About sandy
Sandy is a married, working mom to 3 active soccer players, has co-written a book with her husband, and is a lover of her home and people. Her expertise is in entertaining and encouraging others to open their homes and to re-learn this lost art of hospitality. Through her blog, 4 Reluctant Entertainers, you will find Sandy writing inspiring posts on cooking, canning, gardening, entertaining - where creativity flows! It's all about real entertaining for real pepole.Website: http://www.reluctantentertainer.com
Posts by sandy
Family Halloween Traditions
By sandy on October 29, 2009
On Halloween night we will go to our friends’ house. A lot of friends will be there as this is our traditional “CHILI” night – something we’ve done every Halloween for years.
The kids will be running through the house, the doorbell will be {read more}
By sandy on October 29, 2009
$20 Water Dispenser Find!
By sandy on October 16, 2009
When catalogs like these come to my house, I rarely get a chance to look at them.
But I love Crate & Barrel catalogs, and it reminds me of one of my favorite SUMMER FINDS this year.
For $19.95 I bought this large water dispenser from a Crate N’ {read more}
By sandy on October 16, 2009
BEST Strawberry Bread in the World!
By sandy on September 23, 2009
Our strawberries are really slowing down. It could be that we’re at year 4 with our crop, but we’re still getting enough for strawberry jam and the BEST strawberry bread in the world!
My daughter’s been making this delicious recipe, {read more}
By sandy on September 23, 2009
Yard Saling: Little Dollar Finds!
By sandy on April 20, 2009
One of my enjoyments from yard saling is not only getting a bargain, but finding things that I will truly use, usually for about a tenth of what I’d pay in the store!
Over the past few years I’ve picked up rolling plant stands for my outside pots.
Collecting {read more}
By sandy on April 20, 2009
St. Patrick’s Day: Simple Family Memories
By sandy on March 9, 2009
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here and our family will be together. Yes, all 5 of us. So I’m gearing up for the green — to make it special and fun for the family.
Meals around our table are not centered on perfection or gourmet meals. {read more}
By sandy on March 9, 2009
Changing Your Home Decor – Freshen it Up!
By sandy on February 27, 2009
How often do you entertain? That’s a question I’m often asked.
On average my husband and I entertain about twice a month, maybe up to three times a month during summertime. But if you’re talking about extra kids around, I’d {read more}
By sandy on February 27, 2009
Valentine Dish Swap!
By sandy on February 4, 2009
Do you know someone who has cool dishes or entertaining pieces, a friend who would be willing to swap with you during special occasions or holidays?
Shop, save and share
Through my thrifty finds from yard sales to the Dollar Store, I’ve {read more}
By sandy on February 4, 2009

Conversation Room!
By sandy on January 31, 2009
Do you have a conversation room in your house – a room that is uniquely decorated that gets a lot of attention and inspires discussion? I’m not talking about a room that is expensively decked out – but one that has your own style and finesse?
When {read more}
By sandy on January 31, 2009
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