Recipe for Reducing Holiday Entertaining Stress
Entertaining for the holidays can be a lot of work, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice having fun while everyone else has a good time. The experts at Bed Bath & Beyond offer these tips for making your gatherings simple, easy and stress-free (well almost).
Make a Game Plan
When planning your holiday entertaining, the key to minimizing holiday-induced anxiety is to plan in advance.
* Start by determining the amount of people you expect, including dinner and overnight guests.
* Take inventory. Make sure you have the essentials you will need to serve your holiday meal -- both basics and serving pieces.
* Think off the wall. If you're hosting a buffet, set up the buffet table away from the wall to utilize both sides of the table to serve food. Maximize space on your table by using stepped serving dishes that have a small footprint such as a three tier stepped server from B. Smith's With Style Home Collection.
Time-Saving Tips
for the Holiday Chef
Adding these key items into your holiday routine will save you time by facilitating planning, execution and clean-up.
* Oven to table: Choose Bake N' Serve Warmers for your holiday needs. These stylish serving pieces not only look great, but they will also keep your food warm, freeing up essential space on your stove.
* Create more oven space:
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