10 things to remember before hosting a dinner with friends

1. Ask about allergies / dietary restrictions

2. Plates, utensils - make sure you have enough

3. Get some nice music / ability to play the music

4. Have something for guests to do

Board games, table topics, put on a movie

5. Consider what you are making

Is it enough? What about leftovers?

6. If your friends have kids, have something for kids to do

Bubble wands are a cheap way to keep kids occupied

7. Mention where to park

If you have a small driveway or you don't want to annoy your neighbours

8. Think about cleanup

Do you have disposable plates / utensils? Easy - just throw it all in the garbage. Have reusable ones? Make sure there's room in the dishwasher.

9. Consider who you are inviting

Do they get along? Will they be able to have conversations without awkwardness?

10. Dessert

Ask your guests to bring dessert - it's one less thing to worry about