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Last week we shared some ideas for planning ahead. This week we have a few more ideas of things you can do now – to make more time for friends and family closer to Thanksgiving day.

A week before

• Clean house and decorate (wreaths, centerpieces, and table cloths)
  • Show your housekeeper (if you have one) that you’re thankful for their services. Schedule your cleaning early and express your gratitude through a holiday tip.
  • Start planning/making the centerpieces.  Here are 70 ideas from HGTV – https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/entertaining/30-thanksgiving-centerpieces-pictures

• • Don’t forget about decorating outside too!

• Get extra tables or chairs (if needed)

• Make Yam Casserole
  • Cool completely and freeze
  • (omit the topping – Add the marshmallows when reheating on Thanksgiving)

• Wash and press table cloth and napkins

• Purchase foods that will keep for a week (frozen desserts and hearty vegetables).
  • Onions, garlic, potatoes, sweet potatoes, root vegetables, winter squash.
  • Wait to buy more delicate vegetables such as green beans, asparagus, or Brussels sprouts.
  • Wash and store your greens.

• Start making extra ice.

• Make and freeze any soups you might have on the menu.

• Make pastry for pies.

Ideas for the list came from – Thanksgiving Menus for Beginners to Experts | Allrecipes, Wayfair Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide, Cook’s Illustrated Make-ahead schedule, and AGT Global team members!

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With two weeks before Thanksgiving, we’ve compiled a list of things to tackle now.

• Invite guests

• Plan menu
  

  Menu from https://creativecucina.com/

• Begin a shopping list – Keep in mind the guests and any special dietary needs.

• Make room – clean out your freezer, fridge, and pantry.

• Order flowers – The national companies use your local florists – cut out the middle person and order directly from the local florist.

• Take inventory of kitchen tools needed
  • Meat thermometer
  • Heavy-duty roasting pan with rack
  • Baking dishes
  • Serve ware, flatware
  • Dishes and glasses
  • Basting brush/bulb
  • Fat separator, cheesecloth
  • Wire wisk
  • Sharpened knife/electric slicer
  • Food storage containers
  • Extra oven mitts

• Ensure your pantry has the Thanksgiving staples
  • Chicken or vegetable stock
  • Canned pumpkin
  • Sage
  • Thyme
  • Cinnamon
  • Corn starch
  • Flour
  • Vegetable oil and shortening

More tips next week on menu, early prep, and recipes that will store until the big day.

Tips from AllRecipes.com and Wayfair.com