In addition to the kids’ picnic table that has made backyard dinners with kids infinitely more enjoyable this summer, I wanted to share a few more Amazon finds for outdoor entertaining. We’ve had this outdoor patio cooler for a couple years now and it’s the best for parties — double-hinge lid, built-in bottle opener and bottle cap catcher, easy drainage, and it’s on wheels!

We also use these bamboo serving utensils year-round and they’re such a steal (and would make a great hostess gift if you wrapped in cellophane with a big bow!). This year I bought this wicker utensil caddy to make it easier to set the table outside — I very much appreciate that I can carry it in one hand, usually with a squirmy toddler in the other. 🙂