The holidays are a joyous time of year—but they can also be
extremely stressful. That’s especially true if you’re responsible for hosting a
holiday party this year. Whether it’s for friends, family, or coworkers, planning
the perfect holiday party can really put your blood pressure through the roof.
But sometimes, having the right tools on hand can make the job much easier, and
help your party to go off without a hitch. So here are 6 products to help
reduce the stress of hosting a holiday party.
Nonstick Pans
If you’re prepping the food for your holiday party, cooking
is only half the job. Once, the food is ready, you’ve got to clean up the mess.
That hassle is just made worse if everything you’ve cooked is stuck on the
bottoms of your pans. With your guests arriving soon, you don’t have time to
soak your frying pans before cleaning them either.
Do yourself a favor and invest in some nonstick
ceramic pans before you begin prepping your holiday party food. It will
make cleanup much easier—both for your party, and for any meals you cook in the
future.
Silicone Baking
Sheets
On a related note, if you’re doing any baking for your
holiday party, you should invest in some silicone baking sheets as well. These
handy items slip right onto your cookie sheets, leaving them neat and clean, no
matter what you’re baking. And anything you bake on them slips right off, so
you don’t have to worry about your beautiful Christmas cookies breaking in half
when you try to scrape them off the pan.
Silicone baking mats offer easy cleanup, perfect cookies,
and even baking. Not bad for something that will only cost you a few dollars.
And since you’ll probably be doing lots of baking throughout the holidays, it’s
well worth it.
Complete Salad Kit
Salads are common fare at most meals as either an appetizer
or a side dish. So, if you’re serving up a salad at your holiday party, you’ll
want to make sure you have all the right tools on hand to make the task easier,
and ensure your salad is perfect. While you could probably get away with
dumping a bagged salad into a bowl, it’s not going to make much of an
impression.
However, if you have a professional-grade salad
maker set, you can chop, slice, and grate all of your toppings quickly and
easily. Toss it all into a salad spinner, and you’ll have a perfectly mixed,
perfectly healthy dish that is sure to impress.
Disposable Plastic
Dishes
We know you want to host a classy party, but don’t
underestimate plastic dishware. There are a lot disposable products out there
that can look extremely nice. From cups and plates that look like glass, to
silverware that actually looks silver, you can find disposable dinnerware that
creates the upscale impression you’re looking for.
But obviously, since they’re disposable, you’re going to be
saving yourself the stresses of doing all those dishes after the party. And, if
you’re hosting a large party, you’ll save a chunk of change on buying matching
sets of reusable dinnerware that you’ll hardly ever use.
Bulletin Board
No, the bulletin board is not for the party itself. Having a
physical way to organize and review your party plans can go a long ways towards
easing your mind and keeping you on track. While digital party-planning apps
can do a lot (and who doesn’t love Pinterest?), having something tangible can
actually keep you more organized.
So hang up a cheap bulletin board in your house somewhere,
and hang up checklists, décor inspiration, party menus, recipes, and more. You’ll
be amazed at how much more in control you feel while planning your party.
Bath Oils
Finally, find a nice way to treat yourself when the party is
over and all of your planning has finally paid off. Before you even bother with
the dishes and the cleanup, pour some relaxing bath oils into the tub, climb
in, and take some time to relax and congratulate yourself on a fantastic party.
You worked hard to make your holiday party perfect, and you deserve a bit of
time to let those stresses melt away. Plus, when you’re pulling your hair out
over last-minute party details, you’ll have something to look forward to!
Arm yourself with these products as you start your holiday
party planning, and you’ll find that it’s much easier to pull off that perfect
party you’ve been dreaming of. Happy Holidays!
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