We've created a Thanksgiving To-Do List, just to help you plan ahead for the big feast. Before printing, check the boxes of tasks already performed by clicking each respective box.
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November 7-14 (two weeks prior)
Invite guests Plan the menu Decide who will make each recipe Notify guests what to bring Prepare a grocery list of required foods Order turkey
November 15-21 (one week prior)
Purchase required non-perishable foods Determine number of chairs and tables needed Assign guests to bring additional chairs or tables Make sure you have enough table settings Prepare cooking schedule
November 22-24 (weekend prior)
Prepare linens, dishes and silverware Make desserts and cold dishes Remind guests what they are bringing Recruit cleanup help (anyone not cooking)
November 25-26 (2 to 3 days prior)
Clean house Purchase perishable foods Move turkey, frozen jams, etc. to fridge to begin thawing
November 27 (day before)
Arrange chairs, tables and place-setting Decorate Review recipes Make all recipes that can be made ahead Chop and refrigerate nonperishable vegetables Offload recipes to guests if you're overloaded Figure out what you're wearing tomorrow Get a good night sleep
November 28 (Thanksgiving day)
Prepare turkey for roasting Assemble the stuffing and stuff turkey Roast the turkey Prepare side dishes Remove turkey from oven Make gravy Thaw cold dishes Reheat breads and rolls Remove stuffing from the turkey Carve the turkey Place butter, jellies and jams on table Take a deep breath! Start coffee for dessert Have cleanup crew clean the kitchen
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