Give the Gift of Time -- Order Pizza

(ARA) - There is a gift that no one will return and everyone wants more of -- time. For busy families, there is a meal that is just a phone call away -- pizza.

According to Pizza Hut, Inc., the world’s largest pizza restaurant company, it’s one of America’s favorite meals, and it’s the perfect way to give mom a break and bring families together for an evening of great food and fun.

Although there are many convenient meal solutions today, pizza remains at the top of the request list for one main reason: pizza is a “gathering” food that creates a festive mood, and it’s the ultimate meal for sharing.

Pizza Hut has brought back for a limited time at participating locations, The Sicilian Pizza. This is an abundant, flavor-packed pie that combines garlic, basil and oregano baked right into the thick, 8 by 12-inch rectangular crust. Its convenience, size and flavor appeal make The Sicilian ideal for busy moms looking to make a meal special.

The following are a few quick-and-easy entertaining tips to help you maximize your time with friends and family:

* Keep your meal hassle-free by using paper plates, napkins and other disposables. Use leftover paper products. It’s pizza -- no one cares if the plates match.

* If you’re serving guests, an easy icebreaker is to ask each person to write down something they’re thankful for and put it in a bowl in the center of the table. Read them aloud and ask everyone to guess the author.

* Organize a just-for-fun football “pool” by creating a grid with 100 boxes, numbered 0 to 9 at the top and left sides, one line for each team. Go around the table and let each person initial a box until they’re filled. (The last digit of the score determines who wins). You can even have a small gag gift or gift certificate on-hand for the winner.

* For a fun and easy word game at the dinner table, try playing “20 questions.”

* For post-dinner fun, in addition to having videos and DVDs on hand, bring out a few board games and puzzles for more social interaction.

For information about Pizza Hut pizza, or to order online, go to www.pizzhut.com.

Courtesy of ARA Content

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