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Host a Merry, Memorable Holiday Party

The holidays are the most festive time of
the year, and no holiday season is complete without a party or two with family and friends. Be it to celebrate a religious holiday or to ring in the New Year, a holiday party is an essential element to the holiday season. While its always great to be a guest, hosting a holiday party is a great way to show friends and family how much they mean to you. This holiday season, consider the following tips to ensure your holiday party is as memorable as the season is merry. Make it a themed party. The holiday season is lled with festivities, from ofce parties to neighborhood gatherings to gatherings with family. For more casual affairs, set your party apart with a theme. For example, a Christmas sweater party, where each guest wears a Christmas sweater, can be a fun way to excite guests and inspire a few laughs. Give a prize to the guest with the most ornate sweater. If sweaters arent your thing, then encourage guests to dress up like some favorite holiday characters, including Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman or even Rudolph. Dont forget the holiday fare. Just like parties are a staple of the holiday season, so, too, are certain foods and types of music. Few people indulge in some eggnog outside of the holiday season, so make sure theres plenty of eggnog on hand. And dont forget the gingerbread cookies, either. As people enjoy holiday goodies, make sure they do so with holiday music playing in the background. Choose songs that guests know and to which they can sing along. Such sing-alongs might become especially memorable once guests have a glass or two of eggnog in them. Host a holiday giveaway. Though it can be fun to do a Secret Santa, chances are guests already have enough gifts to buy. But hosts can spice things up with a holiday giveaway that rewards guests. Host a holiday-themed round of Trivial Pursuit or a holiday movie trivia game that encourages guests to compete for prizes. Prizes can be small and inexpensive, but guests will be sure to enjoy some friendly competition for holiday-themed prizes. Dont be afraid to take it outside. For those who live in regions with signicant snowfall, consider inviting guests outside to have some fun in the snow. While fun in the snow is often left to the kids, dont assume adults wont enjoy building some snowmen or a

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good old fashioned snowball ght in the backyard. If outdoor fun is going to be on the docket, be sure to remind guests to dress appropriately. And make sure theres plenty of hot chocolate ready once everyone goes back inside to warm up. Prearrange transportation home for guests. A successful holiday party is one that is safe, so be sure to prearrange travel home for guests just in case anyone overindulges in holiday cheer. When sending out invitations, seek volunteers to be designated drivers, and avoid drinking alcohol yourself. For larger parties, call a local taxi service and arrange for a couple of cabs to be on call when the party ends.
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Toys to Place on Your Holiday List

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Dutiful but dull, toys intended to enrich a child once sat at the top of adults shopping lists and the bottom of the toy box. No more. Creativity, play value and green credentials combine in some of the seasons best bets.
ored Green Toys Blocks ($25, 6 months and up), which are made from recycled plastic milk containers and come in many shapes. Wendy Lippman, owner of Tlaquepaque Toy Town, seeks out toys that spur open-ended play. I like toys where kids are encouraged to use their imagination, she says. Lippman recommends toys that can serve as the focus for role-playing, where kids can act as cashiers or shoppers with a toy cash register, for example. Such toys also set up scenarios to educate children, she says. Science-related toys are no longer aimed at little Leonardos and can be packed with fun, says Jim Davis, owner of Kids Center toy store. Toys with magnets easily combine science learning with fun. The popular Discovery Set of magnetic blocks from Tegu ($70, age 3 and up) snap together and hang in balance, a perfect gift to spark the imagination of young children.

Somewhere on the spectrum between techno-dazzle (iPad apps for toddlers, anyone?) and fuzzywuzzy bears theres a sweet spot: toys that inspire kids to have fun, stretch their creativity and learn while they play. With a little effort and some guidance from savvy toy shop owners any attentive shopper can hit the mark. Toys that encourage the most beneficial play may not be the biggest spotlight-grabbers. Their attractions are often more subtle and require a shopper to search past the dancing dolls massed out in aisle one. Toys today, especially toys in the mass market, you push a button and it does something it lights up or it sings or it turns around and does all kinds of things. But theyre not toys that allow a child to be imaginative and creative, says Jennic Law, owner of KangarooBoo toy store. The child is playing and having a good time, but the toy is doing most of the actions or thinking for him or her. Law says classic problem-solving toys like puzzles and blocks are much better for children. She likes boldly col-

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Science kits from Thames & Kosmos are perennial awardwinners. The Remote-Control Machines set ($70, age 8 and up) lets kids build 10 different motorized vehicles (including bulldozer, crane, Formula One racer, three-blade dozer, robotic arm) and then guide them with a remote control unit. After following the instructions to construct the standard vehicles, kids can invent their own. Try re-imagining books as toys. Theres a jillion different topics for books, Davis says. You just need to know a little bit about the child and then pick out the appropriate story book. Press Here is the title and also the instruction for the new book by Herv Tullet that launches young readers on a charming adventure. Watch them blow, tilt, shake, rub and tap colorful dots printed on the page to make them multiply, grow and rearrange themselves (Chronicle, $15, ages 4-8).

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To get kids up off the couch and develop their physical well-being, Davis suggests new classic toys for outdoors, such as jump ropes and sports balls, and new throw toys, including Rhino Toys SkyO, a flexible flying ring thats easy to catch and throw ($8, age 3 and up). The Z-Curve Bow from Zing Toys launches foam arrows a satisfyingly long way ($20, age 8 and up). Whatever route you take to finding the best toy for a special boy or girl, Davis

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The queen of Southern cuisine discusses her signature design style and Christmastime at her house

Down Home for the Holidays

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restaurants, cookbooks and product lines. Whatever Paula Deen dishes out, she does it with that down-home style unique to only her. We caught up with Deen to chat about her plans for the holidays and how she brings her signature style to seasonal dcor. Although her brand has expanded to encompass many products, food is still at the center of Deens universe. This is apparent from the way she talks about Christmas dinner at her house. Thirty of her closest family members and friends share an enormous home-cooked meal, which features beef, ham, turkey and side dishes galore. Dessert includes ambrosia with cream sauce, coconut cake, red velvet cake and Japanese fruit cake. Her Southern style extends to the decorations in her home, which are as charming as the food. A 15-foot fake tree stands in her living room while three real trees decorate her bedroom, kitchen foyer and game room. Deen is a big fan of natural decorations that can tickle more than one of the senses. We pull most of the things we use out of the yard, and I love using real food to decorate the mantel, she says. Her must-have decoration is a homemade apple tree. You can buy little wooden trees with nails sticking out to place the apples on, then you put greenery in between all the apples and a pineapple on top. Its gorgeous and real and smells absolutely amazing. Deen brought her design sensibilities to her own line of furniture from Universal Furniture: the Paula Deen Home Collection. She recently added 42 pieces to the original 50-piece collection. My furniture screams, Yall come on in and get comfortable, she says. It wraps its arms around you when you walk into a room. Its homey, yet elegant, and each piece has style, value and is affordable. Some furniture pieces are inspired by Deens own furniture, and some are named after family members. But Deens favorite piece is the Bag Ladys Cabinet from the lines first series. I love utilitarian things. Other than just being pretty, I like for them to have a purpose, she says. This particular piece has a glass top and drawers underneath, and can be useful in any room. Comfort, family and purpose are three themes that describe her furniture and her holiday entertaining style. The purpose part is particularly important during Christmas. While Deen says she loves the holiday, she doesnt like the hectic feeling of choosing the right gifts for everyone. To her, the meaning of Christmas is giving back to those less fortunate. Last year, Deens family and friends began giving gifts to needy families rather than each other. They even personally delivered the gifts on Christmas Eve. It reminded us all what Christmas is really about, she says. I cant wait to do it again.

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If you have a chewer,its integral that you find the type of toy that can withstand that kind of abuse,says Shaw.Dont skimp on cheap toys that can easily tear apart.Instead,buy a heavy-duty toy that can endure tough teeth. Animal trainer and pet expert Diana L.Guerrero recommends the Kong Co.s super-duty hollow rubber toys.The Kong Extreme toy,used by police and drug enforcement and specially made for aggressive chewers, can be filled with treats to help reduce boredom (available in five sizes,$5 and up,specialty local pet stores).Brightly colored twists,flyers,hurleys and hucks fromWest Paw Design are made of Zogoflex,a durable,pliable material thats easy for a pet to pick up and wont hurt teeth ($9 to $17,specialty stores). Other toys for chew-happy canines: bones and tugs made of tightly twisted cotton threads, which clean teeth while t he pup chews and plush toys for dogs who like to mother a toy. Nylabone hard nylon dog chews in a range of shapes and flavors last longer than rawhide bones and promote tooth health.A bacon-flavored DuraChew comes in the shape of a hollow stick ($12, specialty local pet stores).

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Cognitive play Products that appeal to an animals intuitive side, engaging them and encouraging natural activity, also are trendy. Foraging toys are hot, says Levine. They give owners a chance to do other things while their pet is occupied, she says. Shaw suggests the treat-dispensing Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble by Premier Pet (two sizes, $10 to $20, specialty local pet stores). This activity ball stimulates pups mentally and physically by making them work for their food. Levine is a fan of the Physipet, a line of exercise and entertainment products for cats and dogs. The toys react to the pet, pulling back when the pet pulls, incorporating exercise with play and reducing boredom and separation anxiety, says company founder and inventor Jude Waddy. Interactive games from the Swedish company Nina Ottosson are designed to stimulate a dogs brain and reinforce peoplefriendly behavior. Puzzle toys provide the mental stimulation many dogs lack

in their everyday life, says owner Nina Ottosson. Fill the new treat Maze and a pet will happily work away to solve the puzzle and get the treat. There are versions for cats and dogs (starting at $15, specialty local pet stores.) Self-grooming products that keep cats happy and entertained are on the rise. The Worldwise Smartykat Brushup self-grooming post was voted one of the Top 10 products at the 2011 Global Pet Expo by veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker of TVs Good Morning America fame. Hundreds of flexible silicone bristles provide a feel-good massage while pulling away loose fur ($20, specialty pet stores.)

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Brown says that the most important tip is to fill the basket so that whatever sits inside is raised high and positioned well. Once a foundation is established, the opportunities are endless. Here are some basic ideas for baskets as holiday dcor. GIFT BEARER Use a large, elongated basket to display and collect the wrapped family gifts. Use real or artificial greenery inside and wrap battery-operated lights throughout the design. Depending on the size, the basket can be placed by the fireplace or on top of a coffee table against a wall. ENTRANCE GREETER Fill a large, curved basket with greenery, silver balls of various sizes and floral sprigs. Attach the greenery tightly to the basket so that additional ornaments and bells can be wired to it. Place in the foyer or near the front door for guests to admire.

FOOD CARRIER Select a basket with a flared-over handle and decorate the edges with painted cones or artificial greenery. Line the bottom with paper. Fill with either fresh food that can be served immediately, such as fruit and cheese, or with dried items that can linger longer at the table. Holiday favorites for food baskets include fruit cake, nuts, cookies, jams, chocolate and wine.

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unique and inexpensive holiday centerpiece can be as easy as putting all your eggs in a basket, so to speak. Baskets are useful as both organizational and decorative accessories. In December, when embellished with holiday staples such as fresh fruits, gift tags, ribbon, evergreens, firewood or presents, they also can double as centerpieces for living rooms and dining rooms. The beauty of baskets is that once you decorate them, they give you a lovely holiday feel, says Flora Brown, a professional gift basket decorator. In some cases, you dont even need a tree, because you can

build a large basket as tall as you want. Shirley George Frazier, author of The Gift Basket Design Book (Globe Pequot, 2008), says that decorative baskets are often used as gifts and have stood the test of time. Their appeal is their simplicity. To create a decorative basket, Frazier suggests starting with a basket of any color and size with a sturdy wood frame. The basket should be smooth on all sides as well as on the bottom and the handle. When placed on the floor, a well-made basket sits flat and doesnt wobble, she adds. A few coats of spray paint can give it some holiday color.

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