My Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining Tips on MyWell-Being.com

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbes8zgw86-Q7KZBMM3UG6wBz60-Jq8bxw6OXOk4XBLxrXvMx_sPb7lRv483Mezbb3-MHR1CXvBKOsSmoYeTH1YlYoQeur-xc9LXf35vTjRzoK7rMl7LAJD6-yN6CoQIuwG-1xuMy4M44/s1600/IMG_9995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbes8zgw86-Q7KZBMM3UG6wBz60-Jq8bxw6OXOk4XBLxrXvMx_sPb7lRv483Mezbb3-MHR1CXvBKOsSmoYeTH1YlYoQeur-xc9LXf35vTjRzoK7rMl7LAJD6-yN6CoQIuwG-1xuMy4M44/s640/IMG_9995.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />As most of you know, I write a monthly blog for MyWell-Being.com, a site that serves as a "guide to getting started on the path to complete well-being in every aspect of your life—health and money, people and play."  On their site they explain Well-Being as :<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCTYyd9LTYlPx-pgwYplFMP_iM3xBdy7FrWBhmTWnKxM1Tf6cWr2XclIfLhfoRuawpCJCngeCy6qMpBjezD3mjM7GGdErl01xI5SJjytNzIwxQUwUuFEO_AOfOqiGfbvPR8sFTV_XG1Y/s1600/IMG_9982.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjCTYyd9LTYlPx-pgwYplFMP_iM3xBdy7FrWBhmTWnKxM1Tf6cWr2XclIfLhfoRuawpCJCngeCy6qMpBjezD3mjM7GGdErl01xI5SJjytNzIwxQUwUuFEO_AOfOqiGfbvPR8sFTV_XG1Y/s320/IMG_9982.jpg" width="213" /></a><i>Well-being. It’s about so much more than simply being well.</i> <br /><i> </i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>While your health—physical and mental—is a big part of your well-being, it’s only one piece of a much bigger picture. </i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"> <i>Think about the sense of contentment you get from feeling close and connected to family, friends, and your broader community. That’s well-being. </i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i> And remember how good it feels to be financially confident? When your career’s in good shape and you’re on top of your savings—that’s well-being, too. </i><br /><i> </i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i></i><i>And let’s not forget the lift you get from the time you spend at play, traveling the world, or exploring new—and old—interests. Well-being, again. </i></blockquote>Isn't that great?  Their philosophy of "well-being" is very much in line with my beliefs of "living well" on a daily basis and what I try to inspire you, my readers, to do through entertaining friends and family, creating a warm home or traveling to a relaxing destination.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnal0OuxaoEXo7Oi6bzGSJwmtTwmZ13UWsto9CJf5myHYfa255EF4aRlcjtVh8ZjYU9e3k9HK_YgifvqMRJXjv_eLFQvRRgEqpssiOgzTIN39c87V7H5P0r7aDTu0ua8hQTkG3KZf7nyc/s1600/IMG_0007.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnal0OuxaoEXo7Oi6bzGSJwmtTwmZ13UWsto9CJf5myHYfa255EF4aRlcjtVh8ZjYU9e3k9HK_YgifvqMRJXjv_eLFQvRRgEqpssiOgzTIN39c87V7H5P0r7aDTu0ua8hQTkG3KZf7nyc/s640/IMG_0007.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br />This month, my MyWell-Being.com post is all about Stress-Free Entertaining for the Holidays.  Here is a small excerpt.  You can read the rest at <i><a href="http://www.mywell-being.com/enjoy/stress-free-holiday-entertaining-tips">MyWell-Being.com</a></i> : <br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i><span style="font-size: 14px;">At the beginning of each Holiday season, many of us make the resolution to spend less, rush around less, stress less and give more.  However, even with our good intentions, there are still Holiday dinners to be prepared, gifts to be purchased and parties to attend that seem to fill up our month of joyful celebrations with a list endless obligations.  Even now, as I write this I'm feeling very behind on my own Holiday checklist!</span> </i><br /><i><span style="font-size: 14px;"></span></i></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>One way to make our Holiday "to-do's" less stressful is to simplify our Holiday Entertaining.  Hosting the perfect family dinner or festive cocktail party this time of year can sometimes seem like a big burden.  Too often, we feel like our homes have to look perfect and the food has to be expensive and elaborate so we can impress our friends and family.  With these high expectations come a lot of stress and not a whole lot of fun...</i></span></blockquote> <i>Read the rest of the post and my 3 Solutions for Stress-Free Parties at <a href="http://www.mywell-being.com/enjoy/stress-free-holiday-entertaining-tips">MyWell-Being.com</a></i><br /><br />*Do you remember <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-table-setting-centerpiece-ideas.html">this tablesetting</a>?  I created it last year!  I think it is the perfect <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-table-setting-centerpiece-ideas.html">Christmas Morning Brunch table</a>... complete with cookies at each place setting.  Read about the details, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-table-setting-centerpiece-ideas.html">here</a>.

My Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining Tips on MyWell-Being.com

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Shrimp Scallop Parchment Packets with Lemon, Chive & Potatoes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvl_ELIf7JsmyCl5uMDEeMpO1KGS2Uhb4DWqArI3Gsm_SHDExEOdYjLy-MYHT8ajmCnHRraSg7Iq_Ph0yF_NLxEfcFvZ9ej6T48zNunRfhtOmGvLAUla0qYORoJwvkTzKluT42bbTlNoM/s1600/IMG_1057.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvl_ELIf7JsmyCl5uMDEeMpO1KGS2Uhb4DWqArI3Gsm_SHDExEOdYjLy-MYHT8ajmCnHRraSg7Iq_Ph0yF_NLxEfcFvZ9ej6T48zNunRfhtOmGvLAUla0qYORoJwvkTzKluT42bbTlNoM/s640/IMG_1057.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2yrCZjZKMOpSgw3ZszwgVbvaxReiO8RrIC5OjfYVvncu7PUbq8HNzwAN02c-LIUmNQb_i-CSzaaqxwzc3m-XHFQWU_VqSLasn-Qh7EE9MYT-8uM_3wR_AkB41FrbEiND5sbWfXiHEILA/s1600/IMG_1053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1yhawff8c0STXNnD-iZD9zDQYfnSawdjCVX4d2YGr0bHNVcRpX7R1CfPvhjUwXt9BgnfMnJpZS0bug4pJzG1mr45_qWr-zQnW6snUaiW3LL1LU4vEntkdReqCRvDbs3iK5oL31m3Ies/s1600/IMG_1055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1yhawff8c0STXNnD-iZD9zDQYfnSawdjCVX4d2YGr0bHNVcRpX7R1CfPvhjUwXt9BgnfMnJpZS0bug4pJzG1mr45_qWr-zQnW6snUaiW3LL1LU4vEntkdReqCRvDbs3iK5oL31m3Ies/s400/IMG_1055.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Shrimp & Scallops in Parchment </span><br /><i>with Lemon, Chive & Potatoes</i><br /><br />*This recipe was featured in a blog post I wrote for the Humana's Real For Me website.  <a href="http://www.mywell-being.com/play/pursue/fresh-and-light-new-year">Click here to get the recipe</a>. <br /><br />When I'm hosting a dinner party I love when everything is made individually - it is so much easier to prepare portions rather than just guess how much everyone will take.  These Shrimp & Scallop Parchment Packets are such an elegant solution to a dinner party.  Your guests will be thrilled to have their very own package to open for dinner - and it is fun to have something so rustic looking contain an elegant, fresh and flavorful dinner.<br /><br />Each packet contains sliced potatoes, bay scallops, jumbo shrimp, lemon, garlic, chive and butter... an entire meal!  The lemon and garlic create an amazing aroma in the kitchen while they are baking in the oven.  Your guests will be shocked to find such a wonderful meal wrapped in such a cute package.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvl_ELIf7JsmyCl5uMDEeMpO1KGS2Uhb4DWqArI3Gsm_SHDExEOdYjLy-MYHT8ajmCnHRraSg7Iq_Ph0yF_NLxEfcFvZ9ej6T48zNunRfhtOmGvLAUla0qYORoJwvkTzKluT42bbTlNoM/s1600/IMG_1057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5b4xrkAovhkgQajdVVjUGW2FifGlEkKB5LAX0ApEzwbBCLq467bZQrObUquUp2UmDoXDorXJqzVkOQRtygzqwyPXgc4Vem5L40cGqFyDCF01tf5qdU3pdkLTrgb4h1VT21IK9Ehhyfg/s1600/IMG_1061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5b4xrkAovhkgQajdVVjUGW2FifGlEkKB5LAX0ApEzwbBCLq467bZQrObUquUp2UmDoXDorXJqzVkOQRtygzqwyPXgc4Vem5L40cGqFyDCF01tf5qdU3pdkLTrgb4h1VT21IK9Ehhyfg/s640/IMG_1061.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1zNN-WoBD6o4fSgIfVSLrDX_DvFmARi6IpGc9_COJTS8p55r_WaLJEHtGJDEa6vPSOfaM1A6ZSeQR_5V3g1gqtvdXIEB2M2RJ2PpQzDg7sGeP26e6hSGp35WzQoOJEMwrlJMesBCwTA/s1600/IMG_1016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1zNN-WoBD6o4fSgIfVSLrDX_DvFmARi6IpGc9_COJTS8p55r_WaLJEHtGJDEa6vPSOfaM1A6ZSeQR_5V3g1gqtvdXIEB2M2RJ2PpQzDg7sGeP26e6hSGp35WzQoOJEMwrlJMesBCwTA/s640/IMG_1016.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The contents before cooking... 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Shrimp Scallop Parchment Packets with Lemon, Chive & Potatoes

Shrimp & Scallops in Parchment with Lemon, Chive & Potatoes *This recipe was featured in a blog post I wrote for the Humana's Re...

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How to Throw a Great Holiday Party | My Article on Humana REAL

REAL for Me powered by Humana asked me for my tips for throwing a great holiday party.  Check out the article, <a href="http://www.realforme.com/play/fun/blogs/JH-Holiday-Party" target="_blank">here</a>!  I give my tips for :<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_15114275">Setting the Scene : Lights, Music & Candles</a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_15114275">Serving a Show-Stopper</a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_15114275">Designing a Food Display</a><br /><a href="http://www.realforme.com/play/fun/blogs/JH-Holiday-Party" target="_blank">Passing Hors D'oeuvres </a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYR6IYm194sIz33aALdcdk46ZpGOZX7i_92zrIzXn2Wzr2_d1u_QgZL4ECuax0zJ_M3pFvd78qI4YyaIAz9FgAb6dR0jjyrZkYcIHOrkZlUHatrhksxxnzCT_ZnHPcsund7LCvOCGXr0/s1600/IMG_9474.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYR6IYm194sIz33aALdcdk46ZpGOZX7i_92zrIzXn2Wzr2_d1u_QgZL4ECuax0zJ_M3pFvd78qI4YyaIAz9FgAb6dR0jjyrZkYcIHOrkZlUHatrhksxxnzCT_ZnHPcsund7LCvOCGXr0/s640/IMG_9474.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I also include two NEW recipes - <a href="http://www.realforme.com/play/fun/blogs/JH-Holiday-Party" target="_blank">Petite Chocolate Truffle Cakes with Toasted Meringue</a>... and<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklUwCut9OV2_fmVo4cHhjNJXT_kGXmJIGms24rj6n0g_tcJXgl6K752ykBYXuYyQL77hvtLhnlrk9ZXpaRfAmKK2Kc9rXqcH4CREWrM2f2GioV8-hiXauvr0qqDlYlCFRTpEiG1AcIo8/s1600/IMG_9503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklUwCut9OV2_fmVo4cHhjNJXT_kGXmJIGms24rj6n0g_tcJXgl6K752ykBYXuYyQL77hvtLhnlrk9ZXpaRfAmKK2Kc9rXqcH4CREWrM2f2GioV8-hiXauvr0qqDlYlCFRTpEiG1AcIo8/s640/IMG_9503.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.realforme.com/play/fun/blogs/JH-Holiday-Party" target="_blank">Petite Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade!  Read the article & get the recipes here! </a>

How to Throw a Great Holiday Party | My Article on Humana REAL

REAL for Me powered by Humana asked me for my tips for throwing a great holiday party.  Check out the article, here !  I give my tips for : ...

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