There’s something so special about when Grandma hosted the holidays. There was no stress, everything was delicious, and her home was filled with love. Now, there seems to be pressure whenever we host. But there shouldn’t be any! Here are some hosting hacks that our grandmothers used to make hosting easier and make guests feel welcome, cozy, and happy.
- Set the table the night before. The morning of, you’re going to have a lot to do. Having it done the night before will be a gift to your future self, and make a mental note of where you’ll place each serving dish.
- Serve a signature punch. Punches evoke nostalgia. Plus, it gives you more time to mingle since you’ll already have the drink poured.
- Create personalized place cards. This tiny detail will make your guests feel welcome, and it will give them something to take home.
- Fully stock the bathroom. Don’t forget to stock the bathroom with extra essentials. You know you must clean the bathroom, but don’t forget extra toilet paper, hand towels, tissues, and hand lotion.
- Decorate with a homemade centerpiece. It’s easy to make a budget-friendly centerpiece with some seasonal foliage, fresh flowers, or fruit. Pair with vases and candlesticks, and you’ll have a beautiful centerpiece.
- Relax with coffee and dessert. The smell of roasted coffee at the end of a meal is the perfect way to wind down and relax.
Source: Real Simple