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Get Your Home Holiday Ready with Tips from Proctor and Gamble-Giveaway

December 24, 2012 by Kathryn 283 Comments

While there is a lot that I love about the holidays, there are some parts of the Christmas season that I’m not as crazy about and one of those has to be holiday entertaining. I love the actual entertaining event, but since I don’t enjoy cleaning at all, preparing my house for a crowd is not something that I look forward to. Fortunately, this year I had help, thanks to some great tips from Colin Cowie, lifestyle expert and celebrity party planner and essential holiday products from Proctor and Gamble!

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  1. Start with a holiday colour theme that you love and tie it into everything from invitations to decorations.
  2. Good lighting is a must. Use dimmers and Febreze candles to add ambiance. The new Cranberries and Frost products are perfect for the holidays and also make great stocking stuffers or thank you gifts.
  3. Let guests help themselves. Set up cutlery and napkins before guests arrive and consider having food stations set up instead of a formal sit down dinner.
  4. Always be ready for guests. Store a Swiffer WetJet with a Swiffer WetJet Extra Power Pad in the hall closet, you can quickly clean up before guests pull into the driveway and your floors will shine.
  5. Hide the mess. Preload the dishwasher with Cascade All-in-1 ActionPacs and load dishes as you use them. For the dishes you need to hand wash use a fast acting dish soap like Dawn Original. Dawn will give you an overnight soak in 5 minutes so you aren’t stuck in the kitchen cleaning up all night.

Proctor and Gamble want to help your home look its best for holiday entertaining too so the company is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader their own holiday entertaining prize pack! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment with a holiday entertaining tip.

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While cleaning my house to prepare for holiday entertaining is something I’m never really going to enjoy, the products from P&G definitely made it easier. And the Cranberries and Frost Febreze products were especially helpful at adding a festive look and smell to my household. With Proctor and Gamble, getting your home holiday-ready is a quick and easy job!
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Comments

  1. sherry k says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    always have a few basics in the fridge for surprise guests,

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  2. Maria Cantu says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Use fresheners to keep house smelling good all the time.

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  3. Bailey Dexter says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    always have gift card in different amount wrapped & tagged with a pen under the tree for unexpected guests

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  4. Kelly Bouma says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    make as much of the food ahead of time as you can – that way you enjoy your guests

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  5. Laird N Crystal E says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Always have extra baking and small gifts on hand for those unexpected guests that may arrive

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  6. Sharon McIntyre says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Make your dinners easier by preparing as much of them as you can beforehand and freezing!

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  7. Deborah Cunningham Martin says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Always have Frebreeze on hand for a quick freshening up

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  8. Lori Bazan says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    If you overcook the turkey then over pour the wine!

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  9. lynn clayton says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    nice i always have a neutral gift unhand for the unexpected people

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  10. stacy says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Definitely to clean and use Those amazing Smelling Candles, You know, when you walk in and you just stop in your tracks with the scent(s) Not only do they smell Nice but they are so great for a special event in this case Christmas or even New Years! I am a HUGE fan of Anything that comes out New and even the ones I have tried and enjoyed =) P&G Rocks!!! Thanks for such a Awesome Giveaway! and Merry Christmas to Everyone – From my Family to yours
    Stacy

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  11. kellie Nehring says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    always have extra gifts put away just in case someone shows up with one for you

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  12. rebecca day says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    smell good candles burning and lots of food

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  13. Carey Hurst says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    The best thing I have found to do , especially with having a new baby in the house is to make everything ahead.. Baking treats as you can (and have the time) and freezing them is the perfect way to have wonderful treats for company or anyone who visits for holiday dinner.

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  14. Nicole Crump says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    would love this package as my belated christmas gift

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  15. Leah Ryan says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I always have an extra gift or two just in case someone shows up;)

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  16. Erin Brayshaw says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Always have extra bottle of wine/extra gift and Christmas card. for the unexpected guest. And before your guests arrive thow some cookies in the oven make everyone smile when they come in the door…

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  17. Susan Manseau says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Thanks so much for the great giveaway ! Happy Holidays !

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  18. isabel plante says

    December 24, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    thank you for the contest! happy holidays!

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  19. Peggy Rydzewski says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    keep food simple and include people in the making.

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  20. Christina says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Suggest a potluck and get everyone to bring something different!

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  21. Carol Denny says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Christmas eve dinner is buffet style. So much less work.

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  22. Kelly says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    keep your smile on! If your having people over, you never know if they are down or excited, keeping your smile on helps others keep theirs too!

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  23. Kris Labotne says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Spike the punch! haha:) Merry Christmas!

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  24. Tara says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Great giveaway!

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  25. Michelle Chow says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Holiday entertaining tip is to create a list of all the items I will need. For example, a guest list, a christmas card list, a gift list, a holiday dinner list (groceries list, decorations list, etc.)

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  26. Monette L says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    always have a few extra bottles of wine for unexpected company 😉

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  27. Christy Martin says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I am all about the candles. The Febreze holiday candles are excellent and if only lit for a few minutes. Who needs to bake cookies, when you can light these?!

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  28. Donna Lineman says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Take a crockpot and fill 2/3 to the top with water. Throw in sliced apples, oranges, a handful of whole cloves, 3 or 4 Cinnamon Sticks, a few shakes of nutmeg and ginger then turn it on Low and let the smells waft through your house. it is a very warm and inviting scent during the holiday season.

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  29. wendy hutton says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    always have an extra gift incase somene brings a friend with them

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  30. Liza says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    That stuff would make my house smell wonderful! Merry Christmas:)

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  31. Lisa Marie Anctil says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Always have some extra presents on hand just in case!

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  32. Francine says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    set your table ahead of time, so that you’re not scrambling for serving utensils at the last minute

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  33. @torlonias says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Prepare a few dishes that can be made ahead of time and frozen to lighten your load.

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  34. MrDisco says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    always buy/make more ice than you think you need

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  35. stacey dempsey says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    My best tip is to keep it simple, I dont think the holiday is a good time to experiment lol so just go with tried and true recipes, things you know how to cook and everyone likes

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  36. Debbie W says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I like to bake and prepare ahead of time.

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  37. SueSueper Sue says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Always have a spare box of European Cookies or Box of Chocolates to pull out in case unexpected guests come over.

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  38. @lizzysdarcy says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    Have mocktails for those who do not drink or aren’t inclined to drink.

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  39. mandy says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    i always have extra christmas cards on hand for those last minute friends or family that might stop in during the holidays

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  40. neha gupta says

    December 24, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    after the party let everyone pop the balloons

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  41. Anne Taylor says

    December 24, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    have alot of food available and have a punch so people can serve themselves!

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  42. Janice Lynds says

    December 24, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    don’t be afraid to delegate. If someone asks “can I help” by all means let them. This is your Christmas too!

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  43. 409cope says

    December 24, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I try to cook as much food ahead of time as I can to allow more time with guests.

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  44. jeff cook says

    December 24, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I have always extra trays of cookies made for last minute presents

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  45. Vesper says

    December 24, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    always make sure you have enough wine in the fridge

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  46. Gail Squires says

    December 24, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Leading up to christmas, I have a to do list. breaking it down by week, day, leading right up to the end, and who is going to do what chores….. Nothing gets “forgotten” and seems to take the stress out of the christmas rush, of wrapping, baking, cleaning, etc etc….. and always put 1 day aside for a “date” day with the hubby

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  47. Kayla Levere says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Boil apples & cinnamon sticks, leaves the house with a beautiful Holiday smell

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  48. Erin Annis says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    this all looks amazing! who doesnt love p and g!

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  49. Shannon Munns says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    always have water!

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  50. lynda law says

    December 24, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    always have 1 or 2 “gifts” for surprise quests, a $10.00 timmies card or a bottle of wine.

    Reply
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