I recently learned that in Sweden, many of the traditional holidays feature foods that are delicious but easy and quick to make, so that the host gets to enjoy the holiday as a proper day off as well. This is pretty thoughtful, and I bet it encourages people to host more.
Love this roundup. And offering a big co-sign to the advance menu! And if kids are coming, I also like letting fellow parents weigh in on whether there’s something their kid will eat!
I recently learned that in Sweden, many of the traditional holidays feature foods that are delicious but easy and quick to make, so that the host gets to enjoy the holiday as a proper day off as well. This is pretty thoughtful, and I bet it encourages people to host more.
These tips are really inspiring!!
Sooooo many great tips here, and I will be expecting late-night trays of warm chocolate chip cookies everywhere I go from now on ...
These are so good! I am guilty of sometimes starting to clean up so I really needed to hear that one!
me too…but it really does change the vibe!
Retweet on the Row 7 tinned veggies!!
So fun!
These are all such great ideas, and *so* helpful ~ thank you!
Thanks for reading, Cynthia!
Water! Yes, I co-sign with Joanna. It's the small things.
Taper candles are one my favorite little luxuries
I need a restock!
This is all such good advice! The one special, slightly messy moment is such a great move.
Love this roundup. And offering a big co-sign to the advance menu! And if kids are coming, I also like letting fellow parents weigh in on whether there’s something their kid will eat!