About House & Home: Last Minute Holiday Hosting Tips

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor No matter who's coming over to your house for the holidays, whether it's for a party or dinner or extended stay, every host could use a little help. Ideas for the Easiest Appetizers Around the holidays I tend to keep the cupboards stocked with fixings for quick and easy appetizers. But, I have to admit, I was getting a little bored with the usual tinned pate and jars of antipasto. So I was excited to find this list of easy-to-prepare appetizers that will delight both you and your guests. See More About:  dinner parties  party appetizers  cocktail parties How to Pair Wine with Holiday Vegetables Most of us are familiar with pairing wine with meat or seafood, but few of us know or understand the intricate flavors that vegetables bring to varietal choices. This easy-to-use chart with an exhaustive list of vegetables and well-matched wines will ensure your pairings are perfect. See More About:  wine and vegetables  recipes  vegetable gardening Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities Holidays in our house means a roomful of kids - big and small - who, once desert has been served, start looking around for something to do. With games, crafts and songs to sing, this collection of Thanksgiving activities will please one and all and allow the adults time to savor another piece of pumpkin pie. See More About:  thanksgiving  holiday crafts  autumn crafts Holiday Pets 101 If hosting the holidays at your house includes four-legged family members, you need to check out this critter-catalog of pet safety, fun and gift ideas for all the creatures in your life. My favorite doggie gift? The Thundershirt developed to calm your dog's anxieties. See More About:  holiday pets  poisonous plants  toxic foods House & Home Ads Holiday Holiday Gift Ideas Kids Party Ideas Party Appetizers Appetizers Ideas Featured Articles Tips for Using a Foil Roaster Guide to Online Apartment Searching Build Your Own Aquarium Celebrity Memorabilia Price Guide How to Build Utility Shelves Growing Paperwhite Narcissus   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement