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2008 Holiday News - Budget-Stretching Holiday Entertainment

Don’t stress out over holiday entertaining in a slowing economy. Just change your approach and find that you can stretch your dollars and still have a great time.

Go Potluck! If you’re hosting friends and family this year, why not go potluck? Make the main course but assign appetizers, sides and desserts to friends and family. Everyone pitches in and everyone enjoys! Nolan Ryan's sliders (mini-burgers) are a great appetizer for holiday parties. Or ry this great recipe for a stunning Christmas prime rib as your main course.

Think Progressive - Share the expense and the fun by organizing a progressive dinner party where a group of friends or family plans a meal together. Each course is served at a different participant's home. The party literally moves from place to place throughout the evening. This approach is best for friends and families who live in the same neighborhood. Suggestions: First house – appetizers; Second house – soup and salad; Third house – main dish and sides; Fourth house – dessert.

Have a Theme Party – Theme parties are great and inexpensive ways to include the kids in the holiday fun. Some themes might be:

Caroling – Go caroling through your neighborhood then enjoy hot chocolate and cookies afterwards.
Gingerbread Decorating – Bake and decorate for lots of family fun. Pre-made gingerbread houses are good options too. Decorating only!
Christmas Movie Party – Watch a favorite holiday movie, pull out the popcorn, then kick back, relax and enjoy a few hours of fun with family and friends.

Read about how Nolan Ryan's family spends fun, family time together in Nolan's Blog.

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