With the Thanksgiving holiday about a week away, it is time to re-visit our timeline…..
*A few days before the big day,read thru your selected recipes and determine ingredients you will need and cooking utensils.
*Start your food shopping
* Finish any last minute house cleaning chores and prepare for overnight guests.
*Prepare any food that can be made ahead of time, pie pastry, chop veggies for sides and store in the refrigerator in plastic storage bags.
*If you purchased a frozen turkey, begin thawing in the refrigerator.
*get as many chores done ahead of time, so you can enjoy the holiday with your family!
Countdown will continue….stay tuned!
1. Hi Alli,
Thanks for more timeline ideas. I think the more organized you are and have a plan ,like you’ve outlined, the less stress you’ll have. I like to make lists for the day on what needs to be done. It feels so good at the end of the day to see most, or all, that was listed crossed off.
Thanks for your timely timeline!
by Cathy — 11/14/07 at 11:52 pm #
2. Cathy,
I agree…..it is a lot less overwhelming with a plan!
Have a terrific holiday!
alli
by Alli — 11/15/07 at 9:32 am #
3. Hi Alli,
Thank GOD I don’t have to prepare dinner for Thanksgiving this year! I will take something to the family home that I am invited to. I love it like this, because I get a chance to sleep later and just concentrate on what I am going to take. It is one of the most wonderful times in the year that is a stress elimination time for many and it just happens to be celebration time. Sooooo the timeline helps me to remind others of what has to be done by a specified time. Thanks!!! (You can’t know how relieved I am.)
Betty
by Betty — 11/15/07 at 1:01 pm #
4. Hi Ali,
Ok, here’s my practical two cents…don’t go nuts cleaning before everyone comes. People are more comfortable in a home that isn’t “perfect” - less intimidating! Tidy up, but save the deep cleaning for after they’ve gone!
by Susan Smith — 11/15/07 at 1:03 pm #
5. You are absolutely right Susan!!!! i don’t go nuts…but clean bed linens are always nice…hahahah Thanks for your on going support of the blog, and thanks for telling me about Dream Dinners! There is one here and I can’t wait to try it!!
have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
alli
by Alli — 11/15/07 at 1:50 pm #
6. Betty,
Here’s wishing you and yours a Fabulous Thanksgiving holiday!!!
take care my dear friend,
alli
by Alli — 11/15/07 at 1:52 pm #
7. my friend bought cast ironfruit tray with cover frommarshalls homegoods in canada same thing i’m looking in your on line store but you don’t have any thing on web so what do you suggest?
by deeya — 11/29/07 at 10:27 am #
8. Hi Deeya,
HomeGoods does not have an on-line store…..just keep checking in your local store, the merchandise virtually changes daily! It will become a habit…”speaking from experience” I have found similar things at Marshalls and TJ Maxx…..It will be the “thrill of the hunt”. I am sure you will find other things you need as well. LOL Happy shopping and decorating, and be sure to check in again soon.
alli
by Alli — 11/29/07 at 1:32 pm #
9. Hi Deeya,
At this time, HomeGoods does not offer a service of on-line shopping. However, we may in the future and suggest that you register for HomeGoods e-mail to keep up with all the latest information regarding HomeGoods.
We appreciate your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Jessica
HomeGoods Customer Service
by HomeGoods Customer Service — 11/30/07 at 9:56 am #