I love to host, and I typically have guests over at least once a week, which is why I volunteered my house for six out of the eight nights of Hanukkah. Or maybe it was because I wasn’t thinking straight and am now wholeheartedly regretting my decision. I guess we’ll never know.
As someone who hosts regularly and runs a supper club, I’ve learned a thing or two about hosting, planning, and preparing for a seamless, stress-free dinner party. And while my house might smell like latkes for the next eight months, with my eight-step plan, I’ll be able to pull it off and enjoy myself.
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Make a list and check it twice.
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Do some prep work ahead of time.
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Delegate (if you want to).
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Set the stage, aka, set the table, and bring out your serving pieces the night before.
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Keep your space tidy…enough.
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Find a killer playlist, or ask someone else to.
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Embrace imperfection and have fun.
I want to hear YOUR hosting tips in the comments below!
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