Comments on: How To Be an Unanxious Hostess

By: Deborah Robinson

Deborah Robinson — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:35:44 +0000

This article has been published in the latest edition of Mom’s Blogging Carnival.

By: Australian Women Online

Australian Women Online — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:49:03 +0000

Mom’s Blogging Carnival - Dec 17, 2007 Edition…

Welcome to the December 17, 2007 edition of Mom’s Blogging Carnival.

Lindsay Steiner presents Flat-headed Babies? Uh-Oh! posted at Conscious Play.

History Is Elementary presents Two Very Different Homecomings for Thanksgiving posted at Hist…

By: Summer

Summer — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:29:24 +0000

Great ideas! Especially #2.

Thanks for submitting to the Carnival of SAHMs!

By: Sunny Daydreame

Sunny Daydreame — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:50:00 +0000

We are planning a camping trip for this Christmas, but I have learned that I can never host the perfect party. So I will just do the best I can.

I included your article in the Carnival of Christian Women.

By: Dandelions and Daydreams

Dandelions and Daydreams — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:34:06 +0000

Carnival of Christian Women - December 1, 2007…

The Christmas season is upon us, and I am filled with joy. Right now, I have my Christmas tree up, and the lights are winking and blinking at me cheerily. I have always been of the opinion that a Christmas tree should be in front of a w…

By: marye

marye — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:13:34 +0000

I agree!
We also do small trees in each of the kids rooms so they can have them exactly as they like and it works well for us. Plus I think it adds to the excitement for them!
I once stressed over a baby shower I was hosting and spent 4 hours of crankiness and stress cleaning the bathroom until it was radiant.
During the babyshower not one person used the bathroom. Not one.
I got the hint.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:12:10 +0000

Thank you SO MUCH for the encouragement to be a relaxed hostess. I starting feeling very anxious today about my first tea party tomorrow. I had delegated most of the food and am only having 5 or 6 ladies over, but I began to feel overwhelmed because it’s MY FIRST TEA PARTY. I’ve been trying to shake the jitters away, and your post has helped me to focus on the important things that need to be done. I’ll let you know how things go tomorrow.

By: Kendralee

Kendralee — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:29:21 +0000

I love to host things! I find it fulfilling and exciting! But the main thing that can get me off course is my motives. If my motives are self centered or impure in a variety of ways, then I am anxious beforehand. Anxious? More like a monster with my children. However, if I want to bless others, if I want it to be about them and not me, if I love the type of function and the people invited, then I can be the “hostess with the mostess!” Also, I include my children in the process. We are raising them to understand what it means to serve others. Getting the house clean, especially the bathroom, will bless others. (or totally disgust them and make them feel sorry for us) (which is better?) It is always better to be a blessing. And yes, perfectionism had to go long before now. My main goal with cleaning is the floors, the dishes, all counters cleared off, all clutter piles thrown in a closet and kids OUTSIDE or at GRANDMA’s during the arrivals, because they all gawk and block and bother right at the door! tee hee
I have to be happy with what I have. If I am not content with this small trailer, or the many children squeezed in it, then surely it will come out during a hostessing venture.
Tally Ho and God bless!

By: Tea Party Girl

Tea Party Girl — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:41:22 +0000

Excellent addition, Marie. That is so true!

By: Tea Party Girl

Tea Party Girl — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:40:31 +0000

Yay, Beth!! Love hearing of your excitement. May your Christmas Eve be filled with comfort and joy all around.