Thanksgiving Checklist
Thanksgiving Checklist

Thanksgiving Checklist

Ever wanted to throw a thanksgiving never to forget? Read below…

Scott Clement
Scott Clement
12th April 2016 in shopping
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1

Make guestlist and issue invitations

3 Weeks Before
2

Plan and Finalize Menu

3 Weeks Before
3

Plan and Finalize General Serving Plan and Sitting Arrangement

3 Weeks Before
4

List all serving equipment

3 Weeks Before
5

Make a list of things that you need to buy or borrow (extra chairs, serving bowls etc)

3 Weeks Before
6

Test Seldom used appliances

3 Weeks Before
7

Decide Décor and make of list of things that you need to buy

3 Weeks Before
8

Plan Kids's activities

3 Weeks Before
9

Determine the size of your turkey and order it

3 Weeks Before
10

Stock up on foild, freezer bags and leftover containers

3 Weeks Before
11

Write out your complete list of ingredients needed for the recipes you have planned

2 weeks before
12

Gather items on your list you have already at home

2 weeks before
13

Make your final grocery list

2 weeks before
14

Buy all décor items that you need to buy

2 weeks before
15

Buy all non perishable items on your grocery list

2 weeks before
16

Clean and Make room for new items in your pantry and freezer

2 weeks before
17

Make dinner rolls, pie crusts, dough, turkey stock and anything else that freezes well

2 weeks before
18

Polish silverware

2 weeks before
19

Iron table cloths and napkins

2 weeks before
20

Prepapre guest room and clean and make space in hall closet

1 week before
21

Clean the house

1 week before
22

Shop for remaining groceries and alcohol

1 week before
23

Take out and clean special occasion serving pieces, glasses etc

1 week before
24

Decorate your home

1 week before
25

Start making and storing ice cubes

1 week before
26

Move frozen turkey to refrigerator to thaw

4 days before
27

Call and confirm your guests and double check food assignments (if any)

4 days before
28

Let the kids start their crafts and activities

4 days before
29

Take out rolls, pie crusts and other made-ahead foods from freezer

2 day before
30

Make cranberry sauce, gravy bases and refriferate

2 day before
31

Cut and cube bread for stuffing

2 day before
32

Buy all fresh ingredients

2 day before
33

Bake pies, cookies and rolls

Day Before
34

Make any side dishes, casseroles that can be refrigerated

Day Before
35

Cut all vegetables except potato and store in resealable bags

Day Before
36

Wash and dry salad greens and store in resealable bags

Day Before
37

Tidy your home if required

Day Before
38

Set the table

Day Before
39

Set up beverage centre

Day Before
40

Layout serving dishes and other utensils

Day Before
41

Recharge your camera

Day Before
42

Make the stuffing and cook the turkey

Thanksgiving day
43

Prepare any food, gravy or whipping cream on your list

Thanksgiving day
44

Warm/Reheat dishes that you made ahead

Thanksgiving day
45

Chill Beverages

Thanksgiving day
46

Carve the turkey

Thanksgiving day
47