How to Plan a Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner and trying to enjoy the day without stressing about every little detail is easier said than done. We want our guests to have a good time, but not stress ourselves out trying to make that happen. Luckily there’s a way to plan out your Thanksgiving so it is stress-free and enjoyable for both you and your guest. The tips below will help you have a stress-free Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with your guests.

Have a Plan

Things run a lot smoother when you have a plan. So sit down and make a plan for thanksgiving dinner. Figure out who you’ll invite and what you’re going to cook and how much food you’re going to need.

Shop Early

The days leading up to Thanksgiving grocery stores get busy or sold out of the things you’ll need to make thanksgiving dinner. Once you have your menu set and how many guests you’ll have. Start making a shopping list and get your shopping out of the way early.

Prepare in Advance

There are a few dishes that you can make ahead of time and easily warm-up while your cooking other dishes are cooking. For example, desserts and side dishes can be made ahead of time to cut down on cooking Thanksgiving.

Ask for Help

Don’t be afraid yo ask your guest for help. Have your guest set the table, bring dishes, or help clean up. You don’t have to take on everything by yourself and your guests will be more than willing to help out where they can.

Thanksgiving Planner

To help make your Thanksgiving stress-free. I’ve created a free printable Thanksgiving planner. It’ll help you plan out your Thanksgiving meal, shopping list, and guest list. As wells as help you prep for the big day. Grab your free printable here.

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Related post: How to Make Meal Planning Easy

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Angela Louise
Written by Angela Louise
Angela is the owner and chief content creator for Weird Louise and is working towards becoming a full-time blogger. In addition to blogging here on Weird Louise, she is an artist and owner of the Social Awkward Club. She also has a passion for helping others discover ways to live their best lives.