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"The Ultimate Bash"

Throwing a party doesn't have to be work. Here are a few tips to overcoming
those host jitters! Invitations:

If you're planning a small gettogether give your guests two weeks notice.
The larger the group, the earlier the notice.

When in doubt, send out invitations...be creative and design your own!
Accessories:

Flowers always cheer up the place!

Wicker baskets are both attractive and useful.

Music and lighting are key! Candles are always a nice accent and make sure
the music isn't too loud.

Food Picks:

Pick a menu you're comfortable with. Decide if you want appetizers or
dinner.

Try to shop in one location...consolidating will prevent you from being
drained at the end of the day.

Prepare ahead of time and make your dishes the night before. The night of
the party simply pop your refrigerated or frozen dishes in the oven!

Have drinks and appetizers ready when guests arrive. This will be
particularly impressive since you will have looked like you didn't lift a
finger all day!

Serve meal or appetizers 30 minutes after the party starts. This way guests
will have time to mingle but you will have avoided any unnecessary
crankiness.

Keeping Sane!

Now that you have prepared so diligently and everything is running
smoothly, you can sit back and relax! Enjoy the party like you're one of
the guests instead of slaving away in the kitchen.

The Finale!

Now, we've covered the host's itinerary, but what about the guest's?
Luckily for the guest, all that is expected of them is to show up...but
what about hostess presents? Christine offers us some novel, and, of
course, fun ideas...

Personalized napkins

Pot holders

Fun dishwashing tools

Homemade preserves

Plant

Fresh herbs

Specialty teas & coffees

Exotic spices with a recipe

Coffee table book

Disposable camera

Or an original craft

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