Skip these unnecessary stresses.
However, there’s no reason to let the prep work and etiquette rules overtake the enjoyment of hosting.
The goal is to be prepared, but not overly stressed.
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Here are 9 things that a good host wouldn’t bother doing, and neither should you.
Sure, it is easy to get distracted while readying the house.
It makes all the difference, and your guests wont even notice.
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Sweat the Small Stuff
Relaxing is the thing that Southern hosts forget to do the most.
Basically, if guests arent allowed to touch it, it probably shouldnt be set out.
After offering or fixing the first beverage for guests, you’re free to relinquish some responsibility.
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Your guests, in fact, dont care that there is a stack of magazines on the coffee table!
Do your best to be prepared enough to allow yourself to pause for a moment and take a breath.
Fix your lipstick, light a candle, sit down, or pour a glass of wine.
Take a moment to relax before all of the hustle and bustle.
It will always be worth starting to get ready a bit earlier or prepping ahead of time.
