One of the best parts of the holidays is the entertaining. I love having the house decorated and hosting everything from playdates to coffee with friends to dinner parties. But with all of the stresses put on busy moms during the holidays, menu planning and preparation can be daunting. Here are a few products to help make the process a little easier: Calypso Bay Spritz: A sparkling adult beverage that is light, crisp, refreshing and only 99 calories. Lower in calories than most wines and less sweet than other bottled drinks, Calypso Bay is a tropically-inspired line made from natural fruit flavors and includes two flavors: Ruby Red citrus and Pineapple Mandarin Orange.Perfect for those (like me) who aren't really hard alcohol drinkers, this grown up alternative to wine cooler are delicious and allow you to save calories so you can splurge in other areas. No Name Steaks (and Seafood and Chicken!!): You can be the best cook in the world, but if you are not working with quality ingredients, your dish is not going to turn out like you want it to. While No-Name products give the impression of being "generic", they are some of the best steaks and seafood I have cooked for my family. A family company located in neighboring Minnesota, No Name is known not just for their high quality products, but also for their high quality service! Find No Name products at your local grocery store or order from their online store! Nonni's Gingerbread Almond Biscotti: I love biscotti - they are perfect for dessert or just a snack with coffee. In fact, my mom makes some of the best biscotti I have ever had, but they do take a long time to make requiring multiple steps and even have to be baked twice. Don't have the time? Nonni's is a close second to my mom's homemade biscotti and their newest addition, Gingerbread Almond, is perfect for the holidays! Find Nonni's biscotti in all of their fabulous flavors in your local grocery store. Disclosure: I was provided samples of the above mentioned products to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed are my own.Copyright Wisconsin Mommy Media, LLC
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