Here is our second part and the last tips for a stress free Thanksgiving/holiday entertaining. Third: Start planning several days ahead so you are not overwhelmed. I start the decorations and setting the table a few days earlier. Fourth: I go shopping and start prepping ahead of time. Chop ingredients and store them in containers in the fridge. If I can make a whole dish ahead of time even better. Some people start making their desserts way ahead. Not a good baker? Let the guests bring dessert. People feel good when they can contribute with something. Let them! I also let them bring wine or a side dish if they really insist. Fifth: Learn to ask for help. Get the family involved. Make a list for them so they are not asking you when you don’t have the time to answer. Be specific! Ask your favorite friend or helpful sister to come earlier than the other guests and help you out. Lastly: Leave your self enough time to take a warm shower before the guests arrive, light some relaxing candles and take a deep breath. Enjoy the evening and be excited and grateful for the wonderful memories you have created. Most importantly don’t forget to give thanks for your blessings. May you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted on: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 01:06:11 +0000
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