In this episode, Emmy award-winning television host and lifestyle expert, Maria Sansone joins the show to discuss how to survive hosting the holidays. Maria takes the listeners on a journey through her broadcasting career, sharing all the ups and downs of being a working mom. Maria believes in setting the tone as a host and how guests feed off the host's energy. She advises staying calm and starting preparations days or even weeks in advance. She shares her love for nostalgic comfort food and the cozy feeling of the holidays.Maria also has a new cookbook and digital series called “Oh $#!% What's for Dinner?: No-Fuss Weeknight Recipes You'll Swear By”, because she's not just a TV superstar, she's also a culinary genius. She spills some of her top tips for hosting holidays like a pro. It's not about having the perfect meal, it's about creating memories and embracing the chaos.Tara and Maria also dive into the charm of small-town living and how it can add that extra special touch to your hosting skills. Maria shares some of her family's Christmas traditions that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.Tara even shares a juicy story about Anderson Cooper’s favorite meal.  If you want to get ideas on how to make it through the holidays and actually have fun, make sure to listen to this episode!Links:https://www.mariasansone.com/https://www.instagram.com/mariasansonehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1641707380https://www.nbcboston.com/mom-2-mom/modern-mom-probs-with-tara-clark/3169277/Support the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review