S2E6: Minimalism in Party Planning

Parties

Jul 1

In Episode 6, we talk with Jennifer Coyle from Hello Brio about minimalism and party planning. We cover everything from food and drink to table settings, paper products, and more. We also have a detailed discussed about some of our favorite sustainable kitchen items. We all now have plenty of new ideas to make our kitchens more eco-friendly, and would love to hear some of the tips you're using in your kitchen too!

Jennifer is the editor behind Hello Brio, a lifestyle blog dedicated to helping people create their own true happiness. She believes in minimalism, mindfulness, intentional living, and nearo waste (near zero waste). Jenn is a self-taught web developer, momma to baby Beans, hand lettering artist, and burrito lover.

Show Notes:

An Introduction to Jenn & Minimalism
Nearo Waste
Minimalism and Party Planning
- Food & Drink
- Table Settings
  - Corelle Plates
- Paper Products
  - Etsy Napkins
  - Marleys Monsters
- Kitchen Towels
- Decor
- Guest Lists
- Gifts (or No Gifts)
- Sending Invitations
  - Paperless Post
- Setup + Kitchen Tools
  - Labeling recycling
  - Beeswax Wraps
  - Rachel Ray Bowl Covers
  - Product Mesh Bags
  - Sustainable Dog Poop Bags
What are you planning right now?
- Chrystina: Mafia Party
- Jennifer: Wedding
- Jessica: Summer Events
What's going on in your kitchen?
- Jessica: Working with different cuts of meat
- Jennifer: Chris cooking most of the meals + meal planning
- Chrystina: Qdoba
How are you staying in touch?
- Chrystina: Badass babes dinner
- Jennifer: One on one texting
- Jessica: Reaching out, camping trips, and summer events
What are you into right now?
- Jessica: Fall of Giants, Second Nature, Third Plate, Will Write for Food
- Jennifer: Business aspect of blog + walking
- Chrystina: A new bed
Find us online:
- Jennifer Coyle + Hello Brio