Host The Ultimate Friendsgiving
The Holiday season is here, and that can only mean one thing, it is time to party! Hosting a holiday party can be stressful, but it does not have to be with these simple tips. Proper preparation can make or break a shindig, these tips not only ensure your holiday party will be a success, but your guests will be raving about it for years to come!
Write it out
Your theme, your guests, and food spread should all be thoroughly written out. Any ideas you have for your party, get them out of your head and onto paper. Narrow your ideas down until you have a straightforward theme, a list of guests to entertain, appetizers, main course, side dish options, and desserts.
Invitations
Snail mail is the best way to go with a holiday bash! A tangible invitation is not only thoughtful; it is a constant reminder your guests have something to look forward to. Once your friends see that you have taken the time to request their presence at your festivities, they will be more than happy to attend!
Keep it intimate.
Delegate responsibility
The beauty of being a host is, you do not have to do it all! There are a ton of side dish options, especially for a Friendsgiving party, the more, the merrier. Once guests RSVP yes to you, ask them if they have a specialty dish. It does not have to be a traditional holiday side; anything that is made with love and tastes delicious is welcomed. As the host, provide the main dish and one specialty side of your own. Let the creativity of your guests shine through their culinary skills. You lay back and let all the side dishes come to your house.
Friendsgiving Spread goals.
Keep it simple
The playlist should be mellow to create the perfect background ambiance. The decor should not break the bank, mix high and low. Gourds, pumpkins, and greenery from the local farmer's market, Hobby Lobby, and the dollar store. Incorporate real and fake to start an accumulation for the years to come. Unless you can afford a full staff to clean your kitchen after the meal, do not be afraid to purchase plastic plates, cups, and cutlery! If the people you invite do not whole-heartedly understand your financial priorities during this season, you invited people to impress, not friends! Spend your holiday money elsewhere and save your coin with some inexpensive throwaway dishes.
Have fun! Keep your party as stress-free as possible! Tell embarrassing stories, play games, and let everyone document the event. Perfection is not the goal; the goal is to enjoy the company of the people you are thankful for, do not lose sight of that, and you and your guests are guaranteed a good time.
