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Drink Station Supplies List
The serving pieces, tools, and supplies that make the event work. Buy what you need below.
Priority Buys
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Core Holiday Essentials
The non-negotiable anchors for this event
Food Prep & Temperature
Keep food and drinks safe and at the right temperature
Galvanized Beverage Tub
Why:A strong station anchor when sparkling wine, water, and backup bottles all need one visible cold-hold lane.
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Paper Coloring Tablecloth
Why:Turn the kids' table into a giant coloring book. Keeps them seated and quiet for at least 30 minutes while adults chat.
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Organization & Cleanup
Keep the space tidy and handle the aftermath
Cocktail Napkins Bulk Pack
Why:A small but useful drink-station buy that helps toast flow, spills, and the post-midnight reset feel more controlled.
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Heavy Duty Garbage Bags
Why:One cleanup add that matters more than it seems once cups, bottles, and snack wrappers start collecting after midnight.
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Permanent Markers (for cups)
Why:Stops the "is this my drink?" confusion. Put a cup of markers by the drink station.
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If Kids Are Attending (Optional)
Keep them busy so the adults can actually finish a conversation
Holiday Bingo Game Set
Why:A low-effort, low-mess activity that gives kids a structured game to play without needing constant adult supervision.
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Bulk Party Crayons
Why:Because fighting over the red crayon is a guaranteed way to ruin the peace. Have plenty to go around.
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Quiet Activity Packs
Why:For when they inevitably finish eating before everyone else and need something to do that doesn't involve running around the house.
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Serving & Presentation
Make the food accessible and visually appealing
General Support
The necessary baseline supplies