One of the best ways to beat the winter blahs is to fill you home with friends and family. Whether you have are having just a few friends over on a cold winter’s night or having a full blown out Superbowl party, these get-togethers offer a warm, welcoming place for you and your friends to kickback, relax and have some fun. Below are a few simple steps you can follow to get your house ready and welcome for your guests.
Set the mood: You can easily change the setting in your home with a few easy things. First, decide which areas of your home will be used for the get-together and start by decorating with fresh accents as centerpieces. Strings of Christmas lights or candles, even cozy fires in the fireplace are also easy ways to set a warm and inviting mood.
Food & Drinks: Everyone knows that the great food and drinks make the party! For your food, the trick to easy entertaining is sticking with finger food appetizers which are easy, but can be “dressed-up” by placing them on your good serve-ware. You can go all-out with the beverages, or just keep is easy: chilled beer and wine, soda and water!
Entertaining Guests: Mood – check. Food & drinks – check! Not every type of party requires entertainment, but it’s a good idea to have a back-up plan should the mood get a little dull. The best part about entertaining your guests is that it’s an inexpensive option: Have a few games handy that are large-group friendly; Karaoke – even better! Even upping the music to a dance mix can spice up any party.
Now you can sit back, relax and enjoy your guests!
Contributed by Beth Eppley and Heather Dietrich
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