INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Throwing a party doesn't have to be work. Here are a few tips to
overcoming those host jitters! Invitations:  If you're planning a small
get-together give your guests two weeks  notice. The larger the group,
the earlier the notice.  When in doubt, send out invitations...be
creative and design your own!  Accessories:  Flowers always cheer up
the place!  Wicker baskets are both attractive and useful.  Music and
lighting are key! Candles are always a nice accent and make  sure the
music isn't too loud.  Food Picks:  Pick a menu you're comfortable
with. Decide if you want appetizers or  dinner.  Try to shop in one
location...consolidating will prevent you from  being drained at the
end of the day.  Prepare ahead of time and make your dishes the night
before. The  night of the party simply pop your refrigerated or frozen
dishes in  the oven!  Have drinks and appetizers ready when guests
arrive. This will be  particularly impressive since you will have
looked like you didn't  lift a finger all day!  Serve meal or
appetizers 30 minutes after the party starts. This way  guests will
have time to mingle but you will have avoided any  unnecessary
crankiness.  Keeping Sane!  Now that you have prepared so diligently
and everything is running  smoothly, you can sit back and relax! Enjoy
the party like you're one  of the guests instead of slaving away in the
kitchen.  The Finale!  Now, we've covered the host's itinerary, but
what about the guest's?  Luckily for the guest, all that is expected of
them is to show  up...but what about hostess presents? Christine offers
us some novel,  and, of course, fun ideas...  Personalized napkins  Pot
holders  Fun dishwashing tools  Homemade preserves  Plant  Fresh herbs
Specialty teas & coffees  Exotic spices with a recipe  Coffee table
book  Disposable camera  Or an original craft  © 1997 Lifetime
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