Are you feeling less stressed about your next party??

What a great morning of chatting, food and advice! Thank you so much to Sylvia for all her wonderful "stress free" tips on hosting a party or event. If you missed this morning or didn't write her "7 Commandments" down here's a recap:

1. Pray- Before even beginning the planning process, pray about your event. 

2. Plan- This is key to having enough time for everything as well as making sure you have everything you need. Write out lists for everything. (menu, supplies needed, stores you will shop at, your budget for the event, etc) 

3. Peruse- Be creative in this area! Make sure to look through all the stuff you already have on hand, so that you aren't buying things you already have!

4. Phew- Give yourself enough time to get everything done! When the lists are all checked off...let out that nice big "Phew!"

5. Party- Enjoy the party or event you are hosting! With proper planning, this commandment should be the most enjoyable! You won't be stressing about the food not being ready, or the table not being completely set, because you will have planned enough time for all of that to have been done before anyone even walks through the door!

6. Points- After each party or event you host, make a list of things you'd like to do differently or items you might like to have for the next one!

7. Peace- The feeling you will have when it's all over and you're ready for the next one! 

If you have any questions about anything Sylvia covered this morning or additional questions you may have thought about since, here's her contact info:

Sylvia Newman
(Director of First Impressions/Hospitality)
snewman@missionhillscc.org
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A couple other tidbits from this morning...

Don't forget to sign up for the OC Register! This is our fundraiser for this year and every subscription counts! Pass along the info to your friends, family & neighbors! Heck....for $1, why not sign up everyone on your street and when you see them walk out on Sunday morning confused as to why there's a newspaper on their driveway... wave and say Merry Xmas :) 

Also if you haven't done so already please take a look at the meal sign up for Christina. There are still 5 spots available!

http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=BDGZ4555

Have a great rest of your week!!