empty handed. This isn't bad, but I just really want to make all the desserts, especially since last year I made cupcakes and my aunt also did, so people would either grab one of mine or hers. I hate taking so much time on making a perfect dessert if other guests are going to bring things.
How could I tell me family politely not to bring anything?
But I know that they would want to bring something so is there anything I could tell them instead?
My mom is making dinner so that wouldn't be an option, and I also don't care for any of their cooking!
How could I politely tell them not to bring anything and know for a fact that they won't?!?!?
2007-03-26 12:22:44 · 3 answers · asked by Tibby228 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I have an idea - specifically ask them to bring plastic easter eggs filled with treats for the children, in lieu of a dessert. Say something along the lines of, "You know me, I went overboard with desserts this year so PLEASE do not bring a dessert. I think it would be wonderful to have an Easter egg hunt for the children. Don't you agree?"
2007-03-26 12:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Lucky♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell them not to bring anything, that would be offensive. It is polite to come to bring something to this type of function. Suggest this--tell them you are making the desserts, tell them you would like to do something different, like have them make an old family recipe or just ask them to bring a vegetable, salad , they will not be offended as they probably feel bringing something will lessen the burden of you cooking all day. Remember they are eating too, they do not want to be freeloaders, be thankful, my family is full of them!
2007-04-03 10:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by vivib 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a plan: Tell them all not to bring any desserts because you're planning something extra special. Then of course you should plan something extra special. Tell them to bring some type of appetizer. You never can have too many of those. They'll have something to eat while dinner is being cooked.
2007-03-26 19:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋