16 The Queens Courier • holiday • december 18, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com s holiday guide Make holiday entertaining a breeze With the holidays drawing close, your home will soon be the center of attention when entertaining guests from near and far. From creating a festive atmosphere to feeding friends and family, it’s important to plan ahead for a hassle-free holiday season everyone will enjoy. Make this season’s party planning less stressful and costly with these simple tips. Decorate in a snap: Fill decorative clear glass jars with seasonal hard candies and treats such as candy canes, Christmas tree-shaped gum drops and red and white peppermints. Place jars either in a group or individually on an entryway table, fireplace mantle or end table for quick and tasty holiday decor. You can also use taller glass jars and fill them with pine cones, ornaments, fresh cranberries or evergreen branches for a more natural holiday look. Either way, these easy, inexpensive decorating tricks will create a festive ambiance in your home. Keep it simple: Why not host a wine and cheese party instead of a sit-down meal? This type of party allows guests to mix and mingle freely, is budget (and waistline) friendly and requires little prep time so the host can enjoy the party and visit with guests. Set out a few wine, cheese and fruit pairings for guests to sample. Place cards identifying the combinations make good conversation starters too. Evaluate your space: Providing enough space for you and your guests to move around will contribute to the success of the party. No one likes to fight their way across the room to greet a friend or when they accidentally knock over a wine glass with the slightest movement. Rearrange or remove furniture to provide a better flow throughout the space during the party, while still considering seating, serving and clean-up areas. Pay attention to details: Make sure your home is welcoming when family and friends arrive. Keep front walks free of snow and ice, arrange evergreen branches in a large planter with a landscape light or two and place on the porch, or set an attractive basket with a folded towel at the bottom near the door to hold guests’ wet boots. Simple steps like these will make sharing your home more enjoyable and your guests feel welcome. Now that you’ve prepared your home for entertaining, remember to take along a host or hostess gift when you’re the invited guest. Courtesy BPT Happy Holidays From PET GROOMING/ SUPPLIES/SERVICES st Place of the 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com An ExquisitE PuPPy’s BoutiquE Specializing in toyS, t-cupS, pooS, & hybridS too! large Selection of apparel for t-cup and toy breedS! email us at: [email protected] PuPPy nursery hours are: Tues-Sat:12-8PM Sun:12-6PM • Mon: by appt. only Must have coupon at time of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Exp 2/28/15. GROOMING AND BOARDING Must present this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Exp 2/28/15. $200 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE OF YOUR NEW PUPPY Dogs must be up to date with their rabies & other required vaccines. Breeds under $50 lbs visit us at: www.vanityPuPs.com 38-13 BELL BOULEVARD • BAYSIDE 718.224.3643 • 718.224.3680 20% OFF Since 1953 King Yum CHINESE AND POLYNESIAN RESTAURANT New Year’s Eve Celebration Wednesday, December 31st Full Course Dinner $6995 From 10pm-2am per person min. party of 4 plus tax & gratuities Minimum Party Of 4 Reservations Only. Deposit Required. Take Out Available. Regular Menu Served all Night In Our China Room. 1 Complimentary Drink & Champagne Toast, Party Favors & Noisemakers Dance to our Fabulous DJ RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Gluten Free Menu Available Handicap Access Restroom Available HOURS: Sun-Thurs: 12Noon-9:30pm Fri: 12Noon-Midnight • Sat: 12Noon-11:30pm 181-08 UNION TURNPIKE FLUSHING 718.380.1918 • 718.380.1919
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