Grill Skills 101 Day 4: Plan a Backyard BBQ -- and You Could Win!

[Cafe Kristin]

We've got plenty more tips coming for grilling up delicious goodies, but we thought we'd turn the picnic tables and get some of YOUR ideas for hosting a sweet summer cookout!

What are your best backyard BBQ tips?

Post your ideas in the replies below and you could win a copy of Tori Spelling’s Celebratori, which is packed with tons of cute DIY ideas for throwing great parties -- including a "Cowboys and Lace" cookout!

Post one idea at a time -- the more times you reply, the more times you're entered to win!

If you missed yesterday's tips for grilling chicken, click here. Sign up for the Grill Skills 101, here.

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• The "Backyard BBQ" contest starts 5/23/12 at 5:12 pm (ET) and ends 5/29/12 at 11:59pm (ET) (the "Contest Period").
• Enter by replying to this post with your backyard cookout ideas during the Contest Period.
• Multiple entries are permitted and encouraged, as it increases your chances of winning.
• Three winners will be selected in a random drawing of all eligible entries to each receive a copy of Celebratori by Tori Spelling.
  
• The random drawing shall occur on or about 6/5/12.
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[justahousewife]

Did I miss #3? I only remember getting the grill ready and grilling chicken. What did I miss?

[Cafe Kristin]

Grilling Chicken was day 3; you missed grilling meat. Enjoy!

Quoting justahousewife:

Did I miss #3? I only remember getting the grill ready and grilling chicken. What did I miss?

[justahousewife]

:) Geez this week has gone by so fast and busy it has me forgetful! 

Quoting Cafe Kristin:

Grilling Chicken was day 3; you missed grilling meat. Enjoy!

Quoting justahousewife:

Did I miss #3? I only remember getting the grill ready and grilling chicken. What did I miss?

[Cafe Kristin]

Haha I hear ya!

Quoting justahousewife:

:) Geez this week has gone by so fast and busy it has me forgetful! 

Quoting Cafe Kristin:

Grilling Chicken was day 3; you missed grilling meat. Enjoy!

Quoting justahousewife:

Did I miss #3? I only remember getting the grill ready and grilling chicken. What did I miss?

[MamaMandee]

Don't be shy about asking people to bring stuff!! 

[MamaMandee]

If you are using paper plates, use sturdy ones or buy paper plate holders! 

[Bob192]

Have lots of activities for the kids.

[Bob192]

Use a Sharpie marker to write everyone's name on their cup.

[Bob192]

Use pop-up awnings to keep the sun off.

[Bob192]

Have a variety of food for everyone.