Remember to make sure your bathroom(s) are guest ready for the day as well (even if guests aren't staying overnight).Do you need an extra folding chair or two? Maybe your tablecloth is getting a bit threadbare and you need a refresh on table linens? If possible, it's nice to borrow as much as you can before purchasing. And consider larger items you may need.Don't forget non-grocery items like candles for the table (if you're into that sort of thing), leftover containers (use them with my printable leftover labels), fresh flowers for your home, etc.Running to the grocery store the day before and the day of Thanksgiving can be a giant headache. Be sure to do a good inventory of your spice cabinet and non-perishables, too, to make sure you have plenty of those essential cooking items like oils and seasonings.This list can get extensive, so it's best to start on it early and leave it in a spot where you can access easily when you think of something you may need.This also helps me remember all of the family favorite Thanksgiving recipe dishes. It lets you plan your menu, maybe delegate a few of the items and jot down notes and such regarding each dish (like not forgetting the important marshmallows for the sweet potato casserole). This Thanksgiving Menu Planner printable is probably one of the first ones you'll want to utilize.
Thanksgiving Planning Printables Included: You can download this free Thanksgiving planner below. And thus.this free Thanksgiving Planning Printable Bundle was born. I thought it would be a great process to get down onto paper. how? She asked for a bit of guidance through the process. But one of her first words to me after deciding to host was. She has a new home and is excited about hosting this for the first time (and I'm truly excited for her!). This year, I'm actually handing over the reigns to my niece to host. And over the years, I have realized, I really do love hosting Thanksgiving feasts. My husband and dad still help out immensely and a couple of other family members often bring dishes to the spread. Gradually, over the years, I started taking over more and more of the tasks, until last year, after my mother passed away, I was hosting the meal without a lot of guidance needed.
I just had to set the table, boil the potatoes, and open up my house for everyone. The first year that I hosted Thanksgiving, my parents did about 80% of the work, food wise.