100 Days to Christmas » Thanksgiving meal planning http://100daystochristmas.com A daily dose of inspiration & motivation for the busy holiday season. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:01:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Kickin’ It, Pilgrim Style http://100daystochristmas.com/2011/11/21/kickin-it-pilgrim-style/ http://100daystochristmas.com/2011/11/21/kickin-it-pilgrim-style/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:01:05 +0000 listmama http://100daystochristmas.com/?p=2148 This week will be all about getting ready for the Thanksgiving meal. Each day will be an opportunity to prepare for the feast that lies ahead. Start early, take it slow, and enjoy the season! Thanksgiving memories tend to be centered around a table. It is easy to imagine family, lots of food, and lots [...]]]> 34 daysThis week will be all about getting ready for the Thanksgiving meal. Each day will be an opportunity to prepare for the feast that lies ahead. Start early, take it slow, and enjoy the season! Thanksgiving memories tend to be centered around a table. It is easy to imagine family, lots of food, and lots of laughter. The table is usually as much a part of the equation as the turkey! It is a good idea to plan ahead in order to make it as warm and inviting as your fondest memories.

Countdown to ChristmasThe Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to take out your best table linens and check them for stains or wrinkles. Give them a good ironing, if possible. Begin to think about your table settings. Do you have enough plates, glasses, and silverware for your crowd? If not, borrow from a friend or relative for the big day. And last but not least, plan to have some type of centerpiece. It could be as simple as candles, a bowl of fruit, or your handmade Thankful Tree. A personal touch adds so much to a holiday table.

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Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to sit down with your menu planner and begin to create a thorough Thanksgiving Grocery List*, ingredient by ingredient, [...]]]> 52 daysNow that you have your Thanksgiving menu planned, you can begin to inventory your pantry to discover exactly what you already have and what ingredients still need to be purchased.

Countdown to ChristmasToday’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to sit down with your menu planner and begin to create a thorough Thanksgiving Grocery List*, ingredient by ingredient, to figure out exactly what you have and what needs to be bought from the store. You don’t want to find yourself on Thanksgiving morning with no sage when your recipe clearly calls for sage! Collect this week’s grocery ad circulars to scout out the best deals.

* Available as a download in the 100 Days to Christmas 2011 eBook.  Members to ListPlanIt.com can print or download a blank Holiday Party Planner in Holidays & Occasions as a worksheet for your Thanksgiving grocery list.

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