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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I entertain all the time - small groups, big parties, themed events or casual get-togethers, etc...

Here is what I'm doing in the last 15 minutes before people are invited/scheduled to arrive:

- dressing the kids in something presentable
- dressing myself in something presentable, applying makeup, combing my hair
- popping an hors d'ouevres in the oven or taking one out
- pulling cold items out of the fridge to put out
- putting ice in a bucket to be used for drinks
- putting away the last of the dishes from all the prep, wiping down the counter etc...
- doing a final "perimeter check" to make sure things are as presentable as possible
- turning on the lights, shoving aside coats in the closet to make room, etc...
- if I'm lucky, taking 60 seconds to breathe.

Please don't show up early.   If you do you had better be one of the folks we consider extended family and you'd better be prepared to be put to work.  But I'd vastly prefer you come at the invited time so I can feel ready, and so that I can feel like you're being greeted and received warmly - instead of in the last minute prep time.[/quote]

This looks almost exactly like my list.  I also may be prodding my kid to clean the mess that they made while I was in the shower. I always get dressed as one of my last steps because cooking can be messy, especially if I end up baking.[/quote]

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