{"product_id":"friendsgiving-without-the-fuss-luna-polanco-9798193973126","title":"Friendsgiving Without the Fuss: A First-Time Host's Guide to Potluck Planning, Make-Ahead Menus, Budget-Friendly Food, and a Stress-Free Celebration","description":"\u003cb\u003eWant to host Friendsgiving without turning your home, budget, or weekend into a crisis?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFriendsgiving Without the Fuss is a practical, warmhearted guide for first-time hosts and anyone who wants a relaxed celebration without last-minute chaos. Whether you are working with a compact apartment kitchen, a limited budget, a potluck table, or a group with different dietary needs, this book helps you make a clear plan and enjoy the people you invited. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSimple ways to choose the right guest count, format, and level of formality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eA low-stress potluck system that prevents duplicate dishes and unclear assignments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMake-ahead menus, shopping lists, prep calendars, and practical recipe components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBudget frameworks for sharing costs fairly without making guests uncomfortable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSmall-space setup ideas for seating, serving, drinks, traffic flow, and cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eGuidance for communicating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-related needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHosting-day timelines, troubleshooting plans, conversation prompts, and printable worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou do not need a large dining room, professional cooking skills, or a picture-perfect table. You need a workable plan, a menu that fits your real life, and enough breathing room to welcome your friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlan less panic. Share the work. Make room for a gathering people will remember.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Luna Polanco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798193973126\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Luna Polanco","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50546637504767,"sku":"9798193973126","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/friendsgiving-without-the-fuss-luna-polanco-9798193973126","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}