Simple Friendsgiving party tips and #Recipe ideas

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With Thanksgiving fast approaching and everyone being super busy preparing the big Thanksgiving meal for the family, I thought it would be super fun and a little relaxing if I host a “Friendsgiving” this year for all my friends. Something simple, something fun and something where no one will judge but have fun.

We are always so stressed over the holidays and hardly have time to enjoy what’s most important so this year I took some time out of my busy schedule and had a Friendsgiving early for some of my local friends.

You should have your very own Friendsgiving, trust me it will give you energy to prepare for the big Turkey day. You will have time to laugh, to listen, to talk and just be yourself surrounded by all the people that you love and cherish and just never get enough time to hang out with.

So set your day, make your plan and check out my 5 simple party tips that will make the event a big hit. it was a load of fun for me and my friends and I know it will be for you, too. Best part… You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen nor break your pocket book.

My 5 simple Party Tips

1. Keep the menu simple. It’s suppose to be a fun and stressless time and everyone will enjoy finger foods. Stay with the fruit & Veggie platter, store bought cakes, cupcakes, crackers and cookies will be your best friend.
2. Move some furniture around to make a small space appear large for all your friends to hang out together and have a good ol
3. time. My house is very small, but we will pull chairs and pillows from all over the house and just make it a big area where everyone can hang out and enjoy the company.
4. Visit your local dollar store, it will be your next best friend. From plates and cups to even some decor, you will find everything you need, affordable and easy, what more do you want?
5. Remember your friends will come over to spend time with YOU!! Don’t worry about getting everything perfect and getting the food, the house and the kids just perfect. No one is so just let it go and have the best time you ever had!!!

There you have a few of my simple and affordable tips that should make your Friendsgiving an amazing event that you will look forward to year after year. Make it a new tradition and treasure your friends.

I couldn’t finish the evening without sharing a wonderful finger food creation that takes no time and can be done in 3 simple 5 minute steps. Your friends will rave and think you spend hours in the kitchen.

I served a simple drink for the adults at my party, Orange Juice and some sparkling wine, love it, it’s easy to make and the perfect drink for a party with friends, for the kids I offered Apple Cider, after all it is fall, right?

My Veggie and Cheese tray was super easy to put together and I just used our favorite dressing as a dip, can’t get any easier then that and everyone loved it. I also stocked up on NABISCO crackers at Publix since they had a great deal and still do, so be sure to check out how you can save on your favorite NABISCO cracker and cookies the next time you shop at your Publix, where shopping is truly pleasure.

Ham and Gouda TRISCUIT snacks, this is a recipe I found on the NABISCO Party Planner page

Yumm… I had to make 3 batches of these, my friends loved them. I had such an awesome party where I, for the first time was able to enjoy myself without any stress and worries, just me and my friends.

If you are in need for more party ideas, be sure to visit the NABISCO Party Planner and don’t forget to pick up all your NABISCO crackers and cookies at Publix for an exclusive savings offer, save $0.55 when you buy ONE (1) OREO Cookies package and save $0.55 when you buy ONE (1) WHEAT THINS Crackers or TRISCUIT Crackers. Can’t beat that deal. Who doesn’t love to save money and have a good time?

Do you have some simple party planner ideas or what recipe from the NABISCO Party Planner page would you love to make this holiday season? Would love to hear it, leave me a comment below and let’s chat all things party planning.