Hosting Thanksgiving At Your New Home? Here Are Last-Minute Tips to Get Ready

As Thanksgiving is right around the corner, it's time to celebrate your first home and make sure all of the preparations are taken care of. To ensure everything runs smoothly for this long-anticipated holiday awaits, we've put together a list featuring tips that will help take some stress off so you can focus on what really matters - family and friends!

 

Create an inviting atmosphere in your home by clearing out any mess and clutter from the common areas. Pay special attention to decluttering the living room, entryway, bathrooms, kitchen and dining room for a refreshed feel - especially when it comes time for prepping meals in that all-important kitchen space.

From drawers and cupboards to kitchen countertops, discover any usual hotspots in your home where clutter might have crept up. If you're short on time for a full-home cleanse before the holidays arrive, focus firstly on strategic areas such as bathrooms and kitchens – empty/clean garbage cans too! Taking the initiative to tidy is no easy feat but it's certainly worth it when that joyful feeling of accomplishment takes over.

 

To ensure your Thanksgiving feast is stress-free, maximize fridge space by prepping dishes such as stuffings, stocks and sauces, pie crusts or desserts beforehand.

Make sure you give your refrigerator and freezer a good clean before the holidays to optimize space for all of those scrumptious meals. Take an inventory and make use of fresh ingredients in your pantry, while also considering which condiments need restocking. Ensuring enough room will ensure successful meal preparation, not to mention plenty of storage for leftover goodies.

 

Avoid the hassle of an unexpected last-minute grocery store visit on Thanksgiving by making sure that your shopping list is finalized in advance. Ensure you have plenty of time to double check items, so when Turkey Day arrives, all that's left for you to do is enjoy a stress-free meal!

 

As you prepare for the upcoming holidays, ensure your appliances are in top operating condition. From ovens to dishwashers and small kitchen gadgets - it's wise practice to give them all a thorough cleanse followed by an operational test before relying on them during meal preps. This is especially true if as a first-time homeowner, you have yet experience using every appliance at full capacity.

 

Ensure your tableware game is strong for the upcoming holiday gatherings. While it's nice to have matching pieces, don't feel like you need them! As long as items are clean and in good shape, they can be mismatched but still provide an inviting atmosphere— just be sure that everyone will have what they need.

If you're looking for an informal dining gathering, why not checkout paper plates? Supplement that with tablecloths and other essentials to ensure a chic atmosphere without the stress of last minute shopping.

Keep your guests happy - and their bellies full! Ensure you have enough containers on hand to let everyone take home a delicious reminder of the party.

 

Maximize your special occasion by ensuring all preparations are made a few days in advance. Not only will it give you more time to enjoy the day-of, but allows for any necessary tableware additions needed beforehand - so everything is perfect on event night!

As you plan for the big day, remember that an attractive and tasteful table setting can complete your holiday gathering. Get creative with some Pinterest-inspired arrangements or opt for something more simple to create a stunning presentation of seasonal centerpieces, from elegant napkins to eye-catching place cards. Setting the table ahead of time will also give plenty of opportunity to capture photos before everyone arrives!

 

The ultimate tip: Enjoy!

This tip might be the simplest to do but also the easiest to forget. Throughout the course of the busy, loud, and messy day, always remember the point of Thanksgiving. Even if you might not be able to pull it off perfectly, the most important thing is to give thanks and truly enjoy the spirit of the holiday with the people you get to celebrate it within your humble home.

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