What You Can Do This Weekend to Prep for Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to entertain with family and friends. The idea of gathering together at your home is a wonderful way to give thanks and appreciation to your family and friends. The idea of having guests over can be very stressful, however there are ways to simplify entertaining.
Thanksgiving can be overwhelming for anyone. Here are a few tips to help you when preparing your dinner.
Tip #1 – If you are the hostess, don’t be shy. Ask your guests to bring a favorite dish or dessert. You want to be able to enjoy the dinner as well.
Tip #2 – Make a list of all the ingredients you will need to prepare your dinner. Do not wait until the last minute because the grocery stores will be packed with busy shoppers before the last minute rush. Don’t forget the drinks!
Tip #3 – Plan the appropriate décor and seating chart so your guests get the most out of this wonderful day. If you have a separate dining room go ahead and set your table a few days in advance to get it out of the way.
Tip #4–If you are ordering your pies from a bakery, do not wait to the last minute. Order them for pick-up the day before.
Tip #5 – One of the best tips I can remind you of is to make sure you have plenty of Tupperware for your guests to be able to take home some leftovers from your delicious dinner.
Tip #6 – If this all seems overwhelming, next year plan on hiring a caterer (In Good Taste Catering and Events By Stacey)! We can either drop off your meal or we can cater a full service Thanksgiving. All you have to do is show up and eat. We do the rest! However, remember holidays book fast. You will need to reserve your dinner 2-3 months ahead of time.
I hope these tips will be able to make your Thanksgiving go a bit smoother. Remember that this day is about thinking about everything you are thankful for in your life. Enjoy, relax, and Happy Thanksgiving!