Whether its for Christmas, Thanksgiving or just for fun parties are always a treat. Guests can come to your home and enjoy themselves while mingling with others as you causally move around the room enjoying all the unique personalities of your family and friends. But when the party is at your home it can become quickly overwhelming to plan and host. Here is a simple easy to follow guide to throwing a better party. Cook Simple Easy to Prepare Food Chili and Brownies Turkey and Pie Ham and Watermelon Cookies and Desserts Fruit and Vegetable Salads Invite Party Guests to Help Ask guests to bring a dish Allow guests to help clean up Invite attendees to step into the kitchen and cook Assign door answering to a couple of friendly guests Invite lots of People Invite people of different interests Invite different age groups The more eclectic the better Serve Quality Drinks, drinks can carry a party Serve high quality wine Have available lots of soda and tea for non-drinkers Keep on hand a variety of mixes for cocktails Make pitchers of margaritas for an informal fun appeal Serve martinis in chilled glasses for a touch of class Always keep your self in mind when planning a party. If you have a particular flare for making chips, salsa and margaritas play on this. On the other hand if youre in the mood for more of a formal approach try martinis and appetizers. Remember to have fun; this party is for you as well as your guests. |