House Hosting: The 10 Commandments!
How to host guests at home? What to do when hosting? For a dinner or a party, learn to host house guests without going crazy!
House Hosting…How to host guests at home? What to do when hosting? For a dinner or a party, learn how to host house guests without going crazy!
Really?! The answer is yes!
I name that post the 10 Commandments, but…mmm… Maybe I should have called it the 12…or 20 commandments! ha! ha! … always so hard to stop!
Anyway! Here are the Commandments, but wait, there’s more! Right after, I will share the 10 Commandments of NO-Stress Hosting!
Because hosting friends and family should always be fun, never stressful!
Ready? Let’s jump into our topic!
The 10 Commandments of Good Hostesses:
- #1- They have fun!
- #2-They play good music
- #3-They know how to use light to create a great ambiance
- #4-They offers good drinks and keep glasses full
- #5-They never aim for perfection
- #6-They always invite the right people
- #7-They offer easy-to-eat food and leave snacks here and there
- #8-They always take the time to chat and spend time with each of their guests
- #9-They pick a party theme that all their guests will enjoy
- #10-They don’t force their guests to play some silly games if they don’t want to
- #11-They never complain that they are tired or that they forgot something
- #12-They accept help from their friends
- #13-They take care of their guests
- #14-They don’t panic if their house is a little messy
- #15-They never let their friends drive back home after too many drinks
These 15 simple rules will help you become a better hostess… I mean, a No-Stress Hostess!! 😉 And these rules must be applied to any party, big or small!
Make sure you save these rules to use at your next party 😉
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Now time to talk about No-Stress Hosting!
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #1
Don’t worry about making everything Pinterest Perfect!
Don’t aim for perfection. Never!
Remember that the best parties are usually the simplest ones. The Simple, the Better!… Always!
No one is there to judge you anyway 😉
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #2
Don’t try to do everything by yourself.
Accept help from your friends… I mean any help they offer!
Some might offer you help with your decor, while others will propose to bring a dish or offer their help with cleaning after…Always say YES to anyone!
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip # 3
Don’t worry too much about house clean-up before!
Of course, you want your house to be nice and neat, but remember that it won’t show anymore after an hour or two, so why spend all that time and energy? Better keep it for your party!
Make sure your kitchen and washroom are clean but wait until after your party to clean the floor!
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #4
Don’t worry if your house looks like a battlefield during the evening. I know it could be very stressful sometimes, but it shouldn’t be!
You just can’t spend the evening cleaning up. You have better things to do… like having fun with your guests 😊
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #5
Stop thinking that everything has to be the best of the best!
Like I said earlier, your goal is not perfection; your goal is to throw a great party!
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*If you feel a little overwhelmed or have no time to plan everything, well, GOOD NEWS! I did all the work for you! 😉
You are a step away from your Dream Party!
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Still there? 😊 So, let’s get back to our topic!
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #6
Try to make things ahead as much as possible.
Don’t wait until the last minute to clean, cook, or decorate your house.
The more you’ll do ahead, the better to take your stress level low!
So, make a plan and a few lists and stick to them 😉
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #7
Choose an easy menu, or, even better, serve a buffet. That is the PERFECT No-Stress solution!
A simple buffet is the best of the best ( yes, we allow it here! ha! ha! ) stress-free option. I just love buffets! They give you peace of mind…
In fact, I love buffets so much that I have a whole post about how to plan the perfect simple buffet... and, of course, all the perfectly simple buffet recipes! 😉I’m sure you’ll grab great inspiration there!
Buffets are great, but please, make sure you choose easy and simple recipes or at least ones you’ve tried before. And, of course, make-ahead recipes are the best here! You have to avoid any too complicated ones.
…And if you forget to take out one of your dishes, no worries! No one will notice unless you tell them 😉
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #8
If there are kids, please make sure you have a designated space for them. You surely don’t want them to run all over the place all evening long!
Set rules and, of course, inform them about these rules (and their parents too!)
The trick is to keep them busy… and quiet! ha! ha! Wondering how to keep kids busy and quiet? I have the best trick there!
Also, feel free to mention in the invitation that it’s a no-kids party…What? We all deserve a little break once in a while, right? 😉
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #9
Remove plants, trinkets, or other things in the way. You can store them somewhere else for the evening.
That way, you won’t spend all evening stressing out about your antique vase! And you will have more room for your guests 😉
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #10
Stop worrying about what you can’t control!
There is so much that we can’t plan and control… Better keep an open mind and be ready for the unexpected. They are usually what makes a memorable party!
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #11
Relax, pour yourself a glass of wine, and enjoy that perfect evening with your guests.
You worked hard to plan everything, but now it’s time to get the benefit of it!
So, stop thinking and enjoy each minute of this evening with your friends! 😊
Remember they accepted your invitation to have a great moment with you!
House Hosting:
The 10 Commandments!
No-Stress Tip #12
Lastly, don’t be too hard on yourself!
You can forget a few things or miss the ball for others, but really… who cares?
People come to your place to have a good time, and it’s precisely what they’ll get!
The best hostesses are the No-Stress Hostess, and you know what? You’ll now be one of those!
I hope all these party tips and Commandments will help you host any party… the stress-free way!
Nothing will stop you from hosting your best party ever!! 😊
As always, I would love to hear from you 🖤 Please use the box below for any comments or questions, or even better! Share your favorite no-stress tip! I just can’t wait to hear it!
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Talk to you soon!
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