How to Host a Housewarming Party

Your housewarming party says a lot about you. You take pride in your surroundings, and you want the people closest to you to enjoy them too. You're in the mood for some fun and ready to celebrate the special occasion. The simple pleasure of relaxing with friends along with your natural hospitality is all you need to host an unforgettable housewarming party.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Party clothes
• Volunteers

How to Host a Housewarming Party

1. Clean your house and group furniture, benches or pillows into multiple conversation areas. Turn on lights.

2. Get helpers and coordinate control of the parking, music, ice, food, utensils and games or activities ahead of time so your party will flow smoothly.

3. Get your prep work out of the way so you can greet your guests. Introduce people around in small groups. Try to make a personal connection with any new guests you meet.

4. Put on your own party hat and enjoy the housewarming as you host it. Spending time with friends and family is what it's all about. If you've planned well, this will be your biggest reward.

5. Wish your guests well as they leave, and be sure to send thank-you notes for any gifts you receive.

Tips & Warnings

• Be there for your guests and be remembered as a gracious host. Introduce those with similar interests. Give up your seat to someone who needs it. Tell the story of how you and so-and-so came to be friends.
• Enlist help when and where you need it.
• Arrange an area for gifts at the door. Be polite and modest: thank now and open later.
• Have baking sheets of cookie dough prepped and ready to bake in the fridge. Take them out at intervals and pass hot-from-the-oven cookies to your guests.
• Parking can be an issue during parties. Inform your guests where to park on your invitation, or let your neighbors know you're expecting extra vehicles on the street.
• Hot-button issues really can wreck a party. Steer your conversation away from them.

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