Top 7 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving
- Avoid controversial topics such as religion, politics, etc.
- Cook as much as possible beforehand. Most casseroles can be stored in the fridge until they need to be warmed up in the oven.
- Don’t deny any help. Hosting Thanksgiving is a feat in itself. It’s okay to encourage your guests to make something to help take some of the pressure off of you.
- Make a timeline with everything you need to do. This will help your scheduling and make sure you have everything you need done on time.
- Set the dinner table the night before. Believe it or not, this can save you a lot of time on the day of.
- Start the day out with an empty dishwasher and empty trash cans, with new bags nearby.
- Someone always makes a mess on Thanksgiving, so it’s a good idea to be prepared for it. Be sure to have cotton cloths, white vinegar, and a pretreat stick such as Tide to go for when the accidents happen.
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