Your home is a place to entertain your family and friends, and this holiday season should be no exception. A few tips will help keep you sane when you've got people from all over hanging out at your place for a period of time. The Baton Rouge movers want to help you maximize this time with loved ones, so pay attention!
First, get events in order. If you're having a dinner, or hosting a party, or having relatives stay overnight, your tasks will vary. Approach the upcoming visit as a project and check off must-dos along the way.
Having a dinner? Get a solid, confirmed number of RSVPed guests. Nothing can throw off a dinner aesthetic like pulling up extra seats and not having quite enough food to go around, so you'll want to be firm about advance notice for any additional guests. It may seem like a stickler move, but you're the one hosting so you have a right to set your boundaries.
Find a menu that offers something of appeal to everyone. Variety is key when feeding the masses, and if one thing isn't a hit then something else can be--for example, maybe your cousin Jessica doesn't like sweet potatoes, but she loves green bean casserole. She can fix her own plate and the problem will take care of itself.
Hosting a party is a little less stress, as the menu is much more open and the servings are generally buffet style or trays of hors douvres. Be sure to have beverage offerings other than alcohol so that your non-drinking guests feel comfortable and also so that your drinking guests can rehydrate and keep it under control.
Staying overnight is one of the daunting situations where you should really be on your toes for extended periods of time--multiple days even. Clean linens, breakfast foods, transportation arrangements and hopefully some time to personally guide them around are ideal.
We understand the holidays are stressful, but hopefully with organization you can master these scenarios as the hostess with the mostest!
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