How to Throw a Party Without Losing Your Mind

Does the idea of throwing a party at your house make you hyperventilate? Us too. No offense to the happy homemakers and domestic goddesses, who seem to whip up from-scratch treats and epic soirees in their spare time between growing prize-winning orchids and milking their herds of free-range cows to make homemade artisanal cheese, but for the rest of us, throwing a party can be nerve-wracking, panic-inducing, and all-around hard. It can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be! Sandra Lee’s signature style of semi-homemade cooking has enabled legions of the culinarily challenged to feel like whizzes in the kitchen, and now she has a line of cute, affordable kitchenware, available at Sears and Kmart. At the New York City launch of Sandra by Sandra Lee, she divulged some of her secrets to throwing a party to be proud of.

By DivineCaroline

Don't Overthink It

In her new cookbook, Easy Entertaining at Home, Sandra says, “I learned how to throw a great bash two ways, the hard way and the easy way. I can assure you that the easy way is more enjoyable.” Your guests won’t notice the tablescape or playlist you’re stressing out about—what they’ll notice is that you’re stressing. Hosting a party can be as easy as picking a date, sending out invites, and letting the rest of the pieces fall into place. Just stay organized and calm, and don’t let the pressure get to you.