Take Your House Warming Party To The Next Level With These Ideas
Over 30 million Americans move to a new home every year and with moving comes exciting possibilities that living in a new community entails. After settling in, why not celebrate your new home with a housewarming party? It’s a great way to make friends within the neighborhood, and it also gives you and your family a memorable way to mark your new beginnings. With a few strategic decorations, lively entertainment options, and the wholesome goodness of Trader Joe’s food choices, you can take your housewarming party to the next level with these ideas.
Give your home a welcoming vibe
After making sure that your new home is spic and span and everything is in the right place, the first thing that you need to do is to give your house a welcoming and festive vibe to set the mood for celebration. Fluffy rugs, soft cushions, and good lighting will encourage guests to make themselves at home, so create several sitting areas using these elements so everyone can relax and have conversations. For a touch of elegance, place a floor or tabletop water feature such as an indoor water fountain right in your entertainment space. It’s a great conversation piece, and a fountain also improves indoor air quality. Meanwhile, a large earthenware bowl filled with smooth stones, water, and floating candles placed on your living room table will add to the calming vibe of your space.
Serve easy to make yet tasty treats
Your grandma’s famous braised short ribs or the family’s super secret ravioli recipe may be surefire hits at every gathering, but you don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen making these dishes while your guests are having fun at your party. Instead, make easy yet tasty treats that everyone will enjoy. Create a charcuterie board with some sliced Trader Joe’s Applewood Smoked Ham, Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Sausage, and Stockmeyer Prosciutto, along with at least 3 varieties of cheeses, some fruit, crackers, and cut-up veggies. Your main dish can be pasta (provide at least 2 different sauces) paired with a meat dish, or you can set-up a salad and sandwich bar so everyone can help themselves to whatever they like. For drinks, Trader Joe’s Organic Iced Tea Lemonade is always a crowd pleaser. Don’t forget to have a few bottles of wine onhand to toast the occasion!
Make music and fun a priority
Music is a must at every party, so make sure to play a mix of new and old songs to get everybody in the zone. Place board games and cards at every sitting area so guests can play games, and play music videos on your TV (with the sound off) for a party vibe. Once everyone has let loose, break out the karaoke machine for added fun.
Moving to a new house can present lots of changes, so mark this new chapter in your life with a memorable party. Don’t overthink it– the best parties are the ones where you and your guests get to eat, play, and have fun together, so try these tips and have a good time celebrating your new home!