Thanksgiving Checklist

three to four weeks before

• Start a detailed list of everything you will need for dinner. Consult a recipe book for ingredients
• Send invitations or a cleverly written email. See HP's invitation section to create your own!
• Decide who is going to help you with dinner
• If you are ordering your honey-baked ham or turkey, place the order now!

two weeks before

• Complete your shopping list, and don't forget flowers and candles! You can find printable lists in our Around The House section.
• Choose your music. Now is the time to burn a new CD of all of your favorite music.
• Confirm dinner guests and what they are bringing (if anything)
• Order your pumpkin and apple pies!

one week before

• Avoid the rush. Do your grocery shopping now.

at least one day before

• Clean the house (or hire someone to do it)
• Take the turkey out of the freezer

the morning of

• Organize the kitchen
• Decorate the house with festive decorations that you can make yourself. See Holidays & Events for printable ideas.
• Set the table
• Chill glasses
• Be sure to put the turkey in the oven early!
• Have fun cooking

the party begins

• Lay out the food and beverages
• Light the candles. You may even want to make your own festive votives.
• Turn on the music
• Invite your guests into your home

after the party

• Make the TV couch potatoes help you clean!