HAPPY EARLY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

St. Patrick’s day, it’s one of those holidays that most of us love celebrating but we’re not sure why… and if you are over 21 years old, you know how to celebrate it after work hours. This year why not bring St. Patrick’s Day to the office? … After all it is on a Thursday. No, I am not saying make work a party, but there are ways to have fun while still being professional.

For instance, change up your wardrobe. Add a pop of green into your outfit. Guys that can mean a tie, a shirt or even socks. And ladies there is nothing wrong with a green dress, or green pants. But if all else fails accessorize your outfit with some green. This is an easy way to show that St. Patrick’s Day spirit at work but still remain professional.

Another way to bring the fun to work is with food! I am a foodie so this idea makes me so happy, and it’s simple too! Get a group together, it can be the entire office, your team or a few departments. It’s all up to you. Now decide on what you’d like to do; breakfast, lunch or snacks. Then plan.

Since I love food so much, I came up with some ideas that I hope will help you have a fun and successful St. Patrick’s Day potluck.

If you’re kicking off the morning with breakfast, but sure to have green coffee. This is easy to do and will add some excitement to the office. Next, think of items you can die green that won’t affect the taste. Pre-make eggs that are green. Or bring in a waffle maker and make green waffles and for the ones who don’t cook, pick up some green donuts or green muffins that could be fun too.

Lunch time. This is my favorite time for a potluck because you have so much more time to enjoy and you’re not cutting into work hours.  If you want to go all out with the Irish theme, chip in and purchase corned beef and cabbage from somewhere. If that isn’t your thing, make a veggie platter that looks like a rainbow. Make some avocado and dye taco shells green or the meat green and have a taco day. See how creative you can get with making the food items green. Another fun one is green mac and cheese. Or really any type of Italian dish with green pasta. Oh and let’s not forget the deviled eggs. That are also so tasty so why not make those green too.

So maybe you’re more of a dessert person… make a cupcake bar. Pre-bake green cupcakes and bring as many green toppings as you can find. Anything from green frosting to sprinkles and even candy. And if baking is your thing, think about some green velvet cookies, a green cake and really anything that’s key lime since that’s usually already green.

I think the options are endless when it comes to green foods. So this St. Patrick’s Day bring the party to the office and have some delicious tasting food that is… green! Enjoy yourself and be safe 

tomorrow night.

^Alysha