10 Ways To Be A Great Hostess

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Hi Friends! Are you entertaining for the holidays for the first time? No need to be nervous, I’ve got you covered! I’m sharing tips that should reduce your stress and help you get excited about your job as Holiday Hostess. #homefortheholidays #holidaytips #entertainingathome

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[chrisholzhauer]

Yall don't realize how important youtube channels like this are. I grew up in neglectful circumstances so I didn't have anyone to teach me things that many would take for granted. Thank goodness for youtube, public tv, and the food network for teaching me all the skills I never learned growing up! You never know what sharing your gifts can do for others. Even if you're a seasoned pro, it never hurts to sharpen your skills. Thank you Ms Nikki!

[thetraveler]

10:36p. I got a tip from you awhile ago about the shoe free home: the basket with socks tied with a thin ribbon wrapped around the sock when it’s rolled up. Everyone loved it !

[j.m.]

As an experienced hostess I can say these are excellent tips for a new hostess! Nikki, you are so good at educating your viewers. Also, I must say your hair looks so pretty with one side tucked behind your ear and the other side in a chic swoop.

[queenlfosterd]

I absolutely agree the music definitely sets the tone I hate going to a dinner party if there’s no music it’s very awkward

[Lashlove]

Great tips
Clean /decorate /set up /cook the night before . Make sure you have serving utensils and dishes all laid out and use post it’s to label so you are not looking at the last minute.
If anyone is bringing anything ask them if they will require any dishes or serving utensils or oven time
Tell guests the time to arrive and the time you will be serving . We usually ask everyone to come 30-60 min before serving . Then we enjoy the day .
If ppl want to help you let them
Have take out boxes for ppl to take home leftovers

[laurellwomack]

The Art of Entertaining🌺 It truly is an art! These tips are vital for any event you host. Thanks so much for sharing 🤗

[Lisa-cwh]

I am a restaurant owner and love your tips. Spot on! I would mention to be sure to have plenty of glassware and plenty of flatware…many guests will drink around, ie, water, cocktail, then wine…you don’t want to be hastily washing glasses when the meal is ready to be served. Those are the two things we’re always in a rush to wash & polish at the restaurant! Cheers.

[jenniferfranklin]

Some guests may be uncomfortable removing their shoes if they were not anticipating that request. Have a basket handy with cute holiday socks or fluffy comfort socks that guests may wear and take home at the end of the evening.

[failureadult]

Probably said but you have to time your food, if your event starts at 6pm and you have nibbly food, that needs to be out or coming out. Nothing worse than waiting hours for finger foods and everyone leaving before the main dish. Has happened a few times I’ve been at different functions and the finger foods take so long that guests don’t even realise there was a main dish and they leave beforehand

[dcsalerno]

Great tips! I hire a couple teenage girls to circulate, pick up trash, keep tidying the bathroom, answer the door, serve whatever and it works great!!

[beautifulandsweet]

Thank you. Great tips and very useful. One tip you gave in another video was making sure the temperature in your home is not too hot or cold.

[xpqxwgx]

Good advice Nikki, I've made several of these mistakes when I hosted a dinner for 12, some who were neighbors I didnt know well. I simply had too large of a menu. I was exhausted and it definitely made people uncomfortable at the dinner table eventhough I tried to act happy and gracious. It was a lesson well-learned and one that still makes me cringe when I think about it. Follow the advice Nikki is giving and you won't do as I did.

[liseerenee]

Hi Nikki! I recently met your nephew, Sam, whose college dorm you decorated! My husband is a professor at Montreat college. I told Sam I was a big fan of yours!

[jenniferrumsey]

I have a lot of food allergies and I just let the host know ahead of time that I will eat before I come so I don’t end up in the emergency room.

[kimcoburn]

Your advise to carefully invest your time by fixing 1 special item yourself and buying 2 prepared dishes; that's a wise and strategic plan! I enjoy having family dinners, but I don't have the energy to make everything "from scratch" as I did when I was younger. All your tips are valuable and will be helpful!

[godsbuckets]

I have jazz in the background almost all the time! Something a little more robust in the daytime and relaxed after dinner!

[natyson]

Hi, Nikki! Thanks for these tips as we move into the holiday season! ❤

[Mary-uiim]

That is me! What happened I had people stay with me due to hurricane Ian. The people made me feel at ease. We put all my towels out on the counter and we went to the grocery store, they bought their food, I'm Vegan, bought mine. I walk everyday my prayer walk, I continued with my prayer walk so they had time to think about what is the next step for them. 🙏🕊️

[LanaLiloShow]

Hi Nikki, great tips as always. I tend to overdo it, so I try to tell myself less is more as far as the amount of food and drink options...and I still have more than needed! Haha
We only ever have smaller get togethers because of our house size, but one thing that always gets used is a cell phone charging area. We have a few cords on a side table or unused corner of a counter away from food and drinks, so everyone can have their phone charged and ready for their drive home.

[lisacannon]

You always have great tips and are so soothing to watch!