Thanksgiving is a special time of year we eagerly anticipate each November. The food, the family, the laughter—it's the beginning of the holiday season!
If you're hosting this year's Thanksgiving feast in your brand-new Schaeffer home, then you're in great company with a state-of-the-art kitchen and an open floor plan perfect for entertaining.
Let’s dive into how you can make hosting this Thanksgiving as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
To ensure a smooth and stress-free Thanksgiving, start by planning early. Once you decide to host, the first step is to invite everyone you want to join. Even the last-minute planners tend to make Thanksgiving plans early in November, so get those invitations out ASAP. Meanwhile, start thinking about seating arrangements. Thanks to your flexible, open floor plan, this part will be a breeze!
Organization is your best friend when hosting a big holiday like Thanksgiving. It helps you avoid last-minute scrambles for missing ingredients or cleaning frenzies before guests arrive. Begin by making comprehensive lists of tasks, schedules for the upcoming weeks, and shopping lists for all your ingredients and supplies. Bonus: There's something incredibly satisfying about checking items off your list!
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, so it’s crucial to have a game plan for your menu. Decide what dishes you’ll be serving and let your guests know what they can bring to contribute. Once your menu is set, start shopping for non-perishable items like baking ingredients, bread cubes, and spices. Designate a section of your pantry as “Thanksgiving Central” to keep everything organized and easily accessible.
Avoid the stress of cooking everything on Thanksgiving Day by preparing as much as you can in advance. Casseroles can be pre-made, vegetables chopped and ready to cook. While the turkey needs to be fresh, most other dishes can be prepped ahead of time, so they’re ready to pop into the oven or onto the stove. It’s time to make that fabulous new kitchen work for you!
Happy Thanksgiving! From our family at Schaffer Homes to yours!
