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Coming Home - Fall/Winter 2020

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Spread holiday cheers. Create memories and keep traditions by offering a fun signature cocktail or mocktail. Take some pressure off and leave it out on the bar cart for easy access and self-serving. Don't forget the napkins, hand sanitizer, and extra cups! Plan activities. Whether it's decorating cookies or playing a game of cards, having activities planned to keep your family engaged and entertained is key. Here are some questions you can ask to get the conversations — and the good times — rolling. 1. What's your earliest holiday memory? 2. What's your favorite holiday tradition? 3. What's the best gift you've ever received? 4. What's one thing that made you laugh this year? 5. What are you most looking forward to next year? Get festive. Ambiance is everything. Set the mood by lighting festive candles, playing holiday music, and infusing your home with the smells of the season. A simple way to do this is by making a stovetop simmer pot. Here's one of our favorites: APPLE CIDER SIMMER POT Apple peels Cinnamon sticks Orange rinds Whole cloves Water • Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a rolling boil. • Add in the ingredients, adjusting the amount to your preference. • Lower the heat to a simmer and add more water as needed — usually every 30 minutes. Relax & have fun. The holidays are all about making memories and spending time with the people you love. Remember to get out of the kitchen, take off your apron, and live in the moment. The dishes can wait! 23

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