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Beyond the Basics: Effortless Holiday Tips for a Welcoming and Connected Celebration
Mackenzie Smith and Land O'Lakes offer tips like recipe exchanges and cookie stations to reduce host stress and enhance holiday connection, fostering lasting memories.
- This holiday season, Mackenzie Smith, Food Network champion, teamed with Land O'Lakes Butter & Cheese to share practical tips helping hosts spend more time at the table and create lasting moments through shared meals and traditions.
- To help hosts be more present, Mackenzie Smith recommends prepping baked goods in advance and roasting on sheet pans to simplify cooking and reduce kitchen cleanup.
- Host a butter‑cookie decorating station and set up a DIY hot cocoa and coffee bar, a game or story corner and photo backdrop with gaming props to engage guests.
- To leave a lasting impression, hosts can send guests home with personalized takeaway gifts like mason‑jar spice blends, sachets, or compound butter and encourage favorite holiday recipe cards to share family traditions and conversation.
- Next year, plan a family recipe swap to give hosts and guests a new dish and preserve meaningful traditions, and visit landolakes.com for additional hosting inspiration.
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Beyond the Basics: Effortless Holiday Tips for a Welcoming and Connected Celebration
(BPT) - The holidays aren't just about the food — they're about laughter, traditions and making special memories. Gatherings provide dedicated time with loved ones to share stories, play games, and enjoy delicious meals, creating long-lasting, treasured moments.
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