- Coffees & Teas - ensure ample supply, specialty blends, cream and sugar, as well as sugar substitute if applicable
Compare Prices of Coffees, Teas - Baking supplies
- Recipe ingredients
- Appetizers
- Main course items
- Special items such as cranberries, garnishes, sour cream, whipped cream
- Pickle tray ingredients & condiments
- Foods for special dietary needs of dinner guests
- Breakfast items for overnight guests
- Napkins, paper towels
- Trash bags
- Candles
- Beverages
- Compare Prices of Party Favors
- Family
- Friends
- Teachers & special tutors
- Hostess gifts
- Paper carrier
- Refer back to Gifts for more ideas
- Set meal time and schedule for cooking/serving
- Review food supplies for appetizers, main course, vegetables, salads and dessert
- Allow sufficient time for thawing frozen foods
- Plan timing for preparing vegetables and salads
- Last Minute Tips for a Stress-Free Dinner
- How to Set the Table
- Do you need any table accents or flowers?
- Compare Prices of Candles
- Compare Prices of Centerpieces
- Compare Prices of Flowers
- Table linens
- Napkins, rings
- Cutlery, silverware
- Tableware, glassware, stemware
- Holiday tableware or accent pieces
- Bread basket
- Tableware Resources
- Appliances to keep foods hot
- Sufficient serving spoons and bowls
- Hot pads
- Tablecloth for buffet table
- Decoration or centerpiece for buffet table
- Make sure you have a good sharp carving knife: Basic Simple Knife Sharpening
- Punch bowl and cups
- Crockpot cider
- Glassware & barware
- Beverage decisions for children
- Prepare ice cube trays
- Selecting Family Drinkware
- Disposable plates, cups, glasses, cutlery if required
- Novelties and favors
- Napkins
- Paper towels
- Compare Prices of Party Supplies
- Compare Prices of Disposable Drinkware
- Practice kitchen fire safety
- Tree & decoration fire safety
- Safe Candle use
- Check smoke Alarm
- Invite or visit your lonely neighbor or single friend
- Support your community food bank
- Help out if you can with your local food kitchen holiday meal
Great Recipes from About's Cooks
Have a wonderful and safe holiday with family and friends!
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Hosting Tips & Resources
Host a Stress-Free Dinner
Gifts & Hosting
Store Away Special Tableware & Decorations
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China & Stemware Storage Solutions
For the New Year
New Year's Resolutions for the home
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