The holidays can be a stressful time -- especially when you're hosting! Cuban-American Sabrina Soto, Target's Home Style Expert and holiday host extraordinaire, shares her top tips for hosting sans stress, along with easy (and cheap!) ways to spiff up your home for guests. Trust us, these will definitely make your season bright. 

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Summer is the ideal time to grab your friends, head to the park and soak up the sunshine—especially with the 4th of July right around the corner. Nothing beats chatting under the shade of a tree and enjoying good food with even better company. Best of all? You don’t have to clean up your pad after the party’s over! Here’s how to plan the perfect picnic. Just don’t forget the bug spray!

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Wine is a great drink to serve if your hosting a party and a perfect gift to graciously thank other's in charge of holiday festivities. Here's an easy guide on how to pick the perfect wine. First things first, you should always taste a wine before making any commitment to purchasing. Try visiting your local wine store to catch weekly tastings. This is especially important if you are planning to buy in bulk for parties! There are three basic steps to tasting your wine:

If you're anything like us, you hate slaving away in the kitchen when the temperatures start rising. Beat the heat with these delicious, low-maintenance recipes that are perfect for the dog days of summer. Best part? You won't even need to touch the stove! The recipes below each serve 4-6 people and only take about 30 minutes to prepare. Served all together, this a great menu for a light and healthy summer dinner. Buen Provecho!

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