{"id":5010,"date":"2018-12-21T17:19:32","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T17:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=5010"},"modified":"2024-10-30T13:54:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T20:54:15","slug":"tips-for-hosting-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/tips-for-hosting-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Hosting for the Holidays | Vionic Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosting during the holidays can be a blast, but it also can be overwhelming. Whether you\u2019re preparing dinner or cleaning up your home, odds are you are going to have a full plate. That\u2019s why we\u2019re sharing some of our top holiday hosting tips so you can host the holidays with ease. Keep on reading to learn more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5005 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/RS13231_SS19_Mia_lifestyle_2968_final-lpr-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"465\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/RS13231_SS19_Mia_lifestyle_2968_final-lpr-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/RS13231_SS19_Mia_lifestyle_2968_final-lpr-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/RS13231_SS19_Mia_lifestyle_2968_final-lpr-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/RS13231_SS19_Mia_lifestyle_2968_final-lpr.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Know how many guests you will be hosting.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a crucial first step if you are hosting for the holidays. You will need to know how many guests will be attending so you can begin <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decorating<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and preparing everything for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gathering<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Prepare ahead of time. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to make sure you prepare everything ahead of time so your day goes as smoothly as possible. Whether this means stocking up on food and drinks or decking out your home with holiday decor, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spending time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> preparing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recipes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dishes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help ease some of the stress you might accumulate during this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time of year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Set the holiday mood.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it is the holidays, odds are you will want to set the mood for your event &#8211; even if it\u2019s just dinner! Whether this means decorating the dinner table or playing some holiday music, incorporating the holiday season into your home will help you step into your hosting role. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Keep your feet well supported. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most likely, you will be on your feet most of the time while hosting guests. You want to make sure you keep your feet well supported throughout your time hosting, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serving<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entertaining<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is why we recommend wearing shoes that are both comfortable and stylish, similar to our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/women\/flats.html\">flats and loafers<\/a>.<\/span> And don&#8217;t miss out on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/promotions\">Black Friday shoe sales<\/a>, where you can find great deals on comfortable and fashionable options just in time for your holiday gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Take some time to relax and breath.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the amount of items you will have on your plate while hosting, you might start to feel stressed and overwhelmed. We want you to enjoy your hosting experience so we\u2019re recommending you take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plenty<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of time to breathe and relax. You&#8217;re creating a festive and fun experience for each of your guests and you deserve to have some time to enjoy it too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want more tips for the holidays? Check out our blog post on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/shoes-to-wear-for-holiday-travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoes to Wear for Holiday Travel. <\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"more-link\" id=\"excerpt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/tips-for-hosting-for-the-holidays\/\">Read More &gt;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5010","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","dwtl normal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5010","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5010"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5010\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12190,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5010\/revisions\/12190"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5010"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5010"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5010"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}