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Or, consider making your party a potluck festivity. This way, everyone pitches
in on the food, which leaves you time to
mine Pinterest for simple DIY holiday
décor ideas that are sure to draw more
than a few wows.
Main Course
The centerpiece of your celebration,
the ham or turkey, shouldn’t involve a
ton of work or preparation. When your
guests have traveled from all over, why
not treat them (and yourself) to a little
taste of home that provides the perfect
presentation and effortless preparation?
One easy way to serve these home
favorites without spending all day near
the oven is by picking up a ready-toserve, premium option locally. Classic
options like those from HoneyBaked
Ham come spiral sliced so they are effortless to serve. Their handcrafted, premium
meats are smoked over blended hardwood chips and finished with a sweet,
crunchy glaze, giving flavors that are
evocative of happy holiday memories and
home cooking.
The brand also offers ready-made
sides, like green bean casserole and

herb stuffing, as well as cakes, pies and
other desserts, which could potentially
mean one-stop shopping for you. And,
while shopping in-store, you can join
HoneyBaked Ham in supporting the
Gary Sinise Foundation by donating to
help our nation’s first responders.
DIY Drinks
All too often, hosts get bogged down
fixing drinks for guests as they arrive.
Avoid this conundrum by setting up a
DIY drink station. You may consider
making a signature drink in advance
and serving it in a beverage dispenser or
punch bowl, or giving guests a few cocktail suggestions on a placard.
Don’t forget the little ones. Set up a hot
chocolate bar that includes marshmallows, peppermints and whipped cream
topping options. Ask adults to help their
children serve themselves.
You don’t have to get sidelined in the
kitchen at your holiday gathering in order
to serve a home style feast. With a few
smart strategies, you can be both the host
of the party and the life of it.