The count down to Thanksgiving begins... Only 7 more days to get everything done! Let's not panic. If you are hosting, hopefully you've ordered your Turkey and have your menu written out. Hopefully you've enlisted some helpers and are not going to make all the items yourself. If you haven't delegated, please do so. Also, keep a to-do-list handy and cross something off everyday so that you're not leaving it all for next week. Even when you are not hosting, there's plenty of work to do!
We are going to Virginia, to my brother's house. Mark created a spread sheet for the 'big day' and we all know what we're bringing. I am responsible for the sweet potato casserole. I got the recipe from a friend, who got it from her MIL, and I have been making it for years! It's full of butter and brown sugar and has a pecan crumble on top, not mini marshmallows. It's seriously delicious. I also will bring homemade cranberry sauce. The kids like to make this with me. Finally, I will make a pumpkin pie. These 3 items can be made ahead of time and travel well.
If you are going to be a guest somewhere, it's nice to bring a small gift for the host. If you are staying over night, some other food items might be appreciated. When my brother and his family stayed with us last year they brought a chicken pot pie for another meal. It was helpful and yummy! Quiches travel well and make for an easy breakfast the next morning.
A fun way to enlist the kid's help is by having them make place cards. They can use card stock, markers, and stickers to make cute ones. Having some games ready for little one's who don't want to sit for hours at the table is a good idea too. If you have a separate table for the kids, covering it with butcher paper so they can draw on it helps keep them busy. They could also write or draw all the things they are thankful for.
Finally, let's not forget to enjoy Thanksgiving. It's a day to practice hospitality and you don't want to be too stressed out. May your heart of thanks spill out on to all those around you. Happy planning.
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