coffee and tea pods in a large basket laid out along with mugs, spoons, cream, sugar and honey, etc., so that guests can easily serve themselves.
guests will enjoy. Store up on food products like protein bars, chips and crackers, along with an array of beverages. Shortly before your guests are due to arrive, you can also stock up on colorful, fresh fruits and arrange them in a glass bowl for an elegant, yet natural display. Create a large snack and beverage station in an easy-to-access area such as your kitchen island. Or if you prefer, you can make several small stations and place them in different rooms of your home. Make sure napkins, utensils and coasters are readily available.
Our sense of smell can make us recall memories and evokes a strong emotional response. Have a pleasant aroma drifting throughout your home to create an inviting ambience. You can use scented candles, a homemade stovetop potpourri, or aromatherapy diffusers in various rooms throughout your home filled with holiday-themed essential oils like Gingerbread, Cinnamon or Cranberry. Make a Snack and Beverage Station Well before the scheduled event, start stocking up on snack foods and easy meal prep items your
Plan Meals Ahead of Time and Set a Festive Table If you are serving dinner, go the extra mile and put a lot of thought into your presentation. Set a beautiful table with a runner or placemats with matching cloth napkins and decorative napkin rings to really set the mood for an elegant meal to be enjoyed by all.
Each morning, be sure to make a large pot of coffee or have individual
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