Tipsy Plums with Sweet Cream
I was reading my latest issue of Real Simple magazine the other day and came across an article on family gatherings that I thought was interesting.
They had done a survey of readers to find out what their secrets were to a happy family gathering. I thought I’d share a few of them with you and run a little commentary. After that, I might add one of my own and then my favorite part will be to ask you for your feedback on your secrets to successful gatherings. Chime in by clicking here and letting us know your secrets to successful gatherings at the bottom of the page.
The secret that made me laugh was right up front:
“An empty dishwasher and trash before the gathering begins.”
I have to say that this is important to me no matter what the occasion. The least stressful dinner party for me is one where I am so prepared that the dishwasher is empty and so is the trash. My husband is an ace at making this happen.
Next up:
“We have a cell phone bucket at the front door.”
I wish I had the guts to do this at every dinner party; just to make the point. Truthfully, folks at my dinner parties and other gatherings are not spending time on their cell phones. I don’t have that hosting issue but if I had a house full of my relatives, I can see how it might become a “thing.”
Two more that go together in my mind....
Read the full column at PlanZDiet.com
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