Prissy Girl's Guide to Holiday Shindigs

 

 Halloween Ain't No Joke!

Oh the holidays. How do I love thee? And may I give a special shout-out to Halloween. Born from Pagan traditions, this holiday above all others brings out the joy of childhood and understanding of our own morality. Plus, if we Prissy Girls keep it conservative most of the time, here is a chance to let a little hang out. To me, Halloween is the official kick-off to the holiday season and signifies the value of traditions. There are parties to look forward to, new recipes to try out, fun games to play, family to make fun of, and overall goodness.
 

Before being half eaten by wild dogs.

I have dedicated many man power hours to the research of parties and there are a few fail safes I have in place to make sure I have a great time. When I disregard these fail safes, I end up porcelain hugging, ridiculously hung over the next day, or finding a solution to a particular personal confrontation. We’ve all been there. We’ve all had a little too much fun. But with the holiday season, our party group isn’t limited to people who know our inside jokes and inner most secrets. There are company parties and in-laws to consider. To help all of the Prissy Girl’s hold on to our heads this season, and not pull a Bridget Jones, here are a few of my fail safes.



I bet his chiropractor is very rich.

#1- Drink the night before the party.

 

If you haven’t had alcohol in a while, this will buffer you up and make you feel like you don’t have to let loose so much at the party. Regulate your intake by the following suggestions for your type of alcohol preference (try the Skinny Girl options below):

 

Wine – 3 glasses. Beer – 4 bottles or glasses. Martinis – 3 glasses. Mixed drinks – 3 glasses.

Plus, this also helps you understand your alcohol meter. Knowing the moment you are buzzed allows you to pinpoint it again the night of the party. Then you can keep that buzz with a balance of water and alcohol. Because you had a few drinks the night before, make sure you hydrate very well the day of the party.  This does two things. One, it helps your body process the alcohol quicker; down side you’ll break the seal earlier. Two, you’ll continue to drink more water at the party and drink alcohol a lot less but still feel loose and energized.

Don't they know to never aim for the eye?

 

 

#2- Change of clothes.

 

One of the fun parts about the holidays is picking out what you’re going to wear. From new dresses to hot costumes, our fashion minds get a bit overloaded. As it goes with any party keep a spare change of clothes in your car or at the very least a spare pair of underware, shirt and bikini. You never know when a house has a pool or if somehow something spills on you, you’re set with a change of clothes. I am a huge advocate for driving yourself to a party and have a DD home or if the party is at a good friend’s house, then stay the night. This allows me to bring an over night bag that holds all my necessities. Hmm… sounds like a soap opera.

So freaking cute.

 

#3- Take beano an hour before you go out.

 

I think farts are hysterical, but not if you’re in mid convo with a cute guy or trying to drop it low on the dance floor.  Then they’re embarrassing like the Brad Pitt Chanel No. 5 commercial and hysterical, but better to avoid flatulence at all costs. We can't all be as cute as the kitten. Beano also helps with body functions the morning after a night of drinking - PLUS.

Sometimes going where everyone knows your name isn't such a good thing.

 

I always feel better and more relaxed knowing I’m prepared for most of the unlikely situations and have more fun. Holidays are for cheer and joyous occasions, not regrets and downtrodden behavior. But, we all like to have fun and if we so need it, the best hang over cure is a big bowl of Pho. Thank tuxedo Jesus for Pho! Make each holiday one for the books in Prissy Girl style. Even with the pressures of life, if you prepare and have back-up plans for whatever you do, you will be able to smile bigger; laugh louder; and see clearer. Cheers!

  

Check the links for fun party games:

Beer Pong

Kings Cup

Master of Thumbs

Hockey

Fuck the Dealer

Flip Cup

 

Channel No. 5 commercial for your viewing pleasure (click here for parodies):

 

 

Coming soon: Prissy Girl’s Guide to Video Games Part 1