5 Ways To Address Family Drama During The Holidays

Sigh… For some, this is one of the most stressful times of the year when it should be a time of enjoying good food, laughing, and bonding with family. Conversations and conduct can vary on the spectrum of light-heartedness and good clean fun, to inappropriate, embarrassing, and, “Oh my God, this is going downhill quickly!” But there is hope. We can find firm but creative ways to turn a potentially uncomfortable experience into a pleasant experience for all.  

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Tiffanie’s Christmas Decor

I love a formal Christmas tablescape! Plates you can see your face in, crystal goblets that sparkle, garland with cranberries, pinecones, linen napkins, elegant reindeer and tall Sacramento green candles give the look of a well-put-together table. I decorated my chandelier with garland, bows, cranberries, and diamond-shaped ornaments hanging from the bottom.

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10 Steps To Party Planning Start To Finish

I don’t know about you, but I get excited when planning a party. I start seeing the vision of how I wanted the color, theme, decorations, food, and atmosphere to be. But then, I quickly pump the breaks. Because what I have in my head, may not necessarily match my pocketbook. So, before I do anything, I set a budget and stick to it. Occasionally, if I have a little extra I purchase a few more items to spruce up the party. If this is something you struggle with, have an accountability partner.

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Basic Hostess Etiquette

I don’t know about you, but I like an invitation that not only gives the basic information of date, time and venue. But I like a comprehensive invite with details like what will be served and what to wear. Your guests should know what to expect so they can know whether to eat before or when they get there. You could say, Serving hors d’oeuvres, or Buffet style dinner. Attire: dressy casual or semi-formal. If there is a valet service specify that. Valet: $10. A section designated at the bottom of the invite is where this can go.

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8 Christmas Outfits For Holiday Parties

You’re hosting a Christmas party and you don’t have an outfit for it. Or, you don’t know what to tell people what attire to wear. Determine the theme of your party and what activities you…

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