To clean your home, vacuum the floors, wipe down all surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner, and tidy up clutter so your space looks neat and organized. This way, your guests feel welcome and comfortable in your space as soon as they arrive. A clean home makes a great first impression. before your guests arrive. Lay down a tablecloth, put 1 placemat on the table per guest, and set a decorative plate on top. Don't forget to set your silverware and place a water cup on the table. If you have them, fold cloth napkins for a cute, sophisticated touch. Serve your food buffet-style if you have many guests, or place the food on your dinner table for an intimate gathering. Place some tea candles in candle stands, and put them around your table display or dining room. Choose candles that are unscented so the delicious smells coming from your kitchen aren't overpowered. Candles offer a homey, warm feeling, which will make your dinner seem elegant and fabulous. Before your guests get there, turn on the radio, pick out a playlist, or put on a CD to set the mood. Choose a music genre such as ambient, smooth jazz, or top hits. This way, your guests feel like it's party time as soon as they get there. If you want to add a fun touch to your dinner, pick out a couple board games, and offer to play them with your guests after everyone eats dinner and dessert. While this is optional, it's a great way to entertain your guests after you eat. Choose games like Monopoly, Sequence, or Life, for instance.

Summary: Clean your home 1-2 days before your dinner. Set the table Light some candles for a cozy atmosphere. Play music in the background for a comfortable ambiance. Have some board games handy to play after you finish eating.

Eating while you're drinking can help reduce alcohol breath. Food absorbs some of the alcohol you drink while also stimulating the production of saliva. This can prevent dehydration, which can heighten the presence of alcohol breath. Bars often provide snacks like peanuts, popcorn, and other munchies to make sure patrons don't get sick from over-drinking. Try to periodically snack on these complimentary foods while you're out. If you're drinking at a friend's place, offer to bring a snack for the group. Bring a couple of bags of potato chips or some microwave popcorn. This can benefit you by reducing alcohol breath and also make you look generous in the eyes of the host. Highly aromatic foods can help override alcohol breath. Red onion and garlic both stay on your breath for a long time, reducing the smell of alcohol. You can order bar foods that contain onion or garlic. Garlic-infused items, such as garlic fries or garlic bread, are often popular bar items. Add red onions to a sandwich, burger, or salad after drinking. Some people, if they're looking for a fast cure, simply eat onion or garlic raw. While this is quite effective, keep in mind the smell of garlic or onion can be quite strong. Not only does it radiate from your mouth it also comes out your pores. If you're trying to eliminate alcohol breath because you have somewhere to be, this might not be your best option. The smell of garlic, while more socially acceptable, can be as off-putting as booze breath. Gum can help eliminate alcohol breath. Not only does the strong smell cover up the smell of booze, but it can also cause you to salivate. This can also reduce alcohol breath. Try sour flavored gums. This will cause excess salivation, which can eliminate alcohol breath faster. While the flavor may be initially hard to handle, keep in mind it gets milder the more you chew. Mint gum is also a good option. A powerful menthol flavor can quickly cover up alcohol breath and is often used as a breath freshener. Drinking both coffee and water can help reduce alcohol breath. Water replenishes the hydration you lost drinking and promotes salivation, which can lessen alcohol breath. Coffee has a strong smell on its own, which can cover up the foul smell of booze. However, coffee is best used in the morning after drinking. Mixing stimulants and depressants can cause a spike in energy, making you feel less drunk. This can lead to inadvertently drinking more than you can handle.

Summary: Eat before or while you're drinking. Try onion and garlic. Chew gum. Drink coffee and water.

Most often, the sensation of ear pressure isn't a blockage at all but a brief dysfunction of the Eustachian tube in your middle ear. You can force this tube open to equalize the pressure in your ear with various easy steps, including: Yawning Chewing Swallowing Trying to exhale through your nose while pinching your nostrils closed For sinus congestion that leads to ear pressure, you can also help reduce the pressure by simply staying hydrated. Fluids help to thin the mucus causing the pressure. Try to drink at least eight cups of water each day. By adding an additional pillow and keeping your head elevated, you make it easier for your sinuses to drain properly. This will help to reduce ear pressure. Try heating a towel and then placing the towel over your ear for several minutes. You can also place a cup over the portion of the towel covering your ear to help trap the heat. If the pressure is due to sinus congestion, you can also take a hot, steamy shower. This will help to thin and drain the mucus plugging your sinuses, which will help to relieve the pressure.
Summary: Equalize the pressure in your ears. Stay hydrated. Sleep with your head elevated. Put a warm compress on your ear. Take a hot shower.