MINIMALIST TIPS FOR STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY HOSTING! How to host without losing your mind!

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🎄HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE: How To Host Without Losing Your Mind! SIMPLE, BUDGET-FRIENDLY TIPS + TRICKS
🎄MOM'S NEW WEBSITE! (ahhhhh!!!!) www.homegrownonpurpose.com (sign up for her email list!)
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🎄MY WEBSITE: www.nataliebennett.com
🎄MY INSTAGRAM: / nataliebennettvlogs
In this video I sit down with my lovely mama and we chat everything hosting and holiday party-throwing! We come from decades of experience with hosting family and friends for both large and small parties and have a bit of wedding/event coordination and catering under our belts as well! We want to share what has worked for us with prepping and serving food, how to schedule your day, what we do about a "kids' table," how to let go of stress and pressure, how to entertain in a small space and more!
On this channel, you'll notice I take a bit of a different approach to prepping and planning for the holidays. I want to be a source of motivation and encouragement that you don't have to be pinterest-worthy or keep up with Joneses in order to enjoy your holiday season and bless your guests! You don't have to be the "hostess with the mostest!"
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@jenhosmer6879 Жыл бұрын

This video changed my whole hosting process for the holidays. It was so much less stressful, changed my hosting life!!! Thank you!

@NatalieBennett Жыл бұрын

Oh this makes me sooooo happy!!! Thanks for getting back to us with this feedback! ♥️

@wendyhowell4119 Жыл бұрын

Oh Natalie, that was such a fun video to do! You have THE best friends here, they are so kind. Loved hanging out with everyone this morning in the chat. I want to leave this verse right here: Psalm 90:17 "And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us;" Our work can be a reflection of God's beauty! 😊

@AlwaysAnna77 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the verse and for your advice and encouragement. Best wishes for you and your website. I'm excited about it ☺️

@NatalieBennett Жыл бұрын

Love you, mama! Thanks for all you shared with us!

@jenniferwright8355 Жыл бұрын

Here is a sad example, I kept my other comment happy. My mother was a hoarder, even when we still lived in apartments. Boxes and boxes of decor, gifts, serving dishes, etc. They were never used. They were for "someday" which never came. She passed away in 2021, and we had to get rid of her storage lockers full of stuff. She never was able to hostess the way she wanted, or to bring the happiness that she believed would go with it. Friends, by the time we can afford to have all of the stuff, our children are away and our family has passed on. Enjoy the NOW. 😀❤👍

@johannabennetts64 Жыл бұрын

Oh goodness, you ladies are singing my song 😂 before my husband and I were married, I threw him an open house when he graduated from chiropractic college. My future mother-in-law found my table diagram in the kitchen and thought it was so weird she had to show her sister. I’m glad she still let her son marry me despite my nerdiness 🤓 And I’m glad I’m not alone! God has greatly blessed your family with a beautiful legacy, and it is an inspiration. 💛💛

@karaclark7610 Жыл бұрын

I always get so excited when your mom joins one of your videos. She is kind, humble, and intelligent with a vast amount of wisdom! Thank you for sharing her knowledge and joy with us! ☺️

@DansonforJoy Жыл бұрын

“But does it smell like paper?” 😂 Your mom and I are kindred spirits. 🥰

@micheles4635 Жыл бұрын

As someone who often gets caught up in the need to “keep up” - this video was so refreshing. I have been trying to embrace simplicity and so many influencer content makes me feel like I’m not doing enough.

@bindibelesky384 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing about hosting. I don't know exactly why, but I always viewed hosting as a chore, a drag, like someone drew the short straw. It was all complaining and discomfort and i had never really considered or been exposed to your positive perspective on it. I am so grateful for the way this has changed my entire understanding of hosting.

@NatalieBennett Жыл бұрын

*SO FREAKING EXCITED FOR MY MAMA!!!! And to share the joy, I'm hosting a GIVEAWAY! To enter just 1. comment with **#homegrownonpurpose** and 2. sign up for my mom's email list! **www.homegrownonpurpose.com** We'll choose someone from her email list to send a gift card to! (be sure to add hello@**homegrownonpurpose.com** and hello@**nataliebennett.com** to your contacts so we can email you if you won!)* ALSO! BEWARE OF SCAMMERS PRETENDING TO BE ME! The ONLY way you will be notified that you've won the giveaway is by receiving an email from hello@nataliebennett.com. JUST A REMINDER that I'm not on WhatsApp, Telegram or the like and will not reply to your comment on youtube to say you've won! PLEASE LOOK FOR THE VERIFIED CHECK MARK next to my username to be sure it's really me. PLEASE REPORT SPAM ACCOUNTS THAT REPLY TO YOUR COMMENTS and please don't fall for their scam!

@stephineellerbe3526 Жыл бұрын

#homegrownonpurpose, signed up also ♡

@wellhavenco Жыл бұрын

#homegrownonpurpose and signed up for her email list a few days ago after watching the video ☺️

@melissaannewilson Жыл бұрын

I literally got a bit teary-eyed when you announced your mom’s website. I just adore you both and have such a respect for her. I can’t wait to learn more from her!

@caseygraham5002 Жыл бұрын

So did I! 🥺 so exciting!

@asmaa_vlog_85 Жыл бұрын

When I get a notification that you have uploaded a video, my happy time begins 📸❣️🍊♥️🥳😘🥰🤩❤️

@katiee5903 Жыл бұрын

Same here ❤I just love her 😍

@itsclauds7554 Жыл бұрын

I am 23 and have just started to host my own parties for friends and families! I’ve noticed during hosting there’s SO many things I didn’t think of until it came up in the moment. I really like your ideas of planning, keeping notes, etc and reusing them once you nail it down. People make it look so effortless but now I realize many people put so much time and thought into the process!

@jennabrott2737 Жыл бұрын

I just have to say, your mother seems so sweet and she has great advice! I love listening to both of you ❤️

@ThisMamasHouse Жыл бұрын

Love Mama Wendy so much. Been following her for years. Unfortunately my mother is estranged and seeing this beautiful relationship between the two of you, gives me hope for the future with my daughters ❤

@NatalieBennett Жыл бұрын

God is so good and is in the business of reconciliation and healing. I pray for your relationship with your daughters. You’ve already broken the cycle and I’m proud of you! We have experience with estrangement on Weston’s side and it’s heartbreaking. Not our choice at all and we pray every day God will fully restore relationships and bring people closer to Him!

@ThisMamasHouse Жыл бұрын

@@NatalieBennett Amen! 🙏🏼

@annewhittemore3771 Жыл бұрын

Same! I’m hoping for our 3rd child to be a girl, but I realized the other day that I feel nervous about being the mom in the mother-daughter relationship. I don’t feel like I have a clear picture of what it can look like. But if it is a girl this time I’m sure I’ll realize it’s totally different and natural when it’s your own kid! I have been shocked at the bond with my boys and I’m sure it will be similar with a girl! Just brings up a lot of feelings!

@carolyn1580 Жыл бұрын

I SO APPRECIATE your kind reminders this time of year especially that peace and being content with what you have, are the MOST beautiful ‘decorations’. 😉

@nicholemaclean1888 Жыл бұрын

This was one of the most lovely things I’ve seen on KZfaq ❤ I really enjoy your channel any day but your mom is such a lovely, gracious, well spoken woman. Would love to see her again on your channel!

@elizabethreighley8483 Жыл бұрын

I love it when you do collaborations with your mama, she is the second mom all of us need in our lives 🥰🤩

@irismckay6472 7 ай бұрын

As a boomer mom, I love watching these kinds of mother-daughter entertaining videos. Entertaining can be a lot of work, even when you've got these great hacks, but at home parties are so important to keeping us all connected. Great video! xxoo

@jennburk Жыл бұрын

I just love your mom! She has such a sweet and kind spirit. I like to get my kids involved by having them greet guests at the door with enthusiasm ☺️

@krissymiller2591 Жыл бұрын

Yay! Congratulations Wendy! So excited to see your website!

@jihanemerimi4686 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video 😍

@psycprofessor4997 Жыл бұрын

I love this video! Very beautiful and helpful! Happy holidays!

@gypsybelle4757 Жыл бұрын

I’m starting my holiday notebook this year! Thank you both!! Great idea.

@tamyl5075 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks to you and Mama! 💜

@sandywilliamson3350 Жыл бұрын

And…these were such great tips!! Thank you both so much!!

@Lexireyda Жыл бұрын

So excited for your mom’s website! I LOVE watching you ladies sit down and chat.. Those are my favorite videos. ❤

@cherishpentecost4902 Жыл бұрын

Yay! I actually made it to a premiere! Can't wait for this video! 🤗🥰

@paolamartz Жыл бұрын

Great video!!!! ❤❤❤❤thank you for making this video, much love to both of you ❤

@katmccoy34 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I always love when you have your momma on! Can't wait for her website to launch! I'm loved the hostess tips. I'm not hosting the holidays but I will definitely carry these ideas over into the spring and my kids bdays!

@byebyebingeing Жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video on hosting as we are having everyone over for Thanksgiving. We're excited to have others in our home and bless them with food & fellowship! :) It all comes from the heart.

@eliciapieper6673 Жыл бұрын

Love this video and your mama's notebook. Would love to see more hosting videos. Thank you!

@anneaton921 Жыл бұрын

OMG!!! I love your mom!!! Great video!!! I wish her great success on her new website!!!🥰

@ashleyhouse8698 Жыл бұрын

Your videos with your mom are my favorite! She’s so peaceful and I love her! You two inspire me ❤ #homegrownonpurpose I’m so excited for your mom!!

@jessicakoppers1121 Жыл бұрын

Such a fantastic video! Thank you so much to you both for sharing all your ideas ❤

@susanhartwell6697 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video with you and your mom! The tips you both gave were so helpful even though I’ve been hosting myself for 30+ years!! Congratulations to your mom on her new website! Can’t wait to check it out!❤

@beccacarson116 Жыл бұрын

I have been following your mom for a little over a year now and I am so excited for more content from her! ❤

@katietimonin505 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video, so many great tips and reminders🥰

@curlycurly004u 8 ай бұрын

so sweet the two of you!!! Good advise!

@victoriakutcher6788 Жыл бұрын

I always look forward to your videos Natalie. Love them. Especially when you have your mom.

@alohamaud5905 Жыл бұрын

Love it - great advice, thank you!!!

@jeanniesmith3156 Жыл бұрын

Love your mother/daughter videos. Keep them coming.

@sarahoram9616 Жыл бұрын

I loved this so much! There is so much wisdom from those who came before us. The heart of the matter was an important reminder for me! ❤

@ameliasfrugallife Жыл бұрын

Your mum is the sweetest! 🌻💛🌻

@carlajoyswan Жыл бұрын

love this❤️💙💛

@melanieschulz550 Жыл бұрын

Such an awesome idea for a video! I’ve always struggled with feeling stressed when hosting- you guys had some really useful tips!!

@elizabethlobdell8090 Жыл бұрын

I am SO excited for your mom! And I think these are my favorite videos you put out. This gave me such a great perspective on what it means to be a good hostess, especially since I am hosting my family for Christmas!

@emilyklim8687 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love all the videos you do with your mom! Thanks to both of you!!!

@lisahawryluk5067 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful video, and I am so excited for your mom's website!

@817Yankees Жыл бұрын

I loved this video! First of all whenever your mom is on your channel I get so excited because she is so sweet and knowledgeable! It was so great to hear some tips that I hope to use one day when I have my own place and can host. And I'm so excited for your moms website!

@aliciaanderson7036 Жыл бұрын

I love love love thos video. You and your mama are so sweet.

@SherrieYvetteWilkins Жыл бұрын

I loved mom’s, “but it smell like paper!” In reference to your iPad “notebook.” This is so special Natalie & Momma. Thanks for sharing❤

@daisybuchanan5378 Жыл бұрын

I love your coffee mug !

@bethmartin6270 Жыл бұрын

Love the tip to go back into the notebook and write down what worked and what didn't! I've kept notes from prior years' events but had not thought to add that! Excited to see the content on the new site! #homegrownonpurpose

@mayracalderon5598 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I always enjoy seeing your Mom as a guest in your channel. You two look like sisters! Love your tips and tricks, and I am buying a notebook for sure! Cantcwait to see your Moms new website in early 2023! God bless you always!

@ashleybeeson7647 Жыл бұрын

This is all such great information !!! Thanks so so much ! I just started hosting Christmas so this was so helpful !

@ariyaelle Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips as always! This was really helpful, especially when starting with the essentials and hosting 101. Excited for your mom’s new website! Appreciate you taking us along with your thought process.

@selinarodgers7848 Жыл бұрын

I loved every bit of this video. The peace and calm that you and your Mom exude is beyond words. Thank you for this, it is appreciated.

@saraanne9127 Жыл бұрын

Love this so much!! I love your channel and am so excited for your mom’s site 😍

@morgan.mccrea Жыл бұрын

Ummmmm I am literally SWOONING over this video! Your hosting content has always been my favorite, followed closely by the chats with your mom 🥰 congratulations Wendy!! Can’t wait to see your little corner of the world get a little bit wider!

@elisachavez2083 Жыл бұрын

This video is on perfect time, so I don’t feel overwhelmed with holidays. Thank you so much for the advice ☺️

@sarahirons2615 Жыл бұрын

I watch all of your videos but I’ve never caught a premier! Excited to see your mom! ♥️

@sam.hai2754 Жыл бұрын

Excited I could join this morning.

@marissakenworthy1302 Жыл бұрын

This is just the sweetest video!!! Taking note of all the things you guys shared for this year and the years to come!🙌🏻

@PRIYANKASINGH-oj3bl Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you both ❤️

@hannahmurphy3462 7 ай бұрын

This is such a gorgeous and helpful video ladies ❤

@plantsbythemoon9049 Жыл бұрын

So excited for #homegrownonpurpose ! Love your mother and your channel!

@xchurricane Жыл бұрын

I adore these mom chats! It's so hard every year around the holidays now that my mom is no longer here, but I feel welcomed in your little family with these chats. Thank you! ❤️

@melindamarkland2455 Жыл бұрын

This is so exciting!! So happy for you momma and can’t wait to see it!! #homegrownonpurpose

@lavikaagarwal6759 Жыл бұрын

You are such a beautiful positive vibe!!! I will always remember “feeling blessed, not stressed “. It’s just the perspective, and life feels so much more joyous.

@authenticallyamber99 Жыл бұрын

Priceless! ❤ You and your mom are so sweet! I’m sure you both truly bless your guests! 😃 Buffet style works best for our family too!

@ericajobethemultiplycoach5247 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. It makes me miss my mom so very much. ❤

@tanyadelainey3310 Жыл бұрын

I love it when your mom is in the videos. She is such a sweet lady.

@hannahbentson9374 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Wendy on your new website!! You have so much wisdom to share in the most gracious way. Can’t wait! 🧡

@hannahbentson9374 Жыл бұрын

#homegrownonpurpose signed up for your moms website so fast! 😘

@mmL16 Жыл бұрын

You’re my absolute favorite creator on KZfaq, hands down!!!!

@FunkyKmonkey Жыл бұрын

Love this video! So excited to work with my hands and let the beauty of the Lord shine in my small home this holiday season❤ thanks for giving me the nudge I needed to host and enjoy the space I’m in at the moment ❤ can’t wait for #homegrownonpurpose🎉

@kittenmixer812 Жыл бұрын

Such good ideas! Love when you do videos together!

@mamatries9837 Жыл бұрын

Love when Momma Wendy is on!! You guys just light up around each other❤️ and so excited for her site!!

@MarySmith-zn5dz Жыл бұрын

You were both a pleasure to watch together. I always thought I was the only one who kept notes like this for holiday entertaining. Thank you for the Bible verse! God bless your new website.

@sydneyditchfield9668 Жыл бұрын

#homegrownonpurpose this is awesome. Mamas have such wisdom and I love that yours is sharing hers!❤

@villiansedit Жыл бұрын

I really need more of the hosting content! Thank you for tips, great video 👍🏼

@joanacooper0429 Жыл бұрын

Yay!! I'm so excited for your mom's website!! I follow both of you and love everything you share with us. Thank you so much for sharing ♥️ #homegrownonpurpose

@madelinelajoie9127 Жыл бұрын

I always love watching the videos of you chatting with your mom. My mom was never in my life and still isn’t till this day. I wish so much that I had a relationship similar to this, but I realize I at least can cultivate a strong bond with my own daughter so she never feels the same way. So that when she’s older we have a great connection like this! 🤍 loved the video!

@melissahuntsman1799 Жыл бұрын

You and your mom are beautiful, and have such a great relationship. Thank you for sharing all your wisdom! Congrats to your mom on her website🎉

@jacquelyn.kay1109 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to check out your mom's site! I adore the videos you do with her :) Thank you for this video! This will be the very first year for us to host christmas this year, and even though there will only be about 10 of us, I am clueless on where to start. The info you two shared is very useful! And I appreciate the reminder that it isn't about the host, it's about the guests.

@jarednorton912 Жыл бұрын

As a fellow homesteader and Christian mama, I'm so excited for your Mom's website. 💗 I love your content, Natalie, and I'm sure that I will love your Mom's as well. I'm not on Instagram, so I'm glad to have an outlet to follow her, too. -Sara #homegrownonpurpose

@courtneysweat8213 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciated you and your mom doing this video. I have hosted many times. But never have thought to keep a notebook. That is one thing that will definitely be going on my list to start doing this year. I'm excited to check out your mom's website once it fully launches.

@NigerianWifestyle Жыл бұрын

Definitely one of my favorite videos now. I am a pen and paper gal just like your mom lol. Thanks for sharing her with us.

@lizwright8613 Жыл бұрын

#homegrownonpurpose I love the way you two talk about hosting. You make it sound like such a cozy family project.

@jrau162 Жыл бұрын

#homegrownonpurpose I am so excited to soak in all the knowledge from you mom! You both are so amazing and have learned so much already! 💗

@jenniferkain7678 Жыл бұрын

So excited for this! And I loved this video! Cannot wait for #homegrownonpurpose

@pamelamaurer2076 Жыл бұрын

Omg!!! I do the same thing in terms of a notebook!! I have a folder and I also do the recap. Super helpful!!

@lenazein8091 Жыл бұрын

Omg what a lovely video. Can’t wait for moms website, I just joined her mailing list! Go Wendy!

@kathiesagert4299 Жыл бұрын

Signed up!! Love your videos!!!

@lindsayscraftyplans Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited I can be at the premiere this morning!!

@brittneylay5227 Жыл бұрын

#homegrownonpurpose can't wait to see what becomes of your moms website! Thank you both for all that great advice coming into the holiday seasons!

@nontobekoxaba9886 Жыл бұрын

That heart attitude... love that🥰🥰

@beatej9510 Жыл бұрын

You (both) are such a bleessing. Thank you for sharing your wisdom once again.

@sherisheats8139 Жыл бұрын

I agree with your Mom. I write down everything. Daily, monthly, seasonal.

@cindsang333 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait ! So exciting #homegrownonpurpose

@Miriam-qb4cr Жыл бұрын

Natalie, such a good video!! Your mum is inspiring and I have great respect for her. Your remendations are great. I host every year since I got married. I’ve got many children. My parents live in a apartment in the city and It’s difficult to park. My sister is single and come for the holidays and my uncles and aunts live next to me as I live in the suburbs. It’s a huge work, I sometimes apologized about it in the past. COVID-19 changed it all. For the first time in two years I’m hosting my whole family again and I feel blessed. Thank you for your tips. It’s a great new, your mom’s website. I’ll be there!!! Sending love and Hugs from Madrid, Spain ❤🌹