"I coordinate with everyone coming over with what they bring- appetizers, salad, side dishes, etc. I start the Tuesday before by making the stuffing and mashed potatoes. I make cranberry sangria the night before. I order pies to pick up on Thanksgiving morning. Thanksgiving morning, I only had to worry about preparing the turkey. Anything heated goes in the crockpot." -Anonymous, 56
"Size up your guest list and your objective for hosting Thanksgiving. Then remember these four suggestions: 1. Plan, 2. Delegate, 3. Prep, 4. Entertain. More families and friends are moving away from just showing up with kids and expecting to sit and eat. So look to your guests as contributors to the feast. Make it like a potluck, and try not to do it all. It begins with why and what. Why are you hosting the meal, and what's on the menu?" -Anonymous, 60(ish)
"I use my partner as a sous-chef. They run me anything I need and stay the hell out of my way when I need them to. Having the extra set of hands helps, and they roll family out of the kitchen when needed. It's a tight ship." -Anonymous, 42
"One of my favorite things when prepping is picking dishes with easy-to-help-with tasks. There's always someone who wants to help cook, so I always have a few things that are really easy for someone to help with and chat while we do so. Make a playlist of songs that pump you up to have on in the background. I also like to get out photo albums, decks of cards, funny coffee table books, and other such items so that guests aren't just staring at me if I have things to do." -Anonymous
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