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Dukes and Duchesses

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Christmas parties/entertaining · Written by Randi Dukes

Planning a Holiday Gathering {and a Holiday Printable}

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of NABISCO. The opinions and text are all mine.

The holiday season is upon us and I’m making lots of plans to entertain this month! I like to pack in as many holiday parties and gatherings as I can and a casual holiday get-together is my favorite. Simple but delicious food, seasonal decor, and a house full of friends adds to the festive feeling in December.

When entertaining, I like to serve a mix of homemade and storebought food. You may remember I shared some tips and a delicious recipe for hot apple pie dip last month. With just a few ingredients and delicious NABISCO Wheat Thins …

nabisco wheat thins and ingredients

… you can whip up a fabulous treat for your holiday guests! Individual serving sizes {served in apples, no less} give this simple recipe that extra special touch! And doesn’t a party, casual or otherwise, just feel a bit more festive with those special details?

hot apple pie dip and crackers

Set a table with tasty treats, light some seasonal scented candles, dim the lights {it’ll hide the dust you didn’t have time to deal with}, crank the Christmas tunes, and you’re ready to entertain! Add this free eat drink and be merry printable to the buffet table as a directive for guests {wink}.

eat drink and be merry

 

If you’ll be making the most of this holiday season, find inspiration on NABISCO’s Pinterest boards. There are lots of recipes on the Casual Holiday Open House board that will impress your guests without making you a slave in the kitchen!

pinterest board

Want something else to sweeten up the holiday season?

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Happy holiday entertaining!


About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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