Article Directory :: Social Articles Party Planning Tips for the Holiday Season By Sandra Olivier Republish: EasyPublish™ Published: 19Dec2008 Word count: 453 Viewed: 164 time(s) Get Free Content For Your Site It's all fine and good to say that you're not going to get caught up in the craziness of the holiday season this year. The only little snag with this picture is: You actually like to buy presents, bake cookies, and, well, cook. However, there are some nice shortcuts you can take that will take nothing from the fun of the party, but will allow you to stay more relaxed and keep stress from ruining your good time! Plan Ahead. Don't forget to ask your guests ahead of time if they have special dietary requirements or preferences (allergies, vegetarian, etc). Decide ahead of time what you want to cook, and ensure that you have all the ingredients on hand. You can even go as far as to cook some of the meals beforehand and thereby save yourself a lot of stress. Try Fewer Side Dishes. There are loads of creative recipes for this time of the year and it is a lot of fun to have a feast, but you can save yourself quite a bit of time and effort by cutting down on the side dishes. Just pick a salad or two, home-made bread, and make a lot of them. This way, while there's less variety, there's plenty of food. Let Others Help. Another fun way to simplify your meal is to let others help with the cooking. Ask friends to make a favorite dish and bring the recipe to share. You'll have dinner taken care of and plenty of new entries for your cookbook. This lets everyone feel good that they've contributed to the joy of the feast and saves you a lot of time and effort. For a more interesting table, use usual things in unusual ways such as a child's inflatable water ring to hold plates, a birdhouse feeder to hold napkins, and clay pots to hold bread. Greet all guests in person at the door. This will remove any uncomfortable moments where the guest wonders if they should just come in, where to put their items, etc. Give them a brief tour of where the food, smoking area, and restrooms are and then direct them to where you want to maintain your guests. Most people will choose a living room or parlor, though with warmer weather, you may choose an outdoor party. Don't forget about your designated drivers and non-drinking friends! Keep a supply of fun and festive non-alcoholic drinks on hand. Set up a drink and dessert bar. Do it ahead of time and it allow your guests to help themselves. Allow yourself sufficient time to dress and relax before your guests arrive and your party begins and remember most importantly have some fun! An interactive kitchen to share ideas, inspirations and tips about cooking, crafts and life.We love cooking from scratch and crEATing new delights in the kitchen. Reveal the kitchen goddess in you... find out more EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here More articles by Sandra Olivier

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