Thanksgiving is just a month away, making this the busiest time of year for hosting and entertaining. To keep yourself organized, just follow these ten easy steps.
Four Weeks Until Thanksgiving
1. Count who’s coming: Make a list of all your guests. This will help you determine how much food you need, what size tablecloth to use, and how many places you’ll set. It is always a good idea to have extra napkins and place settings available, and don’t forget that hosting Thanksgiving requires plenty of serving dishes and platters.
2. Plan a menu. Place orders for turkeys, side dishes, and desserts.
3. Order flower arrangements.
Three Weeks Until Thanksgiving
4. Plan your decor: The start of November is the perfect time to set up your Thanksgiving decor, and enjoy it all month long. Whether you prefer Herend‘s precious woodland creatures or Simon Pearce‘s delicate glass pumpkins, adding a few seasonal items to your home will keep you and your guests feeling spirited.
Two Weeks Until Thanksgiving
5. Clean your house thoroughly. Check carpets, walls, and all lighting fixtures: you want your house to shine!
6. Prep your guest rooms. Be sure out-of-towners feel welcome and comfortable with fresh towels and sheets in festive fall colors.
One Week Until Thanksgiving
7. Purchase all non-perishable items. Thaw frozen turkeys.
Two Days Until Thanksgiving
8. Iron table linens, set dinnerware and serving pieces out.
One Day Before Thanksgiving
9. Bake vegetables, side dishes, and pies. Pick up flowers and prepared foods.
Thanksgiving Day
10. Bake the turkey, light the candles, and enjoy!
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