https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 08:33:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1216657 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:00:06 +0000 plantains 1216657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the idea of having an annual holiday party but I am not sure if I will get my act together in time to make it happen this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1216560 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 16:35:27 +0000 RubyCali 1216560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loving all these great ideas!</p> <p>I put Appetizers + Drinks on the invite. My guest list ended up being 30+ and I love the idea of some heavy apps (meatballs or chili) mixed with lighter fare and some festive drink stations. </p> <p>@bpcmarj: You should have one! None of our friends ever throw parties so we always end up having them at our house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1216146 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:08:43 +0000 autumn865 1216146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>But I've also had a Feliz Navidad party (Mexican food, music and decorations) as well as Mele Kalikimaka party (Hawaiian/ tropical) both were fun to get into the theme :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1216137 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:05:51 +0000 autumn865 1216137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to have a Christmas caroling party every year. I'm looking forward to when the kids are older and we can start up the tradition again :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215947 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:06:45 +0000 sslm 1215947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We throw a party every year! I am looking for some fresh ideas for this year too :)</p> <p>We usually do lots of aps, plus one larger item, like chili. This year we're thinking of doing pulled pork sliders. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215933 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:01:59 +0000 birdofafeather 1215933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>heavy apps! mini meatballs with toothpicks, spinach artichoke dip with pita chips.</p> <p>i always do a mulled cider and then have whiskey or rum to spike it if people want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215926 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:57:09 +0000 Boogs 1215926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heavy apps would be good. I've recently had bacon wrapped brown sugar little smokies, and they are super good! Other easy apps can be a large bag of frozen chicken wings, they come in lots of great flavors and you just bake. Meatballs in a crock with bbq sauce are also super easy. Maybe you can even throw in an easy pasta salad and/or green salad as a filler?</p> <p>A hot chocolate and coffee station are always party hits also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215915 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:47:08 +0000 bpcmarj 1215915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have much input, but I think heavy apps would be fine (like hot apps, not just cheese and veggies!). Just be sure to include that on the invite (evite?). </p> <p>Also, I want to go to a holiday party. I am not sure that my work has one, and I don't think any of our friends are going to have one...boo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215761 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:39:16 +0000 regberadaisy 1215761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: thank god for Pinterest!<br /> If I do it I want to make my own hot chocolate bc that's how we roll. ;) </p> [attach=1325/13/mw9l1h.301x600.7c5497cd34723618193eb4747a75b893.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215759 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:38:49 +0000 deerylou 1215759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a hot cocoa and festive treat bar at our wedding, and it was a big hit! </p> <p>Heavy appetizers would be great. Personally, a party with an array of cheeses *always* wins me over. </p> <p>I would focus on scents and tastes of the season - cranberry, nutmeg, cinnamon, maple, and peppermint. Lots of yummy drinks, dips, and toppings could be made with those ingredients. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215752 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:35:16 +0000 purrpletulips 1215752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the party starts at 5, I'd suggest mentioning heave appetizers on the invite so people don't come expecting a full meal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215747 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:33:50 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1215747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: hot choc bar = awesome</p> <p>I'd make one main showstopper like a big bowl of chili with accoutrements or ham, biscuits and jams. Then a couple other smaller nibbles like artichoke or crab dip. A few different desserts would hit the spot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215734 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:26:50 +0000 regberadaisy 1215734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jump Rope: ooh send me linky when you're done! ;)</p> <p>Hot Chocolate Bar + Gevalia Liqour. Done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215731 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:26:02 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1215731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm styling a party this weekend for kids, along with an adult beverage station.</p> <p>I'd go heavy on the apps, hot chocolate bar, mimosa station and lots of bite sized snacks-- like s'mores pops, Hershey kisses, cookies.. Targets dollar bin has a ton of holiday stuff right now that's perfect for this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215718 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:17:52 +0000 regberadaisy 1215718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@RubyCali: I'll lean more towards heavy apps! A full meal is hard to eat without sitting down. Unless you have a ginormous dining table! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215715 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:16:31 +0000 RubyCali 1215715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably 20-25 adults + kids. Love the hot chocolate bar idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215709 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:14:34 +0000 regberadaisy 1215709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on your guest list. If you have more people I think heavy apps are OK so long as there's enough of them to be filling and people know.</p> <p>If we do one this year I might do a hot chocolate bar! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lets-talk-holiday-parties#post-1215705 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:13:01 +0000 RubyCali 1215705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I throw a holiday party every year and am looking or some new inspiration! What food/drinks do you like to serve (or consume!) at a holiday party? If a party starts at 5:00 would you expect a full dinner, or would heavy appetizers be okay? </p> <p>Recipes and links welcome! :happy: </p>