My daughter, who is in 2nd grade, just completed a timeline project. The project required writing out a plan, finding the right tools (pictures) and putting it all together. It got me thinking about planning for the holidays. Thanksgiving is coming up in just a few days and Christmas is about 30 days away. (Eeeak! Gotta get to my Christmas shopping which I’ll talk about in the next post.)
Whether you are cooking the main course or bringing sides or dessert, making a plan will help make it less stressful. Each day you should plan what you are purchasing and from where. At this point hopefully your orders are already in from stores that require pre-ordering. More specifically, you should plan what you are cooking/baking and for how long on a timeline. You can’t double book your oven! Unless you have two ovens, in which case I’m envious! You should also plan what serving dishes and utensils will be used for each food item. I like to put a small Post-It note inside the serving platter/bowl with what I am planning to serve in it. It ensures I have enough serving pieces and the right serving pieces. An added bonus is that when it all comes down to putting the food out, it’s easier for others to lend a hand. Also, make sure you have enough food storage containers to store leftovers. I prefer rectangular shaped ones, as they stack easier in the refrigerator/your kitchen cabinets.
Hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving. I’m looking forward to my favorite meal of the year. More importantly, I am so very grateful for my husband and our beautiful children, our families and our health.
