From the article: Guarantee Yourself Time to Party
No matter how well prepared you think you are, it's those last minute details when entertaining that will leave you feeling swamped, and unable to enjoy your guests. Whether it's getting the food to the table while still hot, finished the final touches on your recipe, serving the beverages, or slicing the bread, there's always so much to do. So how do you ease the stress and work of those details? Do you have shortcuts you can share with us so we can enjoy the holiday too? Share Your Tips
Don't be the lone ranger!
- Enlist your guests who offer their help! Guests always like to help and feel needed, so don't feel shy about taking them up on their offer. Something as simple as placing food on the buffet, or getting that last tray of goodies out of the oven can make the difference...and no one likes a grumpy hostess.
- —Guest Ann H
Prep pays off
- Can't overstate the value of advance prep work. Do as much as you can in advance....then there's less to do at the last minute. Prep salad, mash taters, fix dessert...it makes a huge difference!
- —maggieg58
Home delivery
- Rather than do all the food shopping myself and lugging home the groceries, i think i might try a home delivery this year. I think it will be worth the extra money to have everything just show up in my kitchen.
- —Guest Lori
