Parties And Presents Made Easy

December 4, 2002

*** Parties and Presents Made Easy***

It's time to plan gifts and get-togethers for the big holidays. Here are some

perfect present ideas and party planning hints for you!

* Painless Parties. Throwing a great get-together doesn't have to be painful. If

you think of a holiday party as a monumental task you're less likely to have

fun, and you'll probably be slaving away in the kitchen instead of mingling with

your friends and loved ones.

Choose munchies and beverages that are easy to prepare, such as dips, vegetable

and fruit platters, cheese plates and punches, or turn the gathering into a

potluck.

Everyone likes to share their favorite holiday dishes, and it will take a huge

load off of your shoulders.

* Take the Party to the Kitchen*

Instead of spending long hours in the kitchen whipping up a bevy of dishes to

feed your party guests, let the cooking be part of the fun! Invite everyone over

to bake cookies, make

pizza or chili, or decorate gingerbread houses.

Everyone will have a blast and it will be less work for the host, too! Just

crank up the holiday tunes and have some festive beverages on hand, and the

party will take care of itself.

Sometimes the low-key celebrations are the most enjoyable because everyone is

relaxed and not so worried about keeping everything " perfect. "

* Delicious Gifts*

Everyone on your list will love you for an edible gift--who doesn't love food?

Cookie mix in a jar is fast becoming a classic and it's just as fun as ever. You

can also have lots of fun making cookie bouquets, themed meal kits (think

" breakfast in bed, " " picnic, " " fiesta, " etcetera), hand-dipped chocolates, a

miniature herb garden, a custom-made recipe book, personalized fortune cookies,

or a coupon for a fabulous home-cooked meal.

Enjoy!

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My Special Thought To You:

If God Brings You To It, He'll Bring You Through It!

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