It must be officially the “Holiday Season” – the entertaining has started, plans are being made, and menus are being confirmed with family and friends. We’re looking forward to a couple of “Soup and Bread” dinners with our Home Group, a Caroling Party, Appetizer Party, and a Sunday Brunch as well as the traditional holiday family meals.
I love having people over – the “getting the house ready” part, not so much. That’s why I’m excited about my friend Nony’s fun Last Minute Hospitality Checklist – free by liking A Slob Comes Clean on Facebook!
It’s a quick, very do-able checklist that helps you remember those last minute things before the guests are expected (like toilet paper in the holders…ugh, the one I always forget to check!). And if you’d like help with the cleaning-up part, you can find that, too, with free Printable Cleaning Checklists at A Slob Comes Clean.
Do you entertain during the holidays? What tips do you have to get ready?
Here’s what we’re eating this week:
Monday- Cauliflower, Bacon, & Parmesan Frittata; Homemade Hash Browns, Roasted Beet Salad
Tuesday- Chicken & Veg. Indian Curry; rice; vegetables & dip
Wednesday- Italian Sausage & White Bean Bake, Easy Artisan Bread, Orange-Almond Salad
Thursday- Hamburger-Vegetable Soup, Easy Artisan Bread, vegetable platter
Friday- (daughter cooks) garlic shrimp, rice or pasta, green salad
Saturday- (decorating the tree!) Homemade Pizza
Sunday- Caroling Party (appetizer…maybe something I pinned on Pinterest?)
-Jami
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
That frittata looks really good! I’m adding it to my menu this week too!
Thanks for the link(s)!!!
The sausage/white bean bake sounds yummy.
As for Christmas stuff, we’re not hosting anything at our house this year.
Have a great week. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather