I was recently invited to a dinner party through a friend of a friend. It seemed like an exciting opportunity to meet new people and enjoy a home-cooked meal… However, I arrived at the host’s home at the specified dinner time to find that she was still in the kitchen frantically cooking. I offered a hand and was understanding (because hey, entertaining can be tough) until two hours passed and the food was still not ready—at which point, I politely excused myself. Nobody said hosting a dinner party was easy, but it’s definitely not as stressful when you know how to effectively manage your time. Read more...