6 party prep tips from Lowes Foods (for a stress-free holiday)
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From pre-made appetizers to festive recipes, let Lowes Foods help you with the prep work this holiday season. | Photo provided by Lowes Foods
‘Tis the season for entertaining, GVL. Looking to impress your dinner guests (with less prep + more merriment)? Enter: Lowes Foods.
Even if you have your very own Cousin Eddie on your hands, Lowes Foods makes it easy to get everything you need to have a stress-free holiday gathering.
Here are six hacks to take advantage of this busy season:
🧑🍳 Pick & Prep
Let Lowes Foods do the slicing and dicing for you at the in-store Pick & Prep station. It makes grabbing small amounts of fresh veggies and herbs easy — and you don’t have to worry about any knife mishaps.
Politely decline Aunt Mary’s homemade mayo board and opt for a professionally-arranged party tray or platter, ranging from cheese boards and chicken salad sandwich trays to caprese skewers (yum) and peel-and-eat-shrimp platters. Order online + pickup in-store.
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice — enjoy a festive drink on ice.
Listen, you’re busy — a one-stop-shop is the way to go. Knock out the booze run by grabbing holiday beers from the Beer Den and a case of red from the Sunmill Wines section. Pro tip: Get into the spirit(s) by grabbing a beer from the Beer Den to sip *while* you do your holiday shopping.
🚗 Easy pick up
We know you forgot at least one thing on your list (because same). No worries, Lowes Foods To Go has you covered for easy pick up — shop online or through the app and then head to the store for curbside pickup,where the attendant will load your groceries into the car for you (Delivery is also available for an additional fee).
🍰 Don’t forget dessert
It’s not a party without dessert — and no, we’re not talking about that fruit cake your neighbor dropped off (what is in that thing, anyway?). Make the occasion sweeter (and easier on yourself) by pre-ordering a custom cake from The Cakery or picking up a pre-made pecan pie (it’s everyone’s fav for a reason).
Pro tip: Just showing up to the party? Don’t show up empty-handed — say thank you to the host by gifting them with a specialty Carolina Gift Box.*
Sherri Duskey Rinker Story Time | Monday, Nov. 28 | 11 a.m. | Fiction Addiction, 1175 Woods Crossing Rd., Ste. 2, Greenville | Free | Children’s author Sherri Duskey Rinker will read her new book, “Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long.”
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Miracle on Main Street | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 5-8 p.m. | The Greenville Drive Team Store, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy holiday drinks and treats, Santa, special holiday savings, and a live auction benefitting the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance.
Mealed It! | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 7 p.m. | Meals on Wheels of Greenville Facebook page | Free | Tune in tomorrow on Giving Tuesday to see three teams battle the clock (and each other) for the title of Mealed It! Champion — plus donate to Meals on Wheels of Greenville to vote for your favorite team.*
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Upstate 2022 Winter Social | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 5-8 p.m. | South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville | $10-$25 | Don your best festive attire and bring a toy for Toys for Tots at this winter social.
Thursday, Dec. 1
Neighborhood Night | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | Free | Drop in to explore the Upcountry History Museum and its changing exhibitions.
Friday, Dec. 2
Night of Lights | Friday, Dec. 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Outside M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Rock around the City of Greenville’s 30-ft Christmas tree adorned with 25,550 LED lights, plus enjoy food trucks, vendors, live music, and Santa.
First Fridays | Friday, Dec. 2 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Locations vary across Greenville | Free entry | Join MAC in exploring over 25 local art galleries on the first Friday of every month + plan your route with the interactive map.*
Plan Ahead
A Child’s Haven 2022 Holiday Benefit Bash | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Huguenot Mill and Loft, 101 W. Broad St., Greenville | $150 | Enjoy an evening of live music from Steven Galloway and food from Table 301 while supporting A Child’s Haven — proceeds will support therapy to help heal families + break the cycle of poverty, abuse, and neglect.*
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
This year’s production features guest principal dancers Cara Marie Gary and Lucas Segovia. | Photo by Muse10 Photography
Nothing says “holiday cheer” like a live production of “The Nutcracker.” 🩰
The beloved holiday ballet will return to the Peace Concert Hall for three performances: Fri., Dec. 9 and Sat., Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. Bonus: Tchaikovsky’s iconic score will be performed live by the Greenville Symphony Orchestra.
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Women’s clothing store Augusta Twenty is now open in its new location at 26 Augusta St. Shop for apparel and enjoy coffee, wine, and more at its new cafe space. 👚
Civic
The City of Greenville has released a draft redistricting map and is seeking feedback ahead of four drop-in meetings this month and next. The map shows draft districts and residents are able to search their address to find their district. See the meeting dates + share your feedback. 🗺️
Featured
Greenville is the subject of House Beautiful’s article, “A Design Lover’s Guide to Greenville, South Carolina.” The article lauds GVL’s “first-of-its-kind Nature Playscape to an award-winning food scene,” shouting out The Grand Bohemian Lodge, Comal 864, and Unity Park. 📰
Outdoors
SC State Parks has launched the 2022 Dashing Through the Parks Scavenger Hunt, which runs now through Sunday, Jan. 1. Participants embark on 27 missions through an app(in a park like Paris Mountain State Park or from home) to earn points and prizes. See how to join the hunt. 🔎
Seasonal
The Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a holiday market on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 5p.m. featuring live music, local food, and a free gift wrapping station. Looking to sell your goods at the market?Apply to be a vendor. 🛍️
Cause
Feed and Seed Co., a nonprofit food hub at Judson Mill, wants to raise $5,000to provide fresh food boxes to local families this holiday season. Funds will go towards FoodShare, which provides Pickens and Oconee County residents with fresh food box options every other week. 📦
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Biz
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