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[quote=Anonymous]I get stressed about hosting because of all the cleaning involved.  Currently, my house is very cluttered because we have not decluttered for past several years because we were very busy.  However, the easiest way to get your house guest-ready is actually to host more frequently.  I am expecting some house guests next weekend and I am systematically cleaning out the guest bedroom, common areas, kitchen, pantry and fridge.  Is it a PITA? Absolutely. But, if I do not have this stress hanging over me, I will never do a deep clean.

As far as hosting goes, I usually serve buffet style, set the table the day before and warm food in fancy chafing dishes.  I do not use disposable dishes and cutlery - except for paper napkins.  I buy some food and make some dishes.

Last but not the least - I always open up a couple of folding tables in the garage and I park all the appliances and decorations on them before a party.  It allows me to have empty counter space in the kitchen.

Lots of great tips on this thread.  If you are a novice hostess, plan the flow of the party and go from there.  A timetable as another PP suggested is an excellent idea.  Make sure that you have some fun activities planned -  a photo shoot of the participants, some card games, family BINGO etc.  And make another relative part of it.  [/quote]

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