Top 5 Holiday Must-Haves
Written By: Matthew Apsokardu on Tue, Dec 16th 2008
The decorations are hung…the food is prepared…the guests are arriving...now the only thing left to do is...doh!
There's always something that slips by unnoticed until it's too late. In this hectic holiday season, it can be very easy to forget some common accommodations that your guests might be expecting. In order to help avoid these mishaps, I’ve compiled here a list of household things worth double checking.
A Bottle of Red, A Bottle of Bubbly
We are a wine website so I would be remiss if I didn’t start off by talking about wine. You’ll likely have guests that range in wine knowledge, but expect at least a few wine novices. Have some simple, easy-drinking bottles on hand that everyone can enjoy.
The wine connoisseur in you may want to present Barberesco right off the bat, but a very simple California Merlot may speak to the common palate a bit better. The same is true for whites. If you’re feeling especially generous and giving, you may even toss in a bottle of Arbor Mist.
Don’t forget, with the New Year rapidly approaching, Champagne is almost a must for your shindig.
Clean Wine Glasses
Here’s a biggie – make sure you have a full assortment of wine glasses on hand. Under normal circumstances it’s ok to have 2-4 clean glasses around, but depending on the size of your crowd, a lot more might be needed. If someone wants to make a toast, you’ll need glasses and flutes for every adult in attendance.
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Toiletries
Soap, paper towels, toilet paper…these things go quickly when there are many people at your place. Do a double stocking of all the necessary toiletries to avoid any embarrassing situations.
Coffee
Wine? Eggnog? Soda? These drinks pale in comparison to the overall acceptance of coffee during social get-togethers and meals. Coffee is a staple of proper event hosting and it’s important to have plenty around.
Of course, you could buy an economy size tub of Folgers or Maxwell House, but since this is a special occasion and conversations need to be kept lively, I recommend something a little more interesting. Something a little more exotic and unique.
For coffee that speaks of quality and individuality, I point you toward Jax Coffee House. Jax is a roastery that also runs AromaPromotions.com. At Aroma Promotions, you can put your brand name on gift boxes of coffee that you can either hand out as gifts to your guests, or use as great conversation pieces at your get-togethers.
Common Curealls
With feasting and drinking comes headaches and stomach aches. Fill up on Pepto Bismol, Tylenol, and Advil. There’s going to be SOMEONE who is having an off day, so be ready for them and don’t let aches and pains spoil your evening.
Well that’s it! Hopefully this list will help make your party a success (or at least, a non-disaster). If you can avoid these common pitfalls and make your guests happy, I’m sure your holidays will be both healthful and happy.
All the best, and have a great holiday!
