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The More, The Merrier Reduce the stress – and maybe even have fun – hosting holiday guests
WITH PHRASES LIKE “good cheer” and “peace on Earth” on nearly everyone’s lips this time of year, it’s easy to be lulled into a sense of security so comfortable that you hear yourself suggesting: “Why not stay at our house for the holidays?” After all, it’s family and friends. But I’ve done this just enough times to know it’s no cakewalk. Things get broken. Pets take over. The grocery bill triples. The first time we hosted at our small Atlanta home, we invited two out-of-state friends and their charming toddler. We prepared
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MODERN WOMAN | FALL/WINTER 2017
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BY CHERYL RODEWIG