Quick and Easy Christmas Dinner Party DIYs

It’s finally the holiday season! Lights are on the trees, amazing Christmas songs and smells are filling the air, and everyone is in high spirits. They don’t call it the most wonderful time of the year for nothing. The holidays are all about spending time with the ones you care about. So why not throw an awesome holiday party to bring everyone together?

I know what you’re thinking…

“Its too late! December is tomorrow! Plus, there is no way I could plan something in time!”

WRONG! If you’re worried about the planning, let us do it for you! Epting Events is fully prepared to help you with all of your holiday party needs. From decorations to food, we know how to coordinate the best holiday party you’ve ever had.

But lets say you would rather get crafty this year and do it all yourself. Not only do we applaud your ingenuity, but we have a couple DIY ideas you would be crazy not to try!

Elf Hat Napkin Fold

This super easy napkin fold is cute for any holiday party, whether it be casual and fun or a formal dinner event! Your guests will surely appreciate the whimsy and holiday cheer. Below, GoodHousekeeping.com shows you how to do it!

Napkin Rings:

Looking for something elegant and innovative for your table settings? Try this – a fresh sprig of fir, a pretty red ribbon, and a bobble tied around your napkins.

Or maybe you’re looking for something with a bit more imagination?  If you’re feeling young at heart, why not try taking some candy cane wreaths, adding a bow and a bell, and voila! A sweet (both figuratively and literally) candy cane napkin ring.

Of course, if you’re not all that into DIY project, or you just don’t have the time, give Epting a call.  But otherwise, happy crafting!

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The perfect SEC Championship Tailgate

It’s Saturday in Athens and you wake up with a smile on your face (reminiscent of a child’s on Christmas morning).  You dress for success, sportin’ your best red and black, and you look forward to that moment when you’re between the hedges.  Only one thing can truly make this day any better: The Perfect Tailgate.

However tomorrow is not just any game day, it’s the SEC CHAMPIONSHIP!  People, if your tailgate is not top notch, what will the rest of the SEC think of Bulldog fans??

Here’s a list of Dos and Don’ts to put your tailgate at the top of everyone’s list.

DO plan ahead!  A great tailgate doesn’t happen in a couple hours.  Figure out the logistics ahead of time

DON’T expect to find a great place to tailgate an hour before the game starts

DO provide plenty of food.  A great tailgate has many attendees.  If you’re not a top chef, or simply don’t feel like preparing a table of food for your tailgate, pick some up!  Harry’s Pig Shop has any and everything your heart could possibly desire for a successful tailgate. (Having the best BBQ in town don’t hurt either.)

DON’T go light on the dipping sauces.  I can’t tell you the disappointment I feel when I go to dip a chip and the salsa is gone.  Run out of fixings to put on my hot dog?  How. Dare. You.

DO decorate! This is a tailgate for crying out loud!  And not for just any game, but the SEC CHAMPIONSHIP! Decorate your food with red and black.  Decorate yourself in red and black. UGA themed cookies and brownies are the way to go.  Red and black table clothes, streamers, plates, and napkins?  YES!  It only amps up the team spirit!!

DON’T forget the tables and chairs.  Balancing a brew, a plate of grub, and playing corn hole all at once is just too hard.

Last but not least, DO celebrate the bulldogs biggest game in 20 years safely and appropriately.  Wear your red and black, wave those red pompoms, and drink a beer with your fellow Bulldog fans!

GO DAWGS!

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