1. keep the menu doable. Try not to make new things or things you sometimes do well. What ifs can happen 2. If you do fresh flowers make a tape grid and add 1 capful of bleach to keep the flowers fresh 3. Make a paper list of groceries. Get it done 2 days before a party 4. Make a list of what you need to get done the day before a party and the day off. Write down everything. Whatever silly thing that you’ll forget. This will keep you on track 5. Iron your clothes. The host must look beautiful 6. Cut your garnishes a day in advance 7. Marinate your meat in advance 8. Take out your dishes in advance 9. Clean as you go. Todays mess will not be tomorrows problem 10. Check for clean towels for your powder room 11. Keep your areas non cluttered if you are having lots of people 12. Turn the home temperature down if you will be having lots of folks over or open a window 13. Get your family to contribute and play the role of host as well. These are good habits to encourage. Let me know if ...