Become the Hostess with the Mostest this Holiday Season: Part I

The arrival of Christmas isn’t just inching closer and closer, it’s hurtling through the calendar with a quickness I never thought possible. I have a tree and multiple turkeys that need trimming. My guests have confirmed their travel plans and are on the way- in spades, it seems! It’ll be a busy, busy, busy December for me, and I’m sure I’m not alone in saying so. Thankfully, I have NeriumAD to de-stress my skin. Here’s my gift to you this season- DIY tips that are sure to make your holiday party planning splendid instead of stressful:

-Make your own Gingerbread or Ninjabread piñata

Spray paint, puff paint, googly eyes and foam shapes from your local craft store will work wonders when combined with YouTube tutorials on how to create your own piñata. Put a holiday twist on your masterpiece by incorporating tinsel, glitter, holly and ornaments that didn’t make the cut for the actual tree this year. Get the kids involved by turning your driveway or garage into a tarp-covered workspace. A piñata is a craft project that the whole family will love to be a part of.

Stuff your reindeer, elf, snowman or abominable snowman piñata with holiday candies and chocolates. Save homemade treats for the dessert table and save time by utilizing individually wrapped Hershey kisses or Reese cups for your paper mache creation. Throw glow necklaces, “snow” confetti, Christmas-themed bobbleheads, miniature erasers, slinkies and magic kits into the mix to thrill your pint-sized guests. Most of these stocking (piñata) stuffers are available at the dollar store, which means $1 a pop, if not less.

-Rely on NeriumAD to clear your complexion

If winter weather is leaving you with dry skin and pronounced fine lines and wrinkles, give yourself the gift of NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment this season. NeriumAD reduces the signs of aging and balances out uneven skin tone, giving me the confidence to face party guests fresh-faced with a youthful glow that I haven’t seen in years. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment comes with results that Santa will never think to bring, so treat yourself to an anti-aging skin care solution that will truly make a difference in your appearance this Christmas.

-Make the season brighter via Craigslist

Search Craigslist: Free (craigslist.org) (click on “free” under the “for sale” category) for vintage items, Christmas lights and decorations, mirrors, landscaping supplies and more. It is the season of giving, and people are giving away things you may find to be valuable. Thanks to the generosity of strangers, you’ll be able to decorate your home with items that will cost you nothing. Craigslist is a wonderful way to save money and turn one man’s trash into your treasure.

Holiday parties and decorating need not be stressful. There’s no way to keep this season from getting hectic, but rely on these tips to becoming the hostess (or host) with “the mostest” and keep an eye out for “Become the Hostess with the Mostest this Holiday Season: Part II.” Happy Holidays!