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IDEA #1
Looking to reinvent your holiday menu? Do so gradually – tradition is emphasized during this time of year and people will be more inclined to accept (and appreciate) new dishes when balanced with their old favourites.
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IDEA #2
A kid-centered centerpiece will help keep your younger guests happy during holiday entertaining. For example, you could have the children decorate a small table-top tree. Keep it simple by using construction paper and crayons or coloured markers to make the decorations. The bigger kids can cut out shapes with blunt scissors, make a hole with a paper punch, and hang them with some ribbon.
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IDEA #3
Do you smell something burning? No one needs to know about your holiday cooking mishap if you try this easy air-freshening cover up: mix ½ cup whole cloves with one cinnamon stick and 2 cups of water in a saucepan; simmer for 15-30 minutes. The air will smell fantastic and that tell-tale burnt odour will simply vanish.
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IDEA #4
As a delicious and colourful alternative to ice cubes, drop frozen berries into the punch bowl or holiday drinks for a cool effect (raspberries and cranberries work best).
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IDEA #5
Avoid holiday burn-out. Limit how many invitations you accept to avoid feeling worn out and over-extended during the holidays when you should be feeling relaxed and energized. If you and several friends always host separate parties, suggest that you combine your efforts this year and host just one larger party.
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