Last Minute Holiday Party How-To Video

You're looking at the clock and realize it's only an hour until the in-laws are going to be at your door waiting for a festive and fun holiday party. No need to stress! Leanne Mumm Pardo from OneHourParties has some great tips and ideas for putting together a fun holiday party in an hour.

Decoration: Dressing Your Holiday Table

Create table runner out of holiday wrapping paper. Then, top it off with something vibrant like tree skirt or any holiday fabric you may have lying around.

Drink: Poinsettia Punch

Supplies

Cranberry Juice
Ginger Ale
Candy Canes

Directions

Pour cranberry juice a touch of ginger ale (or champagne if hosting an adult party).

Garnish with candy cane and enjoy!

Decoration: Mitten Garland

Leftover ribbon
Scissors
Pins
Old mittens

Directions

Take any leftover ribbon from last year and cut at desired length.

Pin ribbon onto mittens.

Hang your garland around the table, kids will love seeing their mittens used for decorating!

Decoration: Holiday Candle Holder

Supplies

Glass Jars
Holiday candies
Candles

Directions

Find any empty glass jars around the house.

Put holiday candies or festive colored candies inside jar.

Place candle on top.

Sweetivity: Cookie Decorating Stations

This is an easy activity that kids of all ages will love! All you need is a tray or plate with a few compartments. Lay our any leftover cookies you may have in the center. Fill the other compartments with toppings of your choice like M&Ms, sprinkles, or chocolate chips. Be sure to leave out a bowl of frosting to use as "glue"!

Decoration: Holiday Book Centerpiece

This is a simple decor idea that is not only fun and creativity, but is also a great conversation starter! Gather any holiday books you may have, or if you don't have many simply cover any books you have with festive wrapping paper. Stack your books on a cake stand for a fun and easy centerpiece!

Easy Treat: Tortilla Cutouts

Supplies

Cookie Cutters
Olive Oil
Sea Salt

Directions

Use cookie cutters to punch out shapes in any leftover tortillas you may have.

Brush with olive oil and sea salt.

Bake in oven at 350 for 6-8 minutes for homemade tortilla chips.

Easy Treat: Presto Pretzels

Supplies

Ziploc bag
Pretzels
Popcorn oil
Dry ranch dressing mix

Directions

Mix all ingredients in Ziploc bag.

Pour in fun bowl and serve!