Holiday Party Planning Made Easy

Parties are plentiful amidst the holiday season. Whether you’re hosting or attending, we have some suggestions to simplify the planning process these often-stressful seasonal celebrations.

Blair Rumley, Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Cathy Still Johnson

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Ornament Swap

After the actual ornament swap, gift your guests with a parting present courtesy of your own kitchen. Try a bagged bundle of decorated cookies (like some of these 50 Fabulous Holiday Cookies) or fun food gifts (like these Heartwarming Gifts from the Kitchen).

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