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Turning Your Home into a Banquet Hall for the Holidays

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Large crowds require space and various accommodations. Whether you are using the community banquet hall at your apartment complex, or you are turning your rental house into a buffet restaurant for holiday guests, here are some tips to make your holiday meal go smoothly.…

Turning Your Home into a Banquet Hall for the Holidays

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Holiday Clean-Up Help

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<img alt="" style="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/LjZZfAPqDjjp/photos/adbe811011ef6d36e8edfa2e8c345f6c/mr_c7eb4ff12a3778.jpg?ug_____DjedJrOl6" align="center" height="400" width="313"> With people mingling at the party, bits of food and drink can easily find their way onto your upholstery or carpet, and leave nasty stains. Remember to do a quick run-through once guests have left so that you can spot treat any stains before they set and become a permanent problem. Here are 5 other party clean-up tips – from how to get out scuff marks to melted candle wax.

10 party-perfect appetizers

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No matter where I am during the holidays, my plans for this time of year always include a lot of fun with friends and plenty of good food. I like to start get-togethers right with super-easy, healthy and delicious appetizers. Here are 10 of my favorites to try.

Foolproof, last-minute holiday sides

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Even though I have good intentions to be organized for the holidays, some things are still left till the last minute. Luckily, EatingWell’s collection of 20 hand-picked holiday side dish and dessert recipes is full of great ideas!

Make Christmas memorable—without the fuss

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This stress-free Christmas menu (complete with a step-by-step planner) is full of delicious, healthy dishes that are easy to prepare so there is plenty of time to enjoy friends and family.

Will your Relationship Survive the Holidays?

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With all the hustle and bustle, it is hard not to get stressed during the holidays. What is even harder is not letting it affect your relationship. No matter what stage you relationship is in, it can be hard to compromise and get everything done. Here are some tips to make your...

Three-Ingredient Holiday Desserts From WomansDay.com

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Think of any favorite holiday meal and what comes to most people’s minds is a beloved side dish or annually-awaited roast. But what about dessert? Often, the sweetest course is just an afterthought to a holiday meal that’s been carefully planned and prepared, from the first sip of soup...

6 Ideas for healthy holiday entertaining

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As we quickly approach the holiday season, it seems that the urge to entertain becomes progressively stronger. Personally, I love to entertain and I...

It's possible: Host a holiday party on a budget

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<img alt="Getty Images" title="Getty Images" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/k7agdLR8nSRW/photos/2e1a801a81c66a34165ff8280a7621e6/mr_6b25cdb98d32d4.jpg?ug_____Dz1YH5qB9" align="left" width="266" height="400">One of the best things about the holidays is finding the time to gather friends together for a dinner party, to create one special night apart from the craziness at work, in the stores, on the roads. This year, finding the time is equally matched with finding the money for an added extravagance of throwing a candlelit dinner for friends. Just as we're finding ways to cut back in our day-to-day expenses when possible, it is possible to have a lovely dinner party on a budget. All you need is a lot of planning and a little creativity. I've rounded up some good tips found around the Web during this money-tight season in hopes they can inspire your own affordable gathering.