{"id":1248,"date":"2012-11-20T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-11-20T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=01c3243e97a80fdc72ab4f1edf61766c"},"modified":"2012-11-20T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-11-20T06:00:00","slug":"delight-friends-with-unique-eats-this-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/delight-friends-with-unique-eats-this-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Delight friends with unique eats this holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(BPT) &#8211; The holidays are a magical time to celebrate with family and friends. Whether it&rsquo;s the first snowfall or a gift from a loved one, the season inspires us to celebrate and be merry. It&rsquo;s also a time when holiday hosts and hostesses are eager for entertaining inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Entertaining isn&rsquo;t effortless, but there are simple ways to host a festive time to remember. Here are a few tips and tricks to make the most of each occasion:<\/p>\n<p>*Decorate with simplicity. Keep holiday decor quick and easy. Fill a decorative bowl with ornaments for a pop of color. Drape garlands in unexpected places, tie big bows on furniture and dangle bells on doorknobs. Most importantly, let the party decor reflect your style.<\/p>\n<p>*Illuminate the setting. Make a show-stopping centerpiece for the dinner table by filling a hurricane vase with water, add cranberries and evergreen sprigs and top with floating candles. Warm lighting is an affordable, handmade detail sure to set a festive mood.<\/p>\n<p>*Improvise space. Avoid kitchen traffic jams by designating separate spaces for drinks and food. Lay a cloth runner on a table behind a couch and line it with cocktail napkins and small plates. Set up folding chairs and arrange furniture to provide extra room for guests to mingle.<\/p>\n<p>*Surprise your guests. Delight everyone with a unique sweet treat. Try a different spin on snacking, like Pringles Crisps Holiday Flavors in Cinnamon &amp; Sugar and White Chocolate Peppermint. Slip a can of these limited edition Pringles crisps into a gift bag or simply top the lid with a bow.<\/p>\n<p>*Start a tradition. Creating traditions provides lasting memories the whole group will cherish. Before dinner, have every individual share their favorite memories from years past. Play a classic game like charades as a group or candidly take a quirky group photo with props. 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