HOW TO HOST (dinner parties, baby showers, birthday parties, game nights, bridal showers, etc!)

LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Cheers to being in our host era. Hope my favorite hospitality tips will help you create community or throw a celebration!
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[@jamiepagliarulo4985]

As a person with severe social anxiety (and I mostly avoid social interactions) I love all the ideas to make things comfortable and not embarrassing for people!

[@MichelJanse]

Awee this means so much thank you friend!!🤍🤍

[@HazelMunhira-pq4ll]

❤❤❤

[@KimBrush]

My mother was a master entertainer. Huge white tablecloth buffets at her house. She would have over 100 people in. She was taught to warm the plates in the oven. The dinnerware has to be oven safe. I can tell you that preheating the plates in the oven definitely keeps your food warm longer. She did it for our dinners every night. If you enjoy your warm food warm, this is a perfect hack!

[@joyceychang]

I love that Max was asleep the whole time throughout the video.

[@MichelJanse]

Hahahah typical 🤣🤣🤣

[@gracie.virginia]

I love the Polaroid idea! Friends of mine have done that going down the wall of the open staircase down to the basement. It’s gotten so big over the years and is sweet to look back on the memories!

[@dianagregory8084]

About the guest bath hand towels, it might be a little extra, but my stepmom knitted a bunch of small “washcloths” and put them in a small cute basket. That way when you use the toilet, each guest have a fresh clean “towel” to dry their hands with. She had a small hamper next to the sink for the dirty ones😊

[@user-yt48876yt]

We use the fancy paper napkins in the bathroom when guests come over and I keep a pump hand sanitizer on the counter where the food is set up. If it is out, people will use it. I also pick out the serving dishes & tools, wash them, and put them where they will go on the serving area. I put sticky notes on them for what is going on/in it. That helps me and others who are helping me set up know what goes where. I have noticed that my daughters and grandchildren now also do them same! My house is always clean, so I only clean the sinks & toilets and do a light wipe down of everything else because I just have to clean the house after! I'm not sure if I can ever match your level of hosting!

[@deniseespin191]

Michel you are a bright light in this chaotic world please never ever let any type of haters dim it. There will be people who hate on flowers and sunshine since they live in their own darkness.

[@tieshagreen6745]

Finally! I’ve been waiting for you to do a video like this! I think that you are an expert hostess, and I’ve been hoping that you start a hosting series, because I do think it is a lost art these days, but like you said it is a way to show love. But anytime someone wants to host, it is a little nerve-racking, so it’s nice to have all these tips and watch you do it, so we can copy 😁

[@MichelJanse]

Yayyy I am so glad it is helpful!!🤍🤍

[@LilyRexy]

I agree a hosting series would be amazing!

[@lynnenord8720]

I find ..for me...doing something as a gift is much more fun than making it a job...

[@ataitel]

Michel your skin looks SO GOOD! can you share your skincare routine as well as current makeup routine? I need it alllll

[@lose999]

You and Jordy are the best hosts; I love that you want to show your love for community by making people feel special. That's a gift.

[@maryannkilduff8659]

Thank you for sharing these awesome tips! I had to laugh bc my kids call me the queen of the gift closet. I have had a gift closet for 35 years now. It so awesome! You are a wonderful hostess!! ❤

[@islandborn-w5v]

So informative i watched twice and jotted notes thanks Michel my God keep providing you and Jordy with the resources to pour into others the way that you want ❤❤

[@donikawilliams5513]

Paper towels in the guest bath, hands down, too many germs passed, love your video!❤

[@julecoach]

We keep a basket of tiny hand towels and a cute hamper in the guest bathroom. Less waste and looks way cuter. Just pop them in the wash after 😊

[@xphienie]

Great ideas! I wish you would`va talked about the cost of everything... for most people it gets quite expensive to host frequently. So like maybe how to share the costs, let people bring food/drinks, make sure you're not always the one hosting... because I think money is a topic where it can get uncomfortable for some people.

[@debbieohalloran8103]

FANTASTIC video Michel! Loved it!

[@penelope8948]

Regarding hand towels. I always have a basket of waffle weave washcloths for individual drying. I place a receptacle for them below, on the floor and place one in it so people get the idea.

[@Elizabethmarie1313]

So smart!!!

[@jenk4142]

Could we take a moment to admire the sweetest sleepy puppy over your shoulder ❤❤❤

[@claramalson7267]

Okay I’m so inspired by this! Thank you for sharing these tips-obsessed with the gift closet idea.

[@thecasualpuzzler]

I don't host often but here are some tips I learned from the few times I did. 1. Have decaf coffee/tea options. I've learned to always have a little on hand. It's a great thing to offer if it's later at night and they don't want to drink caffeine that late in the day. 2. If you're hosting a big backyard style event we've used a baby sized blow up pool & filled it with ice to keep colder dishes in. (Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Condoments) This way things stay cold and not weird and warm. 3. We keep some coloring books/crayons, a few kids books & cheap toys we got a yardsales/thrift stores in a tote in the garage. We don't have kids, so it's nice to have something for them to do if people come over with their little ones. 4. Similar to if you have food allergies, ask if people are allergic to pets. As someone who is allergic to dogs, it's always nice to know ahead of time so I can take my allergy meds. We have cats and always to try to let people know. 5. I haven't done this - but my mom always had a pack n play. We had a lot of babies in our family. It alway made the mom's feel welcome and that they didn't have to leave come nap time.

[@Challin81]

These are great tips!

[@michelleneuman579]

Great job! I think you covered everything! I realized that I enjoy more intimate gatherings now. I have a really hard time figuring out who can eat what so I may let them know what I am having and ask if they would like to bring something special. I think it’s ok to suggest a dress code or theme as optional especially depending on how much notice as some may not own pink or pajamas ha ha!

[@aubridoe9509]

I love this! Hosting is so good for my soul. Such a personalized tip that I actually noted from a friend was to put on a music playlist that is of your friend’s favorite artist! This works best when inviting say a couple over. For example, this couple loves Elton John, so have Elton John radios/playlists playing throughout their visit. It makes it feel so personal!

[@RosyONeill-oc6hc]

The edit on this was brilliant i loved it

[@alishakiger2503]

My mom always hosted, never fancy more like backyard bbq or Sunday family dinner vibes. She always started with, you’re welcome to anything I have but you’re probably going to have to ask for it or open the fridge yourself. I wish I thought to offer things but I am very much a chip off the old block with that one. 😅 I provide enough food for three weeks but forget to offer you a drink. I know it’s ridiculous, I’m also apparently not changing it. Lol.

[@massieb]

If you’re not a great cook or if it’s too overwhelming. Do a charcuterie or cheese board. If you have a nice wooden board, fancy it up with grapes, some (dark) chocolates. It can look so amazing!!! Maybe not the cheapest, but easy and quick to do 👍

[@laura7434]

Wow!! Love all the Tips. Thank you so nuch for your advice and inspirations. Thats awesome! 🤩🧡

[@kurthealy9508]

I love that you are doing this and helping others to do the same.

[@princessdaaahlingamor5798]

Yessss! Thank you for the non-alcoholic beverage option reminder. I had so many awkward interactions cuz I often prefer not to drink. At some gatherings I was literally sent to the fridge by the host to find myself a non-booze drink. 🙄

[@selah_vie]

My friend from church (who also has the gift of hospitality) has a BRILLIANT collection of multicolored washcloths that she rolls up and puts several on a small metal shelving unit. There is a metal floor basket next to it to put the towel you used after washing your hands. I’m assuming she washes them all after the night is over. If anyone is interested in that, I’d recommend that you put one or two “used” towels in the basket next to it so people who have never seen that know what it’s for. As someone who doesn’t really like to use the same towel as others, it’s one of my favorite hosting things I’ve seen to date.

[@karenpearlman_]

These tips are actually soo helpful!

[@leighannehall6324]

Warming plates is an old southern secret to serving warm food! Also, when making mashed potatoes, warm your milk and melt your butter before mixing them in with the potatoes. Warm your serving bowl and keep them covered!

[@elizabethrhea]

This video is so helpful I literally made a new KZbin playlist to save great resources like this! ❤

[@RitaVernoy]

Hospitality truly is a spiritual gift ❤

[@XoCortanaXo]

Super helpful! 🧡

[@mae.c7]

I love all of these tips!!! Adoooore the gift closet idea, that is so incredibly thoughtful and intentional! Thank you so much for sharing! 💕

[@rachelhaas3980]

Love this! Would love to see a DITL of getting ready to host an event! I can’t remember if you said it, but one thing I have always done in the guest bathroom is keeping hygiene products under the sink, in case anyone needs access to them!

[@BugsyB1979]

Totally saving this for tips. Wonderful information thanks!!!

[@megcreates2.0]

@micheljanse when you heat up the plates in the oven you do it at a low temp like 100* or on the “warm” that isn’t any hotter than a dishwasher temperature. So if it’s dishwasher safe then it should be able to go in the oven on warm for about 15 min

[@lilylamble9749]

You are the queen of hosting on KZbin

[@SusieQZee]

“Lighting a match can cover a lot.” 😂 True! 😂😂😂😂

[@elbow7991]

Really great ideas! You are such a a kind and thoughtful person! 💕

[@i5263sweets]

Hi Michel, I really love your enthusiasm about having friends over and entertaining. My love is to entertain as well to bring people together to be a host and to share a meal and your day with friends and family. I’m not new to entertaining so I do find your video and ideas and tips very, enlightening and helpful continue on making a great videos. Thanks a lot.🎉❤

[@lose999]

Great tips! Could you list or refer to which videos have your best party foods? I love the clips but couldn't see the food well enough to get ideas. Thank you!

[@vicky_la_france]

I love this, Michel! My husband and I just moved into a bigger apartment and we're also loving our hosting era. 🥰 I have two tips to add: 1. I leave little jars of period products, makeup wipes, and anything else I think guests might need on the guest bathroom counter. Eventually I want to add a sign that says "Take what you need." 2. If you're serving wine, open it and/or put it in a decanter just before your guests arrive. The wine tastes better when it has some time to breathe and no one has to feel awkward about being the first to pour themselves a glass.

[@MichelJanse]

Ooo love these add ins Vicky!!🤍🤍

[@megcreates2.0]

If you don’t want the period products showing out you could use a cute box/container with a note on it that every women would understand 😊

[@stefffie78]

Yes Pandora!! I have perfectly curated stations I've perfected for years

[@JJ-ml7wo]

Loved the ask the guest for help!

[@impracilla]

The gift closet is probably the best idea everrrr❤

[@MichelJanse]

🥰🥰

[@jlrudy1984]

Michel I love your videos I’ve been following you for several years now and every time I sit down to watch always feels like I’m catching up with an old friend! Your talents are endless keep being fabulous girlfriend ! Thanks for sharing tips and tricks… maybe a small business for yourself someday in event planning ❤🎉

[@Yarlirae]

Michel thank you so much for posting this! I love hosting, and I just hosted a sip and paint with 7 girls and it was a hit! My only hang up was that it was pretty expensive to host, but now that I have the stuff (aprons, easels) it’ll make it much cheaper next time.

[@annasims3894]

I grew up with gifts ready to go, also. You have great hosting ideas. I have a cookbook with ideas from the seventies. So fun. Blessings

[@danielleayde2330]

I loved this vlog and all of the tips.

[@ScoutParks]

Great episode, great ideas to put to use! Having these thoughts in the vault takes guess work out. Thanks!

[@ggpink5866]

These are great tips! I am a seasoned hostess and I learned a few things so THANK YOU 🙏

[@VNM2023]

Oh my gosh Michel!!! This was soo soo thoughtful and lovely of you to share soo many wonderful ideas!!

[@lvlysticgirl]

So fun! Loved a lot of the tips and especially the focus on fellowship and building relationships ❤

[@TamiRoberson10]

I look forward to your videos!! You are such a sweet and loving young lady! I ❤ that you operate in your spiritual giftings and always make your guests feel so special!!

[@MichelJanse]

Awee thank you sweet friend!!🤍🤍

[@keelythompson8657]

Wow you are such a considerate host! Love all these tips!

[@EP-hm5ue]

Absolutely agree! My family has decided to stop buying things just to buy them and started using the money that we would buy on things we didn’t need and either spend it on experiences or going to free experiences.

[@suecorrigan1216]

I love, love, love watching your hosting!! You amaze me every time with the ideas and beauty!! ❤

[@sandrahintz2617]

As far as bathroom ideas yes totally agree our casita bathroom was always decked out for parties. I like to you use reusable little black board with stands to tell what the dish is for larger parties. FYI my life is a quote for my family and friends “ making memories “. Oh my I always had for my kids xtra gifts for kids. Now I still do that for my friends ❤️

[@MichelJanse]

That is so special and sweet!! 🥰🥰I love that a lot!!🤍

[@okjessicah]

Mocktails that can be spiked is my go to because you just never know. Best hack ever.

[@kathya9522]

When my friend hosted a large group, she had only a decorative guest towel on the rack. So I dried my hands on my jeans. Afterwards she complained about people using her expensive towel. I said nothing but after that, I got a pretty paper towel holder for my bathroom cabinet. I always have fresh hand towels (not decorative ones)and paper towels out. Guests have thanked me for not forcing them to use a damp towel.

[@plushieangela]

mm I've felt nervous before tossing out my pads/tampons at someone elses house. Having a bin with a lid helped me feel like it wasn't like on display for everyone who used the bathroom.

[@lewisclarkndiggy]

I love how you talk about hosting as a spiritual gift…. I have been hosting for a couple years…. Even though my house was very small. We were blessed to add on a huge addition and I just felt God tell me he blessed us with it to use it for Him…. A few weeks ago my Sunday school teacher asked what our spiritual gifts were. I felt so silly but I said I think mine is hosting people. Everyone in the class was like that is definitely it! A few days later you made a video talking about ur friends in Hawaii and them using their home to host people…. It’s been such a confirmation to me to hear about them and also yourself! And so cool to hear about other people with the same gift!

[@CarolJoyable]

Very practical tips! I also like to have a “departure” gift bag for each guest. Select small gift bags to continue your party theme and fill with a couple of home baked cookies and a mini size water. I sometimes include a special bonbon (like Lindt truffles) around the holidays. You could also add a couple of breath mints or gum.

[@MichelJanse]

Oh wow that’s amazing!!🥰

[@CarolJoyable]

@@MichelJanse Awe.. thank you!

[@ChristineS-sf3rc]

That was very informative - thank you Michel! You really know how to host! Such a blessing! God bless you both❤❤

[@mig8494]

Ohh this was sooo useful, beautiful and inspiring!

[@chrissiedcohen]

Great, & informative, video. I definitely had more of a gift bin when my kid was younger and little parties & get-togethers happened. S’mores skewers when on clearance, glow sticks/glow anything, books, beach towels, journals, markers, etc.). Now that my kid is grown I have things like cozy socks, candles, face masks, reusable/packable straws, reusable bags, nice pens, seasonal blankets, etc. I also have a greeting card accordion file for birthdays, sympathy, pregnancy, engagement, just because, graduations, etc. It’s handy & maybe a bit old-school since many people just text these days.

[@MichelJanse]

Oh my goodness I love all of this!! Thank you for sharing Chrissie🤍🤍🤍

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Great video, Michel! I was an event/wedding planner for over 12 years & I love your tips! The only thing I would add is I would recommend using nice paper towels (Kleenex makes some) in the bathroom instead of a hand towel Some people are weird about using a hand towel. Honestly though, your tips are so great, I can’t think of anything you missed! Great job!

[@MichelJanse]

Ooo wow I am so honored! Thank you for your tip Linda!!🤍🤍

[@cocix82]

Love the ideas ❤❤❤ aww let's change our hearts posture!

[@stephaniecampbell8453]

Not to “super-spiritualize”, but you definitely have the gift of hospitality and it is so cool to see you play into it. :)

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you sweet friend!!🤍🤍

[@angelac2052]

You are an amazing host!! Love all your ideas, they are spot on.

[@MichelJanse]

🥹🥰🤍

[@janeashton2027]

Hi Michel, l always have wax melts and oil diffusers going, every time someone comes over, they say you're house smells so nice all the time, l always have sparkle lights going, my family loves it, hugsssss ❤❤❤

[@dayanasolis7441]

Could you make a video on how to make/print signs on canva for the non artsy folks! That’s would be so helpful!

[@cindyhavranek8456]

Fun video! You’re always so encouraging and inspiring!❤️❤️❤️

[@Mari-lz1ec]

Great ideas!! Any chance you can show us how you made the food risers? Love the cake stand❤️. Did you buy it online?

[@Shylaoutdoors]

Ooo I needed this 🥰🥰 I am about to enter my hosting era!! ✨

[@kathysnyder3881]

Hi Michel. I know there's no such thing as perfect, but you are definitely the closest to perfection that I've come across! You're beautiful....and just such a lovely soul. It's wonderful to see you with Jordy... it's so obvious the love you two have for each other. Sending all the best vibes to you both! ♥️

[@MichelJanse]

Wow Kathy! This is so incredible sweet!! 🤍🤍I’m pretty fond of Jordy myself 😉

[@bellewill9748]

Much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@bethsline]

I love to host. I love this video. Really great tips and ideas. Tulips are beautiful and Max is an angel puppy. ❤

[@MichelJanse]

Hehehe thank you sweet friend!🤍🤍

[@abrielle13]

We're in the process of buying the home we are renting and barely have furniture but I'm so excited for when we're able to start hosting!

[@DonnasWonderland]

Love this and it’s definitely a gift you have Michel x

[@blushbrains645]

This is lovely! I think making videos on this subject is such a great idea!

[@9384cows]

Thanks fir the great ideas. You should write a book about How to Host and what to make for each occasion and how to make it easy!

[@MichelJanse]

Wow what a fun idea!!🤍🤍

[@megand576]

This was perfect timing! I’m hosting a BBQ next week so I was making a list on my phone while watching!

[@kimber1ysue]

Hi Michel! Do you have a link for your go-to table runners you like to use for hosting? Thanks in advance!

[@manuauld3710]

This was so wholesome I love ❤

[@deborahwilliams5809]

I have social anxiety and it’s very hard and exhausting to go out. I prefer hosting get togethers at my home. I have belonged to a special needs mom’s group for about 15 years and we would try to get together once a month at different restaurants. For the last 8 years, we choose different homes to meet and maybe for the last 5 of those I host at my home. It makes me happy to have them come and we can just kick back, relax and BE. It is usually a lot luck but I always have a basic theme. 😁❤🎉🥂

[@Krohini12]

I loved this vlog! Great ideas and tips, thanks for sharing!

[@AudraLeigh01]

I just saw a “build your own charcuterie board” with mini boards and I want to do that next!!! I love charcuterie! Charcuterie is my meal of choice.

[@MichelJanse]

It’s pretty amazing!! I love that it’s like an adult version of a lunchable 🤣🤍

[@sl2512]

I really love the tips and ideas! ✨️

[@MichelJanse]

Yayy🤍🥰

[@ritabarnes2440]

Disposable, yet cute, hand towels… to me so important. Then no worries to go check the hand towel and also for anyone worrying about germs….so much better. A scented plug in is also great in the guest bath. I too, love to host, so just things I thought off. I agree about not telling people a color at all! I really don’t like when people do that! More and more people do that for weddings and I am over it. Fresh greens are great, as I love them, but not everyone does. One of my best friend couples, the husband would never eat anything on the greens.

[@m.i.n.d.y]

Loved the hosting tips about the 5 senses!

[@MichelJanse]

🥰🤍🫶🏼

[@yuliyalyube]

Loved this video! Such an inspiration

[@MichelJanse]

Awee Yayy🥰

[@dinadistefano1519]

Michel, love this vid! Would love you to create your own book with hosting tips plus your recipes!

[@MichelJanse]

Ohhh what a fun idea!!🤍🤍

[@carolyn683]

Great tips! You are a wonderful hostess

[@JessicaLaShawn]

Thanks!

[@GenesisOgas]

Omg this is great!!!! I am usually the one who gets to host my family & friends and I love it so this just added to my ideas 🤍

[@MichelJanse]

Yayyy🥰

[@carlajoyswan]

Girlll!! Brett cooper taked about you in her latest video!!❤

[@amandaprather6573]

Super excited for this! I’m a terrible host.

[@arriannamartin2317]

Another tip that is such a game changer - run the dishwasher and empty BEFORE guests arrive. Often times you're cooking, or prepping apps/dinner in the afternoon and then the dishwasher is full, making after dinner clean up with guests annoying. Makes it so fast to do a quick clean up and not have to spend loads of time hand washing things.

[@MichelJanse]

Oo love this🤍🤍