Thanks to the fast-approaching holiday season, many of you are preparing to entertain friends and family. Although it might seem like quite a production, preparing for the holidays doesn’t have to be extravagant. Even the simplest of decorations can be elegant when executed well.

Don’t let yourself get too stressed out and overwhelmed by the thought of welcoming guests into your home, and all the preparation that goes into entertaining them. Try to enjoy this special time of year with those closest to you.

Here are some simple tips that will help you entertain during the holidays with style.

Party Preparation

The most important factors when planning your party are these three critical elements:

• Food (the most critical, of course!)
• Drinks
• Conversation

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and waiting till the last minute to plan can add unnecessary stress. Thanksgiving is the time to enjoy family and food, and give thanks for your good fortune. But, all of that can get undercut if you’re overwhelmed by all the prep that goes into hosting a big turkey dinner. This year, let us handle the stress and mess, so that you can maximize family time.

Catering by Michaels will deliver a delicious Thanksgiving feast right to your door. Enjoy a traditional homemade dinner without the workload. And choose from a variety of traditional or non-traditional sides and pies to customize your Thanksgiving meal.

Guests will definitely go back for seconds of Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, and our Butter Toffee Apple Pie always gets rave reviews. Add don’t forget to order our favorite White Cheddar Mac & Cheese for those picky eaters or just to up the comfort quotient.

View our entire Thanksgiving menu here.

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It’s hard to think of something we love more than wedding season.

While Gina + Quentin’s wedding didn’t have any specific theme per say, the event was elegant and romantic. The beautiful and non-traditional location is really what set this wedding apart.

The North Bay Pavilion at Independence Grove is a rustic outdoor event space situated on the scenic North Bay. The striking covered cedar pavilion features high ceilings, black iron, and cedar timbers that add to the natural ambiance. A large white tent expanded the waterfront space with beautiful white floral arrangements and plenty of candlelight to set the mood.

Photography: Evan Perigo Photography

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It’s hard to think of a person at Catering by Michaels that knows the business better than delivery driver Alexander Rufus. After all, he’s the person charged with transporting food to many catering clients, answering any customer questions on-site, and ensuring that food arrives just as good as when it left our kitchen.

Here’s a look at a day in the life of a delivery driver at Catering by Michaels.

What are the main responsibilities of a Driver?

It’s pretty straightforward – our main goal is to make deliveries within a given timeframe. Sometimes, we have to manage multiple orders at once. We must be sure to be quick, courteous, and oftentimes set up food for the clients once we reach their destination.

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We don’t like to take sides when Chicago has not one but TWO amazing professional baseball teams, but it only seems fair to cheer on the Chicago Cubs as they attempt to break their 100+ year dry spell of World Series wins.

Chicagoans all around the city and across the globe are collectively biting their nails and hoping that this year is FINALLY the year. As of this writing, the Chicago Cubs still have to defeat the LA Dodgers before they even have the chance to compete for the title of World Series champions. Fox Sports shares the playoffs and World Series schedule if you need to keep up with game dates and times!

As we wait around and see what happens for the Chicago Cubs in 2016, it can be fun to shift the focus slightly from the intense competition, to ballpark food and the weird Chicago Cubs goat curse.

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