The holidays are near, and it isn’t uncommon to see people spending these precious times with family and friends.
However, holiday parties can mean a huge responsibility mentally, financially, and socially. Luckily, there are ways to make hosting a holiday party both stress-free and pocket-friendly.
Here are a few tips to help you host a holiday party without stress.
- Invitations: The key to hosting a stress-free holiday party is sending out your invitations on time. This will not only motivate you into setting things up faster without procrastinating, but it will also help inform your guests in advance, ensuring that everyone on your guest list is present on that day.
- Theme: To give your party more structure and an idea of what is to be expected, you can also choose a theme such as a color scheme, seasonal fruit, or even a holiday song. This will guide you in making certain decisions regarding your event.
- Supplies: In order to host a pocket-friendly holiday party, it is best to make the most of the supplies you already have at home rather than spending money on new ones. Look inside your pantry or cupboards, and you’ll surely find some things you can easily recreate. However, in case you need to purchase new décor, you can always visit DIY websites on how to create craft ornaments instead of going overboard and buying expensive decoration items.
- Food and Drinks: Make sure there’s plenty to eat and drink as you can never have too much of these at a party. It is quite a nightmare when you run out of food in the midst of entertaining guests, which is why you should always have more than enough food at hand. If eventually there’s leftover, you can always pack the remaining meal as take-home dinner for your guests or donate it.
- Cooking: You might find it easy and relaxing to cook on a regular day, but cooking for many people can be quite stressful. So while you might decide to prepare a few things, e.g., appetizers, or punch, it is better to buy the rest of the dishes. This will help ensure that you’re not too tired at your own party.
- Assistance: Be open to an extra pair of hands that can help you while you prepare for your holiday party. This way, you can relax and have more energy to entertain your guests during the party. If anyone offers to assist you by preparing a dish or bringing along much-needed supplies, do not hesitate to accept their offer.
- Schedule: Lastly, make sure to thoroughly follow the schedule you’ve created for yourself. This will help you tackle unforeseen situations and interruptions that might occur, and while you might not be able to plan for the unexpected, you will surely have most of it covered.
At the end of it all, a clean party is a healthy one, so consider providing trash cans at strategic places to prevent a mess.
Make use of these tips to host a stress-free but fun-filled party this holiday season. Our team at Auto & Home Insurance Agency, Inc. wishes you a very ‘Happy Holidays’!
