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The holiday season can be so busy and can become quite expensive. Here is a simple idea on how to get your girlfriends together and not have the stress of planning a full blown party. This time of the year beverage companies will partner up with many bars and lounges to promote their new products. A great place to find these promotions are in hotel bars and lobby lounges. With a simple electronic invitation, you can ask your friends to bring a wrapped ornament to exchange, let them know of the beverage promotion for the evening and just wait for the RSVPs. I would recommend calling ahead to the bar to reserve a table plus you can pre-order some appetizers to be ready when you all arrive. 

 
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Here is an easy and affordable addition to your holiday table setting. I would recommend using hot glue to secure the candy canes together for extra support and then tying a ribbon for decoration.

 
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Whether you are a child or an adult - you will love this holiday treat!
http://www.breyers.com/recipes/recipedetail/ice-cream-ornaments.aspx

 
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Need a host/hostess gift or party favor? Use this Betty Crocker recipe to impress your friends

!http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/cookie-cutter-fudge/2ce455b3-74f6-40d3-bdbf-2fbb1fa9b5d0

 
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Click on the link to print out these adorable cupcake toppers. Use a craft punch or scissors to cut them in a circle, attach to a lollipop stick (sold in all craft stores) and you are all set!
http://hgtv.sndimg.com/HGTV/2011/11/21/Original_TomKat-Studio-Gingerbread-Printable-Party-Circles.pdf

 
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Saw these at a recent Holiday Party and just thought they were adorable! Here's a recipe so you can make them too!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/cream-cheese-penguins/detail.aspx

 
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What an amazing detail for your next holiday party! Hostess with the Mostess has made these FREE printables available to you by clicking on this link: http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/11/mod-merry-bright-holiday-party-new-hwtm-theme-free-printables/ The printables include buffet labels/place cards, decorative embellishments and banners plus gift and favor tags.