If you’re hosting a crowd but don’t have the time, energy or money to do everything yourself, a #potluck #holiday #feast is the way to go. Just set up a Google signup sheet so that your meal doesn’t wind up with duplicate dishes, says Kitchn— or worse, starve any guests with dietary restrictions. You can handle the main course and/or a signature beverage, then proved mise en place for all of the donated dishes. Not only can a potluck keep a large meal simple, it can help groups share holiday favorites and become a centerpiece of the festivities’ conversation. #HolidayTips
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Make a Memorable Holiday Feast on the Cheap
Is it your turn to host a #holiday feast? To make things memorable without breaking the bank, streamline your menu, says GoBankingRates. Pick a hearty main course, a couple of side dishes and a dessert. “A full menu may look appealing and easy to accomplish now, [but] remember that you may be busier when it’s time to begin cooking,” the story warns. You can feed family and friends on $5 to $15 per person if you plan ahead and work backward from an established budget. Keep the guest list small to keep costs — and the labor necessary to cook, clean and entertain — at a minimum. #HolidayTips
Make (or Adjust) Holiday Travel Plans Now
#Holiday #travel is costing more than it did last year, according to a report from CBS News. With demand up and capacity still decreased from pre-pandemic levels, airfares will rise 4% per week through Christmas, experts say. To get the best possible prices, book your tickets now, shorten trips or adjust your plans to accommodate alternative dates after the holiday rush is over. And even though #Christmas falls on a Sunday, plan to start and complete your travel on Mondays and Tuesdays, when airfares, rental cars and hotel lodging tend to be cheaper. This year — if you’re up for the challenge — hosting may be the cheapest option. #HolidayTips
Prices Rise on the Traditional Thanksgiving Feast
Marketing research firm IRI says that #Thanksgiving meals will cost 13.5% more than they did in 2021, CNN says, even when promotions are taken into account. With supply chain issues and inflationary pressures, food manufacturers have been quick to pass the costs along to consumers. To get the lowest prices, make a list of holiday staples such as butter, flour and eggs, watch when they go on sale, and stock up. Turkey is likely to be the biggest-ticket item on the #holiday menu this year due to the avian flu, but side dishes such as mashed potatoes, yams and green beans are filing and not too costly. #HolidayTips
What to Do When You’ve Overindulged
Avoiding overcelebration on St. Patrick’s Day is more a matter of preparation and self-control that something you can remedy after the fact, says Global News. If you woke up this morning feeling more than little “green” from St. Patrick’s Day, know that most so-called hangover “cures” either won’t work or can exacerbate the situation. Over-the-counter analgesics can be hard on the liver, but antacids can help soothe a sour stomach. Mild, digestible carbs such as toast, crackers or pretzels can help on the day after, alongside plenty of replacement fluids such as water or tea. The only proven remedies are rest and time, however. #StPatricksDay