It’s officially fall (well, not until September 22), but in my book, as soon as we get ONE DAY of cooler temps, out comes the pumpkin spice latte and my sweaters! I am thrilled to introduce my new fall entertaining guide, the We’re on Our Way List – it’s your guide to effortless, elevated fall hosting at a moment’s notice.
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We’ve all been there—your phone buzzes with a text: “We’re on our way!” Suddenly, your heart skips a beat. The thought of entertaining on the fly can feel overwhelming… unless you’ve got a secret weapon ready to go.
That’s precisely why I created the “We’re on Our Way!”List—a simple, seasonal guide designed to help you host with intention, not perfection. It’s all about keeping calm, welcoming the cozy season, and being guest-ready in just a few minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Entertaining Guide
The “We’re on Our Way!” List takes the stress out of last-minute gatherings and replaces it with confidence. With just a few pantry staples, quick recipes, and a handful of cozy touches, you’ll be able to:
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Stay Calm – no frantic running to the store or overthinking.
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Elevate Effortlessly – pantry snacks become elegant when served with intention.
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Create a Welcoming Atmosphere – in minutes, your home feels warm, cozy, and ready for company.
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Host with Heart – guests remember how you made them feel, not whether your house was spotless.
What’s Included in the “We’re on Our Way!” List
1. Assemble a Pop-By Box
Your curated stash of seasonal snacks and sips—spiced nuts, cheese straws, fig jam, crackers, and even mini bottles of Prosecco. With a well-stocked box, you’ll never be caught off guard again. Keep these snacks in a cute basket or storage container in your pantry, and when it’s time to host, pull out a few to assemble a snack platter. Be creative, you can include other snacks you love to serve.
2. Quick & Easy Recipes
A few tried-and-true fall favorites you can pull together fast, like:
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Chipotle & Rosemary Roasted Nuts
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Apple Pecan Baked Brie
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Cheesy Thumbprint Cookies with Hot Pepper Jelly
3. 15-Minute Home Reset
Fast hospitality hacks that make your home feel guest-ready—light a fall candle, wipe down the counters with seasonal spray, put out a fresh towel, and queue up a cozy playlist.
Hosting doesn’t have to be complicated or picture-perfect. With the “We’re on Our Way!” List in your back pocket, you’ll have everything you need to welcome guests with grace, ease, and joy. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about what’s on the table—it’s about who’s around it. Get your free guide here.
Hospitality is in my DNA. I founded Home with a Twist, a daughter’s twist on her mother’s traditions, in memory of my mother to celebrate her life and the gifts she shared with me. Mother loved to celebrate life’s occasions – big and small.
My Grandmother was the ultimate hostess. She was one of 7 living children and pretty much the home base for the family. The children were all over the southern US. She often had brothers, sisters, Aunts, and cousins stopping by for the night on their way to their next destination as her home was kind of in the middle. She kept several things ready that she could have prepared in just minutes. In the freezer she always had a pound cake, meatballs (not store bought. She always made them) and the most amazing appetizer called Hanky panky or party pizza. She was making these in the 70’s way before bagel bites. She would also stop by the store when timing allowed and made a great dip she could assemble quickly. That would give her sweet, savory, hot, and cold.
Oh Amber all of this sounds amazing. Your Grandmother sounds like she was such a neat lady. Do you have her recipes? I’d love to have them!