School is back in session and we are slowly settling back into our regular routine, which means more time for hosting, of course! If you’re ready to ease your way into entertaining guests, a potluck is a great place to start — especially for a weeknight. The prep is a breeze since everyone pitches in with the meal, and you…
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How to Host in a Rental House: My Lakefront Dinner Party
This summer, my family and I decided to rent a lakefront home in Idaho for one week. I was fortunate enough to be able to host a dinner party with friends who vacation there, so you can imagine the excitement at having an amazing water view for my gathering. We don’t have many lakefront dinners in Arizona, so this was…
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Transform Your Tablescape: Tips from a Napkin Hoarder
My husband calls me an organized hoarder, mostly just about napkins and table linens. But here’s the thing — I believe they’re an essential part of a table setting, they store easily, they’re simple to swap out, and they make me happy. Regardless of the type of hosting you most enjoy, every hostess needs a good napkin collection. Here are…
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Host a DIY Pizza Party
Have you ever hosted a party for people you’d never met? Or entertained guests who were strangers to one another? Yeah, me too, and it was a good challenge. I had to figure out a way to make everyone comfortable and get the guests to mingle so it wouldn’t be awkward. I went back and forth on themes and then it…
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Great Tips for Bad Bakers: 6 Best Store-Bought Desserts
Have you ever heard the phrase “I can cook, but I can’t bake,” or “I’m a great baker, but I’m not a good cook,”? I never believed it until I really got into cooking, but I think it’s pretty true. You’re either really good at one or the other, but usually not both. Now, I’m sure there are exceptions, but…
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