Now is a great time to start thinking about summer entertaining. 

There are lots of events you can plan your entertainments around: Memorial Day, July 4th, wedding showers, Father's Day, graduations, reunions.

But the great thing about the summer is that it's so much easier to entertain informally.  Throw some meat and/or veggies on the grill,put some beverages on ice, buy a watermelon, and you have a party. No need to plan elaborate menus and "tablescapes" (oh,how I hate that word).  You don't even have to clean the house (apart from a bathroom) since you'll be outside.

Take advantage of the longer days of summer and the often less-harried pace to invite a few friends over for dinner or drinks or dessert. Take the stress out and just enjoy.