{"id":1474,"date":"2014-09-08T11:11:16","date_gmt":"2014-09-08T11:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blognoel.com\/?p=1474"},"modified":"2014-09-08T11:11:16","modified_gmt":"2014-09-08T11:11:16","slug":"how-to-entertain-without-stressing-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blognoel.com\/en\/1474\/how-to-entertain-without-stressing-out\/","title":{"rendered":"How to entertain without stress?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blognoel.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2011\/11\/party_de_noel.jpg.webp\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;href&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.blognoel.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2011\\\/11\\\/party_de_noel.jpg&quot;}\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1475  aligncenter lazyload\" title=\"Christmas party\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.blognoel.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2011\/11\/party_de_noel.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blognoel.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2011\/11\/party_de_noel.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.blognoel.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2011\/11\/party_de_noel-150x150.jpg.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 200\/200;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.blognoel.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2011\\\/11\\\/party_de_noel.jpg&quot;,&quot;data-srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.blognoel.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2011\\\/11\\\/party_de_noel.jpg 200w, https:\\\/\\\/www.blognoel.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2011\\\/11\\\/party_de_noel-150x150.jpg 150w&quot;}\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hosting guests can be stressful if you&#039;re unprepared and unorganized. We&#039;ve gathered some expert tips and tricks to help you plan just about everything...with peace of mind and enjoyment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prepare\u2026in advance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#039;s the guest list, cleaning the house, or inventorying food and drinks, get started now. You&#039;ll avoid last-minute stress\u2014especially when guests show up early.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the Internet as a postman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By sending emails, you will save valuable time and a few stamps. Sites such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dromadaire.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.dromedaire.fr<\/a>, offer a wide range of original free invitations. Only send invitations by mail to those of your friends who are not computer savvy.<br \/>\n<strong>Stock up on everything<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To avoid last-minute hassles, be sure to stock up on extra toilet paper, tissues, and hand soap in preparation for your holiday party(ies).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make a seating plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s always appreciated by guests to be seated with people they know, or at least with whom they feel comfortable. This will enhance the atmosphere around the table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Allow space in the entrance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There&#039;s nothing more annoying than letting your guests&#039; coats and handbags pile up on the hall hook or on one of the beds because your closet wasn&#039;t cleared in time. When this space is available, guests have easy access to it upon arrival and don&#039;t have to search for their belongings upon departure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ah allergies! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure your guests&#039; comfort, be sure to find out if they have any allergies, such as to pet hair or a particular food. If so, you&#039;ll need to adjust part of your menu accordingly and place pets away from the room (or with friends).<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember that nothing needs to be perfect. Smile and have as much fun as your guests.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hosting guests can be stressful if you&#039;re unprepared and unorganized. We&#039;ve gathered some professional tips and tricks to help you plan almost everything... calmly and with pleasure. 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