HOW TO HOST (dinner parties, baby showers, birthday parties, game nights, bridal showers, etc!)

LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Cheers to being in our host era. Hope my favorite hospitality tips will help you create community or throw a celebration!

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~How tall am I? 5'7
~Where am I from? Boerne, TX
~Where do I live? I spent 2016-2021 in Los Angeles + Pasadena CA but moved back home to Austin TX in Nov 2021.
~What did I study? Nutrition and Dietetics from ASU!
~How old am I? 26 (born in '97)
~Are you Christian? yes!
~What's your full name? Christiane Michel Janse
~How do you pronounce that? Like... Christy-Anne Mick-Elle Jan-See
~Do you have pets? YES! A rescue pupper named Max :-)
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~Favorite Drink? Oat Milk Matcha or Citrusy Kombucha
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[jamiepagliarulo]

As a person with severe social anxiety (and I mostly avoid social interactions) I love all the ideas to make things comfortable and not embarrassing for people!

[KimBrush]

My mother was a master entertainer. Huge white tablecloth buffets at her house. She would have over 100 people in. She was taught to warm the plates in the oven. The dinnerware has to be oven safe. I can tell you that preheating the plates in the oven definitely keeps your food warm longer. She did it for our dinners every night. If you enjoy your warm food warm, this is a perfect hack!

[joyceychang]

I love that Max was asleep the whole time throughout the video.

[gracie.virginia]

I love the Polaroid idea! Friends of mine have done that going down the wall of the open staircase down to the basement. It’s gotten so big over the years and is sweet to look back on the memories!

[xphienie]

Great ideas! I wish you would`va talked about the cost of everything... for most people it gets quite expensive to host frequently. So like maybe how to share the costs, let people bring food/drinks, make sure you're not always the one hosting... because I think money is a topic where it can get uncomfortable for some people.

[lose]

You and Jordy are the best hosts; I love that you want to show your love for community by making people feel special. That's a gift.

[deniseespin]

Michel you are a bright light in this chaotic world please never ever let any type of haters dim it. There will be people who hate on flowers and sunshine since they live in their own darkness.

[dianagregory]

About the guest bath hand towels, it might be a little extra, but my stepmom knitted a bunch of small “washcloths” and put them in a small cute basket. That way when you use the toilet, each guest have a fresh clean “towel” to dry their hands with. She had a small hamper next to the sink for the dirty ones😊

[donikawilliams]

Paper towels in the guest bath, hands down, too many germs passed, love your video!❤

[jenk]

Could we take a moment to admire the sweetest sleepy puppy over your shoulder ❤❤❤

[ytyt]

We use the fancy paper napkins in the bathroom when guests come over and I keep a pump hand sanitizer on the counter where the food is set up. If it is out, people will use it. I also pick out the serving dishes & tools, wash them, and put them where they will go on the serving area. I put sticky notes on them for what is going on/in it. That helps me and others who are helping me set up know what goes where. I have noticed that my daughters and grandchildren now also do them same! My house is always clean, so I only clean the sinks & toilets and do a light wipe down of everything else because I just have to clean the house after! I'm not sure if I can ever match your level of hosting!

[RosyONeill-ochc]

The edit on this was brilliant i loved it

[ataitel]

Michel your skin looks SO GOOD! can you share your skincare routine as well as current makeup routine? I need it

[tieshagreen]

Finally! I’ve been waiting for you to do a video like this! I think that you are an expert hostess, and I’ve been hoping that you start a hosting series, because I do think it is a lost art these days, but like you said it is a way to show love. But anytime someone wants to host, it is a little nerve-racking, so it’s nice to have all these tips and watch you do it, so we can copy 😁

[penelope]

Regarding hand towels. I always have a basket of waffle weave washcloths for individual drying. I place a receptacle for them below, on the floor and place one in it so people get the idea.

[claramalson]

Okay I’m so inspired by this! Thank you for sharing these tips—obsessed with the gift closet idea.

[alishakiger]

My mom always hosted, never fancy more like backyard bbq or Sunday family dinner vibes. She always started with, you’re welcome to anything I have but you’re probably going to have to ask for it or open the fridge yourself. I wish I thought to offer things but I am very much a chip off the old block with that one. 😅 I provide enough food for three weeks but forget to offer you a drink. I know it’s ridiculous, I’m also apparently not changing it. Lol.

[maryannkilduff]

Thank you for sharing these awesome tips! I had to laugh bc my kids call me the queen of the gift closet. I have had a gift closet for 35 years now. It so awesome! You are a wonderful hostess!! ❤

[RitaVernoy]

Hospitality truly is a spiritual gift ❤

[thecasualpuzzler]

I don't host often but here are some tips I learned from the few times I did.
1. Have decaf coffee/tea options. I've learned to always have a little on hand. It's a great thing to offer if it's later at night and they don't want to drink caffeine that late in the day.
2. If you're hosting a big backyard style event we've used a baby sized blow up pool & filled it with ice to keep colder dishes in. (Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Condoments) This way things stay cold and not weird and warm.
3. We keep some coloring books/crayons, a few kids books & cheap toys we got a yardsales/thrift stores in a tote in the garage. We don't have kids, so it's nice to have something for them to do if people come over with their little ones.
4. Similar to if you have food allergies, ask if people are allergic to pets. As someone who is allergic to dogs, it's always nice to know ahead of time so I can take my allergy meds. We have cats and always to try to let people know.
5. I haven't done this - but my mom always had a pack n play. We had a lot of babies in our family. It alway made the mom's feel welcome and that they didn't have to leave come nap time.