Potluck Parties and Why You Should Have One

1. Convenience - you do not have to wait for a national holiday or your birthday, you can hold it any time.
2. Inspiration - it gives you a reason to sample new foods and exchange recipes.
3. No pressure - many parties held today require the purchase of cookware, jewelry, etc., but a potluck is free of order forms and the hard sell.
4. Communion - it is good to break bread with friends.
5. Sobriety - easier to avoid drinking too much or at all, when there is good food to eat.
6. Beauty - a table laden with colorful foods is a sight to behold.
7. Leftovers - people will leave all kinds of stuff at your house.
8. Housecleaning - it's a good excuse to do a thorough one before your guests arrive, and as long as you keep up with the dishes, your house will be just as clean when they leave.
9. Introductions - it's a comfortable way to invite new people.
10. Friendship - never put off spending time with friends and family. Life is precious, and life goes on for a limited amount of time for each of us.