Anyone who knows my mom knows she's a top-notch host. People love coming to her house and not just because of the amazing food. As I've thought about it more there are some key parts to a good party.
1. Preparation is key. By doing as much food prep work as possible before the event, the host can actually enjoy and interact with their guests. Also, do all major cleaning a couple of days before, so you're not so rushed.
2. Understand not everything will go perfectly. Smile and go with the flow. People have a good time when the host is relaxed.
3. Tell people you're happy they came, make them feel welcome.
4. Make sure to introduce people who haven't met each other. I always like to share something about the person I'm introducing that the other person will find interesting or have something in common with. Example, "Sarah, this is Bill, he's also from Houston." Everyone enjoys meeting someone new.
5. Don't have items out that you'd be devastated if they broke.
6. Think about people with food allergies when planning the menu. It doesn't have to be hard, just have at least one thing everyone can eat.
7. If people want to help clean up, let them. Many hands make the work light. :)
8. Keep it simple; your house doesn't have to look like it came out of Martha Stewart's magazine and your food doesn't have to be jaw-dropping. Pick a couple simple, but good recipes.
Any other tips I'm forgetting?
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