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As the holiday countdown dwindles and your calendar continues to fill up with holiday parties, you might be in the mood to throw a small soiree of your own! A last-minute holiday gathering can be a great way to catch up with friends and family who you might not end up seeing this season. Here are a few last-minute holiday entertaining ideas:
Happy Hour at Your Place
If some of your good friends are also your coworkers, set up a happy hour party at your place during the week. A post-work get-together can be fun way to de-stress and socialize. Throw on a Skinnygirl Cocktails Holiday Pandora station (found on the “Music” tab of the Guide) and unwind!
Weeknight Dessert Swap
If you know some fellow sweet-tooths, set up a weeknight dessert swap at a friend’s house for a few hours of socializing and treats. Catch up in the middle of a busy workweek and enjoy a night of indulgence with good friends.
Weekend Shopping Trip
You’re probably not the only one with a few gifts left to purchase for your holiday gift list. Round up a group of people who still need to do some last-minute shopping for an afternoon outing.
Holiday Brunch
If most people in your social circle are booked solid during the evenings, consider hosting a holiday brunch for a short, mid-morning party.
Game or Movie Night
Give everyone a chance to break away from the holiday madness by hosting a game or movie night at your place. Serve light cocktails and skip the formalities of a holiday dinner.
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As the holiday countdown dwindles and your calendar continues to fill up with holiday parties, you might be in the mood to throw a small soiree of your own! A last-minute holiday gathering can be a great way to catch up with friends and family who you might not end up seeing this season. Throwing a holiday party doesn’t even have to be an elaborate affair. Just invite your closest friends, throw on a Skinnygirl Cocktail Holiday Pandora station (found on the “Music” tab of the Guide), serve a few cocktails, and enjoy some good company! There’s no need to cook up a storm or decorate to the nines – these are your good friends and family, so just relax and enjoy the merriment.
Here are a few last-minute holiday entertaining ideas:
Happy Hour at Your Place
If some of your good friends are also your coworkers, set up a happy hour party at your place during the week. A post-work get-together can be fun way to de-stress and socialize. Serve holiday-themed drinks and consider ordering light appetizers from a local deli or bakery. You can also ask guests to bring a small dish to pass.
Weeknight Dessert Swap
If you know some fellow sweet-tooths, set up a weeknight dessert swap at a friend’s house for a few hours of socializing and treats. This can be a great way to catch up in the middle of a busy workweek and enjoy a night of indulgence with good friends. Ask everyone to bring just one holiday dessert or a cookie tray to share with the group.
Weekend Shopping Trip
You’re probably not the only one with a few gifts left to purchase for your holiday gift list. Round up a group of people who still need to do some last-minute shopping for an afternoon outing. Plan on carpooling to the mall to save on time and the hassles of parking. Or, meet up at a restaurant for a quick meal and then head off on a shopping venture together. A mini shopping spree with friends will give everyone a chance to wrap up some last-minute holiday shopping.
Holiday Brunch
If most people in your social circle are booked solid during the evenings, consider hosting a holiday brunch for a short, mid-morning party. Brunch food is relatively easier to prepare than full-course dinners and will also be a more casual affair. Serve your favorite coffee, hot chocolate, and pick out one gourmet brunch recipe for the crowd.
Game or Movie Night
Give everyone a chance to break away from the holiday madness by hosting a game or movie night at your place. Serve light cocktails and skip the formalities of a holiday dinner. Old-fashioned board games, Wii tournaments, or just a movie marathon can be a fun way to break away from the stress of the season and just enjoy each others’ company!
