NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The holiday season brings friends and families together, and with it, the stress of throwing the perfect party, choosing the perfect dish, or finding the perfect gift for a loved one. Ereka Vetrini, D S Simon Media and YourUpdate.tv have come up with several tips, tricks, recipes and resources to help you navigate this stressful time of year.
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Control the Chaos in the Kitchen
All great holiday parties start in the kitchen, and for those hosting, this means making sure your appliances are in tip-top shape before inviting guests over. Sears Home Services has some fantastic tips to help to keep things running smoothly this year.
One oft-overlooked suggestion is cleaning your refrigerator’s condenser coils. Twice a year, use a coil brush to remove the dust, dirt, pet hair, and more from the condensers located behind or under your fridge. This simple, do-it-yourself tip, can help you avoid expensive repairs and will keep your fridge operating at a high level through the holiday season.
If you simply can’t find the time for do-it-yourself maintenance, you can visit SearsHomeServices.com/checkup to schedule a Kitchen & Laundry Appliance Check-Up. They will send over an expert technician to perform a 64-point inspection of all of your household appliances. After one visit, enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your kitchen is ready to handle anything!
Finding the Perfect Dish
It is nearly impossible to find the perfect holiday dish everyone can enjoy. This year, French’s Classic Green Bean Casserole could be just what your family is looking for as over 30 miillion are made during the holiday season alone French’s Crispy Fried Onions has become a staple of holiday festivities, and the Green Bean Casserole an easy to make and delicious option the whole family will be sure to love.
For those looking to spice things up, French’s Crunchy Onion Bacon Potatoes dish is a popular new variation on a timeless classic. Made with potatoes, bacon, cheese and New French’s Crispy Fried Jalapenos, the dish is perfect for both busy moms and home chefs looking to impress during the holidays. For these recipes and more go to www.frenchs.com
The best part? French’s has partnered with Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks that leads the nation in the fight against hunger. French’s Crispy Fried Onions will provide one million family meals during this holiday season. While you enjoy a delicious Green Bean Casserole, you can feel good knowing every purchase is helping to make a real difference.
Delicious Holiday Treats
The best part about making holiday treats is making them with your family. This year, bring the whole family together to create and enjoy delicious, no-bake, Scotcheroos. These chocolatey and peanut buttery rice cereal treats made with Karo Corn Syrup are easy to make and will leave a lasting impression at your next holiday party or cookie swap.
You can also make additional batches to gift to neighbors, teachers and friends. Easy to customize with candy decorations, cookie cutters or food coloring, the Scotcheroo is a staple of the holiday season!
For recipes and inspiration, follow Karo Corn Syrup on Facebook at Facebook.com/KaroSyrup.
Save More, Stress Less
While the holidays can be a special time of year, the season can certainly take a toll on your bank account. This year, use RedPlum® as your budget-stretching secret weapon. RedPlum can help you secure some of the best deals and coupons, not only on holiday gifts, but on everything you’ll need for entertaining, including groceries and decorations. Or if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the holiday prep, use a RedPlum coupon to dine out and enjoy a leisurely night on the town.
Over the last three years, shoppers have saved more than $10 billion by selecting products with coupons available to them. The holiday season doesn’t have to break the bank, and with the help of RedPlum, you will be making cost-effective purchase decisions in no time.
Keeping the Magic Alive
It’s never too late to start a new tradition, and this year, PortableNorthPole.com can help you bring the magic back into the holiday season with a free personalized message from Santa himself. Watch your child’s face light up with smiles the minute Santa greets them by name, surrounded by his magical elves and reindeer. All you have to do is upload your child’s name, photo and elements of daily life to PortableNorthPole.com, and within minutes, you will receive a video message from Santa himself!
Portable North Pole is FREE to try, either at PortableNorthPole.com or by downloading the app on your Android or IOS devices.
For more holiday tips and tricks, please visit ErekaVentrini.com
About Ereka: Ereka Vetrini is a TV Host, Lifestyle Expert, Brand Spokesperson, Producer, Blogger and proud mom of two!
About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.