Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

"Happy Thanksgiving Eve" is how my college daughter answered the phone this morning. She is done with classes and looking forward to coming home for the long weekend. When Madie gets home tonight, she will be making the chocolate pies! This morning she made pumpkin chocolate chip muffins for her friends so they could have snacks for their return trips home. I don't think any of those muffins will make it home to us! Maybe that should be a baking job for Madie in the morning? Sounds good!

Well, today I have gone through Monday and Tuesdays' checklists to make sure everything is done. Now, the fun begins....preparing the food!

My checklist for today.....

Thawing the turkey

Make:
Green bean casserole -
leaving out the fried onions so they don't get soggy. I will put the onions in before I bake it.
Corn casserole
Make rolls
Sweet potatoes
Pumpkin Pies

Pick up and straighten the house
Clean Bathrooms

Before I go to bed tonight I will:
Make sure dishwasher is empty and both sinks are clean and shiny, ready for a busy day tomorrow!

Have fun and enjoy your day!

Sample Menu

If you are unsure of what to make for your Thanksgiving Dinner, here is a sample menu.

Turkey

Mashed Potatoes and gravy

Stuffing

Green bean casserole

Corn casserole

Jell-O

Rolls

....or you can make a simple favorite meal.

It doesn't have to be extravagant. Remember the reason for Thanksgiving.....and the time you can be with family and friends!

Planning a Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner!

Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away....are you ready? Are you cooking a traditional Thanksgiving meal? Not sure where to start? Let's walk through a couple simple steps to guide you through your day. We can plan and prepare for Thanksgiving so your day will go smooth and you will have more time with your family and friends.

How many people will you be cooking for?

Plan your menu.

turkey, potatoes, sides, desserts, etc.... whatever your family likes.

Gather your recipes and make a grocery list.

Put your recipes in one spot.

Do a quick cleaning of the refrigerator so you have some room when you get home from grocery shopping. Note: this doesn't have to be perfect, just make room....

Check back tomorrow for another short check list. You won't be so overwhelmed if you do a few things at a time.

Do you prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner? What's your favorite?