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Last Minute Holiday Parties!A Procrastinator's Guide

Do you tend to leave everything to the last minute? You have nothing planned for your holiday party…no tree, decorations, or food? Leave your worries behind because I’ve got the procrastinator’s guide to last minute holiday parties! Seeing as you’re already out of time, I’ll show you how to bring the holiday cheer to your home with easy recipes and last minute decoration tricks!

• Deck The Halls Without Wrecking The Walls!
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  Free Form Décor

  No tree? No problem! You can save the space and make a free form tree on your wall with last year’s lights and ornaments and transform your home with holiday décor using items you already own.
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  Décor Using Holiday Cards

  Everyone gets holiday cards in the mail…why not double them as decoration? Display them on your wall and presto, instant décor.

  Pro Tip: Use damage-free Command Clear Decorating Clips, Mini Hooks, and Fridge Clips so that when the holiday season is over, you can remove the decorations without leaving nail marks on the wall or door.

• Three Ways To “Punch Up” Your Holiday Party
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  Holiday Ginger Cheer

  There’s no need for a punch bowl either—I’ll show you how to repurpose everyday household items. Click the link above for directions on how to make your holiday punch.
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  Spiced Cider Rum Punch

  Get creative with your bowl and cups! No need for proper punch cups when you can use wine glasses, mason jars and even coffee cups. Click the link above for directions on how to make your holiday punch.
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  Instant Egg Nog

  A delicious and easy holiday classic! Click the link above to for my last minute tips.

• A Delicious Holiday Spread With Only One Trip To The Grocery Store!
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  Holiday Smithfield Ham with Pecan Molasses Glaze

  Smithfield spiral ham is great for the holidays—all you have to do is throw it in the oven to bake, then glaze it and serve. To glam up your ham, click on the link below for a glaze. For the turkey eaters out there, you can always substitute the ham for a pre-roasted turkey.
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  Ham, Garlic and Chive Spread

  Use your leftover ham to make this holiday appetizer spread!

• Last Minute Recipes and Décor!
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  Sweet Potato Bar

  Canned food is a procrastinator’s best friend! For easily prepared sides and appetizers, use canned foods.
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  Baked Brie with Cranberry-Orange Relish

  Canned foods are not only convenient and budget-friendly, but they can reduce your cooking time.
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  Artichoke Dip

  Use canned hearts to make this dip extra easy for last minute preparation!
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  Faux-made Treats

  Buy some already made gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, and colored sprinkles. Coat the cookies with a simple sugar glaze made out of confectioner’s sugar and water and decorate with sprinkles to make it look like you’ve baked all day!
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  Repurpose Décor

  Repurpose items from around your house for table top décor. Use the cans from your holiday spread to make a cake stand—decorate the cans with holiday scrapbooking paper or wrapping paper and tier plain plates on the cans. A festive throw can be transformed into a table runner, while you can make an instant centerpiece out of ornaments arranged on a plate.

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