Hosting Thanksgiving is a major undertaking, especially when you are expecting a lot of guests. If you are the designated host this year, it’s never too early to start making plans. You will need to consider the menu, the schedule, the decorations and even the logistics of the preparation.
Don’t let it leave you feeling overwhelmed. With our hacks for getting a great deal on Amazon, we can help make the whole process easier. Here are a few suggestions to simplify your Thanksgiving planning.
It is easy to lose track of the details when you plan a holiday menu. With a menu planner and organizer, you have shopping lists, menu details and even schedules to help you keep everything in order.
With the right planner, it’s easier to determine when each dish needs to go into the oven to have everything done together. You can sort through your menu and organize dishes based on how long each one takes to prep and cook. Organize your schedule carefully so that your meal is ready all at the same time.
One of the biggest challenges of cooking for Thanksgiving is ensuring that baked dishes are done in time. After all, the turkey takes up the oven for most of the day. That’s why we recommend an electric turkey roaster instead. A countertop turkey roaster lets you cook the star of the show while still using your oven for the supporting cast. Time management becomes much easier when the turkey has its own dedicated space to cook.
Whether you’re marking places at the table or labeling dishes along the buffet table, chalkboard labels are a rustic, cute and convenient way to do it. We’ve found cute chalkboard signs that you can prop up along your buffet table to identify dishes or place along seating areas at the table for assigned seats. No matter what your labeling goal might be, these reusable signs are worth the investment.
Whether you’re serving soups as part of the menu or you want to keep your mashed potatoes, gravy and sweet potato casserole warm, three-in-one slow cooker buffet warmers are a great investment. You can keep three separate dishes warm on three different temperature settings, so there’s no worry about anything getting overheated and dried out or ending up cold before dinnertime.
Thanksgiving is a holiday for appreciating your family, friends and other loved ones. It’s a time for giving thanks for those things that you have and enjoying your blessings. Unfortunately, with meal planning comes the inevitable stressful holiday.
These are some of our favorite ways to take the stress out of your holiday planning. You can find more hosting hacks here. When you are hosting Thanksgiving and want to be sure that you get to enjoy the day, check out some of the other great finds at Simply Sales With Alyssa and Sarah.
Happy Thanksgiving!
xoxo, Alyssa