Holiday Help

From party hosting tips to fun and creative ways to wrap gifts, these are a few of my favorites things (pun absolutely intended) to make the holiday season even merrier. 

    1. Christmas breakfast can be just as special as Christmas dinner; assemble this breakfast casserole the night before and throw it in the oven while you open gifts, or whip up these super easy scones the morning of and the whole house will smell heavenly.


2. 'Tis the season to pop, fizz, clink! Save space in the fridge by chilling your champagne this way in mere minutes. And don't forget about a signature cocktail. 

3. If you run out of wrapping paper, or just want to mix things up, these gift wrapping ideas are festive and pretty, and you probably already have everything  you need on hand.  

4. Setting up a crafts station at the kids' table is a great way to keep little ones busy while the adults mingle.

5. No time to bake for the holiday cookie exchange? Transform store-bought cookies and present them on a pretty platter. 

    6.  From where to place the food tables to when to get dressed, every detail matters when you're hosting a gathering. And if you need food or decor inspiration, here are 101 festive suggestions.

    7. You can't go wrong with homemade gifts. Make flavored coffee--think cinnamon and cloves for an aromatic Christmas blend--and bag it up to give to family and friends. Or whip up a batch of Holiday Cookie Body Scrub, put it in a jar, and tie a ribbon around it.