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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand why people are assuming that people in their 20's-30's need soda in the house. I am 33 and none of my friends, family, or in-laws of any age drink regular soda. We did not drink it in our early 20's either. Most of us drink water or coffee. We occasionally indulge in club soda, flavored seltzer, and perhaps ONE diet soda on a special occasion (out at a restaurant? a bbq?)...Most educated individuals understand how unhealthy soda is. I would argue the same for juice. Then again, none of my friends are obese.

My point is, you are not doing your family any favors by serving soda. It is tantamount to poison. Get that crap out of your house. Stock water and no-cal/no sugar-added flavored seltzer. BTW, doesn't anyone enjoy wine or a cocktail? [/quote]

Point is, when I entertain I like my guests to have some luxury items that are not every day item (for some it is soda, Perrier, nice wines etc). I would never just serve water. I try to have whatever someone could possibly ask for.[/quote]

Arrival: get a "fancy" pitcher, fill it with water and a few lemon wedges; welcome everyone to drink as much as they like. Refill as needed.

Lunch: get organic chicken cheap from Costco and bake with some Trader Joes veggie side for lunch - put tray on the counter and offer plates. Watermelon for desert.

Dinner: takeout.

You can have a nuts and dried fruit tray to feel like a better host. 
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