Category Archives: Holiday Party

Just about every year since we were married in ’97, we’ve hosted some sort of holiday gathering. It’s morphed over time from a few friends decorating the tree while we served up new cocktails,  homemade finger foods and a handmade party favor to an open house with more than a few friends, homemade and purchasedContinue reading “Holiday Party Recap”

This year as we were weighing whether we had the bandwidth to prep and host our annual holiday open house, I suggested that go ahead with it, but that we have it catered. That idea lasted about 5 minutes. As I was thinking about what I’d like to have a caterer do, I was alreadyContinue reading “Holiday Party Recap: Top 10 Party Hits & 5 Misses”

I’m on the couch watching “Hart to Hart” as part of my recovery from our holiday party last night. I always love when we have a party where I thoroughly enjoy myself. This was one of those times. We had a great mix of people, old and new friends, a good representation from the ‘hood.Continue reading “Party Faves and Flubs”

We get out our old Skittles (tabletop wood bowling) game every holiday. Usually the kids play it for a while, then go off to do something else. Mr. DJ This time though, the adults dominated and the game lasted well into the night. At one point, just as Sim started spinning records from the 70sContinue reading “Party Favorites: Wood Bowling & Indian Black-Eyed Peas”

The entire time leading up to our holiday party, I was sick, suffering from the never-ending sinus infection. I wasn’t sure I would have the energy to pull off the party at all. At one point, I seriously considered canceling. Instead, I made backup plans to cook/make less and buy more easily served munchies. YouContinue reading “Holiday Party Recap”

Ah…my feet are finally up and our last guest left just a few minutes ago. I love our holiday party. It’s so good to catch up with old friends and see co-workers outside our regular work environment. We had fun with the record player this year too. The iFarmer was even able to fulfill aContinue reading “If You Left This Party Hungry, I Don't Know What Else I Could Have Done”

We had a great time at our tree-trimming party. It’s nice to have that tradition back off the ground. I was busy in the kitchen and enjoying the company of our guests, so I didn’t do too much tree decorating. But the kids tried their hand at it…which is why several branches are weighted downContinue reading “'Buy Local' a Big Hit at Holiday Party”