Today I had my first Pampered Chef party, and I think it went pretty well. It definitely got me motivated to have another holiday party next year--but I'm thinking maybe I'll do a "caroling" party instead. Who knows; really, I have an entire year to decide. No rush!
Since my party went so well, I figured I'd let you guys in on a little secret to party success. Some of my guests were wondering how I could have such an amazing array of food and yet have two small children to take care of during the week (and a husband too, don't forget!). Here it is (shhhh, don't tell....):
PLAN, PLAN, PLAN!
I made sure to organize everything from what dishes I would prepare to what days I would prepare them to what time I should set them out on the table the day of the party. Tuesday I made caramel chex mix. Wednesday I got the pomegranate ready. Thursday I made egg nog pie. Friday I went grocery shopping for the rest of the ingredients I needed and also made cream cheese mints. Saturday I made brownies (for the show) and pumpkin mousse. I chopped all the veggies for the veggie tray. I also took a couple of minutes to make some holiday-themed lanterns. (Remember these lanterns? So versatile!) Sunday, I got some mulled cider ready in the crock pot hours before the party, and quick put together some "pigs in a blanket." Tada! That's it!
Here's some of what I made:
Fudgy Brownies
Pumpkin Mousse
Cream Cheese Mints
Pigs in a Blanket
Okay, go to it! Plan your own party and HAVE FUN! :D
Pumpkin Mousse
Egg Nog Pie
Veggies and Pomegranate
Caramel Chex Mix, Cream Cheese Mints and Lanterns
ooh, i wanna come to your party! so pretty! =)
ReplyDeleteyou are AMAZING!!! just where did you get your party talent -- not from me - that's for sure!!!
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