A Guide to Hosting Your First Thanksgiving

Is this your first time hosting Thanksgiving? Let’s be honest, it can be very overwhelming to host your first thanksgiving. From friends and family to food and décor, it’s all too much to think about and you don’t know where to start. All you know is that you just want to make sure everything is perfect because disappointing your guests is the last thing you want. With Thanksgiving less than a week away, you’re probably stressed beyond all thought by were here to help. Hosting doesn’t have to be overwhelming, so we’ve compiled a guide to help you mark things off as you go.

Make a Schedule

The key to a stress-free Thanksgiving is to plan ahead. Make a schedule to stick to so you can avoid any major hassles and tackle everything in a relaxed state-of-mind.

Inventory

If you have a large family coming, its best to know how many dishes you have to accommodate them all. So take inventory of what you already have and buy what you lack. No need to double buy or waste money.

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Text the Thanksgiving Invites

Choose the easy way and skip the hassle of sending out formal invites. Send a text and get a number of how many people are coming so you can start prepping.

Prep Ahead

Save time by planning out your menu for Turkey Day. Spend sufficient time on prepping all recipes to make things easier for you come Thanksgiving. For a simple meal, stick to the basics and keep things warm in the oven or reheat things.

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Setting the Thanksgiving Table

On the morning of Thanksgiving day, tackle the table first. Don’t scramble around trying to get the table ready just seconds before the guests arrive, so make sure this is knocked off first and don’t give it a second thought.

Appetizers and Drinks

Don’t waste your time trying to make appetizers or fancy drinks, save yourself the extra work by buying simple spreads and crackers paired with bottled wine or ciders. Sets of cheese and olives or bruschetta bars and a self-serve drinks bar will save you the time and hassle.

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