It’s no secret that I love to host people in my home — there’s just something about having friends & family gather around my table sharing yummy food and a good laugh that fills my cup right up 🥰 Hosting can be stressful — especially around the holidays 🦃🎄 — but I put together some of my essentials to keep on hand to make it just a little bit easier! 🍽 Paper products — I love having a stash of neutral options to go with any occasion 🪑 Extra seating — bonus if it’s wipeable for those kid (or hostess 🫣) spills 🖍 Activities & snacks prepared for kids to keep them occupied while you’re busy wearing your hostess hat 🥡 To-go containers to send leftovers home with your guests — I LOVE these brown cardboard ones! 🫙 Glass food storage containers to keep leftovers for you 🍽 Tablecloths for easy cleanup — washable cotton for adults & wipeable for kids (I love to get draw-on disposable for the kids’ table too 😍) BONUS ideas: TV trays, ice (grab a bag of pebble ice from your favorite soda shop), foil, and ziploc bags all come in real handy! ALSO set the temp a degree or two cooler than usual if you're expecting a lot of people...between the hot food and additional bodies, your home will warm up quickly! LTKhome LTKHoliday LTKSeasonal