My mother is a fantastic hostess. Growing up we had a revolving door of guests in our home, all whom would rave about her status as 'the hostess with the mostess'. What really set her apart was not a slew of amenities or fancy presentation, but her thoughtful attention to detail that made each person feel valued and special.

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While most of us start off the holidays with the very best of intentions for grandiose holiday projects such as epic baking and cards mailed weeks in advance, the busyness of everyday life often gets in the way and we find ourselves scrambling at the end.