Your Guide to the Ultimate End-of- Summer Party
sunset and cooler evening temperatures. Enhance the party vibe with lanterns, string lights, or candles to create a cozy atmosphere as daylight fades. SERVE REFRESHING BEVERAGES Set up a self-serve drink station featuring a variety of options to cater to all guests. Include a signature cocktail, such as a fruit-infused sangria or a sparkling mocktail, citrus-infused water, and sodas and juices. This approach keeps guests hydrated and adds a festive touch. PICK A SEASONAL MENU Opt for a menu that highlights all things summer. Grilled vegetables, fresh salads, and light proteins like chicken or fish are great choices. For dessert, try a build- your-own ice cream sundae bar or fruit skewers with yogurt dip. FEATURE A CURATED PLAYLIST Music sets the tone for any gathering. Create a playlist that starts with mellow tunes during dinner and transitions to more upbeat tracks as the evening
progresses. This progression keeps the energy lively and encourages dancing or sing-alongs — the best way to entertain guests. ARRANGE THEMED DECOR Choose a theme to tie your party together. A tropical luau, garden party, or rustic picnic theme can guide your decorations, attire suggestions, and menu choices. Incorporate elements like themed tableware, centerpieces, and signage to reinforce the vibe you’re opting for. CHOOSE ENGAGING ACTIVITIES Plan interactive games or activities to entertain guests. Popular lawn games like cornhole, bocce ball, or a ring toss are crowd-pleasers. Or, you can get creative and set up a photo booth with fun props — those always promise a fun time. Remember, hosting a late-summer party is a great way to celebrate the last few months of the season. With thoughtful planning, your party will be a hit!
As summer winds down, there’s still time to host a memorable late-summer gathering that captures the season’s warmth and joy. Here’s how to plan an unforgettable party any guest would enjoy! EMBRACE THE GOLDEN HOUR Schedule your party in the late afternoon so your guests can enjoy the
LIVING ON LESS, GIVING AWAY MORE THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE HUMBLE TYCOON
Many people have an unending fascination with billionaires who live like ordinary people. If your net worth has hit 10 figures, why would you drive a 1986 Volkswagen? These four outliers’ habits are a stark contrast to today’s lavish celebrity lifestyles, stirring curiosity and respect for their apparent groundedness and strength. DAVID CHERITON Although this Stanford University professor and tech-company founder has an estimated net worth of $18 billion, he says he is offended by “people who build houses with 13 bathrooms … there’s something wrong with them,” Business Insider reported. An early investor in Google, Cheriton cuts his own hair, drives a 1986 Volkswagen, and has lived in the same house since 1981. But he’s not sitting on his wealth. He has donated nearly $45 million to universities in Canada and the U.S. FREDERIK MEIJER Meijer built his Meijer Thrifty Acres superstores into a 200-location chain that influenced Sam Walton’s founding of Walmart. Although Meijer’s net worth was estimated at $5 billion at the time of his death in 2011, he was known for
driving old cars, buying his suits off the rack, and staying in budget hotels. Much of his wealth went to universities and parks near his Michigan home. CHUCK FEENEY Although Feeney co-founded Duty Free Shoppers Group, a global retailer of luxury products, he didn’t use the products. In fact, he didn’t even own a house or a car. “I set out to work hard, not get rich,” Feeney said. He quietly donated more than $8 billion to benefit public health and disadvantaged children. Asked why he still rode the subway, Feeney, who passed away in 2023, cited a Gaelic proverb: “There are no pockets on a shroud.” WARREN BUFFETT No list of frugal billionaires would be complete without the Oracle of Omaha. The famed investor is set to step down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway this year, but remains one of the leading minds in investing. With a net worth of $160 billion, Buffett still lives in a house he bought in the 1950s for $31,500 and eats breakfast from McDonald’s. Never known as an early adopter, Buffett carried a worn $20 flip phone until 2020 and has pledged to give away 99% of his fortune.
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