The most rewarding part of entertaining: watching your friends and family laughing and having a great time. The least rewarding part of entertaining: all the prep and clean-up that goes along with it.

If you can relate, then you'll love these four paper towel tricks from Good Housekeeping Executive Editor Meaghan Murphy. They'll help you solve common party mishaps — like forgetting to chill the wine — and create an Insta-worthy tablescape, all using Viva Signature Cloth paper towels.

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Stacia Affelt is the branded content editor at GoodHousekeeping.com, OprahMag.com, CountryLiving.com, WomansDay.com and RedbookMag.com, where she oversees the creation of all co-branded lifestyle content. Her passion is empowering women to look and feel their best. She's also a strong believer in retail and dog therapy