{"id":19814,"date":"2013-12-08T06:00:33","date_gmt":"2013-12-08T11:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=19814"},"modified":"2013-12-07T19:21:25","modified_gmt":"2013-12-08T00:21:25","slug":"holiday-entertaining-can-be-done-without-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=19814","title":{"rendered":"Holiday entertaining can be done without stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few steps can take the hassle out of hosting<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

By Kelly Hockenberry<\/strong>, Columnist, The Times<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"UTKellyRev2Column\"<\/a>The holiday season is in full swing!\u00a0 Entertaining family and friends can be festive AND stress free if you do it the right way\u2026<\/p>\n

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\nAlthough I looooove the idea of a printed, mailed invitation\u2026let\u2019s be honest, it ain\u2019t happening.\u00a0 The website \u201cPaperless Post\u201d (www.paperlesspost.com<\/a>) has a ton of electronic options that go out to your guests with the push of a button.<\/p>\n

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Taking the time to plan out a menu is a worthwhile task.\u00a0 If you are throwing a cocktail party, skip the main course and figure on approximately 20 bites per person and 4 to 5 varieties of appetizers.\u00a0 I worked for a catering company through college and the rule of thumb for hors d\u2019oeuvres was the following formula:<\/p>\n

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Number of bites per person times the number of guests divided by the number of different hors d\u2019oeuvres<\/b><\/p>\n

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(I was never responsible for figuring out this exact figure, as math was not my strong suit.\u00a0 I was, however, an expert on \u201cpats of butter in a swirl\u201d configurations.\u00a0 Everybody has his or her strengths.)<\/p>\n

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Have the perfect playlist of songs to get the party started!\u00a0 I love a non-traditional mix along with the tried and true. \u00a0Don\u2019t turn it up too loud\u2026you want to encourage your guests to chat and catch up without screaming!
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\nLastly, the \u201cWhat to Wear\u201d is very important when you are the hostess!\u00a0 I think the best idea is to look dressy but in the most comfortable way possible!\u00a0 Remember, you will be on your feet and busy for the entire night!\u00a0 This is not the occasion for your highest stiletto and shortest micro-mini!\u00a0 Try a printed skinny jean and fur tunic sweater combination!\u00a0 Throw on a pair of black, knee-high leather boots and a great earring and you are SET!<\/p>\n

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But, the most important tip when throwing a holiday party is to HAVE FUN!\u00a0 Invite the people who mean the most to you and enjoy their company!<\/p>\n

Happy Weekend!<\/p>\n


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