Holiday hosting can feel overwhelming and intimidating, but I always say planning ahead is your best friend when it comes to entertaining. I partnered with some amazing brands this holiday season to share some key holiday hosting tips with viewers around the country.

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One-stop-shops are great for effective holiday hosting

One of the most stressful parts about hosting can be running around in the days ahead trying to gather everything you need. So, I have always found scouting out stores where I can grab all my items in one place is a huge help.

Whether you’re a busy mom like me who wants to save time in your day, or a first-time host who doesn’t want to break the bank, Big Lots is that one stop shop to get everything you need for the holidays at a fraction of the cost.

Perfect for parties, dinners and everything in between, Big Lots has unique entertaining pieces that turn your gathering into a celebration. You can really make your festivities sparkle with their fun and functional entertaining essentials- think metallic cookie platters and colorful glassware.

Even better- you’ll get tons of name brand goods and popular holiday finds all up to 30- 50% less than other home discount retailers.

Cheers to festive, ready-to-serve cocktails

Finding crowd-pleasing, easy to serve cocktails is another big part of holiday hosting and Betty Booze is a perfect addition to your bar selection.

The brand was founded by Blake Lively with a simple idea – that what we drink should be held to the same standards as the food we eat. They make beverages that are real, uncomplicated, and delicious by taking the time to create homemade recipes from high-quality ingredients.

Betty Booze pairs the freshest fruits, spices, herbs, and more with real spirits and just the right amount of bubbles. The brand recently launched their newest cocktail, Sparkling Bourbon with Peach Honey Mint, which is included in their new Bourbon Variety Pack along with sparkling Bourbon with Apple Ginger Sour Cherry, and Sparkling Bourbon with Oak Smoked Lemonade.

They also have three delicious tequila-based drinks.

So what are this year’s traveling trends for the holidays?

Traveling to holiday destinations by car continues to dominate travel trends. New data from Motel 6 found that more than half of Americans traveling to celebrate the holidays this year will road trip rather than fly to their destination, and more than a quarter of these travelers will stay at a hotel.

With nearly 1,500 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Motel 6 and Studio 6 Extended Stay offer families and their four-legged friends a clean, affordable and comfortable place to rest whether on route to their celebrations or as a needed break from the festivities.  

You can check out the latest room deals and special promotions on gas, pet essentials, road trip snacks and more by downloading the free My6 app or by visiting www.motel6.com/my6.

 

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