Yeah I think the grilled chicken with that herb marinade would work perfectly for Saturday. I've been tweaking the recipe a bit and found that if you let it sit in the marinade for at least four hours it really brings out the flavor. The key is to use fresh rosemary and thyme instead of dried. Also I'd suggest adding a side of roasted potatoes with garlic and maybe a simple salad with a lemon vinaigrette. For dessert I was thinking of that berry crisp recipe you liked last time. It's pretty straightforward and you can prep most of it the night before. Let me know if you want me to bring anything else. I can also stop by the farmers market on Friday to pick up some fresh produce if that helps. Oh and I almost forgot the weather forecast says it might be warm so I'll bring extra lemonade and some iced tea. I'll also grab some extra napkins and plates just in case. Let me know what time you want everyone to arrive and I can help spread the word.

Also I was thinking we could set up a small music playlist in the background nothing too loud just something to keep the mood light. I'll bring my portable speaker if that works for you.

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About the garage organization project I finally got around to sorting through all those boxes like you suggested. It took longer than I expected but I managed to separate everything into categories and labeled each bin clearly. The shelving unit you recommended worked really well and I was able to fit all the seasonal decorations up top. I still need to figure out a better system for the tools though. I was thinking of getting a pegboard for the wall so everything is visible and easy to grab. Do you have any recommendations for hooks and organizers that hold up well? Also I found some old photo albums that I'd forgotten about which was a nice surprise. Overall it feels much more manageable now and I can actually park my car in the garage again. Next weekend I plan to tackle the workbench area and maybe install some additional lighting. I'll send you some photos once it's all done so you can see the progress.

I also came across a few old paint cans that I need to dispose of properly. Do you know if the local recycling center takes those or is there a special drop off day for household chemicals?