Thanks to Sam’s Club for partnering for today’s story. Opinions are my own.
The holidays are just days away and everyone seems to be rushing doing last minute shopping, decorating and wrapping. Yes, I myself am included in that bunch of people because we literally just finished out shopping yesterday – crazy. But what if you’re down to the last minute on everything, yet you still have a party to host? Well, then I’ve got some great last minute holiday entertaining tips for you!
- Keep?the decor simple – Instead of spending a ton of time and money going all out on holiday decor, keep the table simple by decorating it with a roll of holiday netting over a tablecloth, a holiday flower or plant and small shatterproof ornaments.
- Opt for disposable dishes – Grab plastic or paper disposable dishes in holiday prints and use plastic flatware as well.
- Limit cooking – Stop at Sam’s Club?and grab ready to serve and simple dishes. They have everything from main courses like meatballs and marinara (rolls too, for meatball sandwiches),sides like summer sausage, cheeses and fruit and ready to serve brownies and cheesecake for dessert.
- Skip the mini bar – Pouring cocktails all evening can be time consuming and Sam’s Club has these great cocktail bags that have all the flavoring you need. Simply add alcohol and water, then stick in the freezer for a couple of hours to serve frozen or just serve it on the rocks. There are holiday flavors like Egg Nog and Candy Cane as well as traditional daiquiri and mojito flavors.
These tips are sure to make your party planning less hectic and Chef Robert Irvine has some other party planning tips as well. To save even more time, use Club Pickup which is a personal shopper service where you can order online and pick up in store, avoiding the crowd and the lines! With a 200% satisfaction guarantee on high-quality produce, meat and baked goods, you know you’re getting stuff your guests will love!
What are your holiday party plans?