Thanksgiving is such a great time of the year. It's the time to be thankful for everything good in your life. It's also a special time to spend precious moments with family from near and far.
It also means making food, setting up decorations and all that stuff that can be so time-consuming, but not if you have these nifty hacks. You'll thank me later, you'll see.
Take a tip from none other than Martha Stewart when you chop all your veggies ahead of time and store them in containers. Yipee!
Speaking of food, forget serving individual plates. Just set everything up like a buffet and let people serve themselves. Make them work too, hee, hee.
Don't worry about running around on Thanksgiving day. Take your china out the night before and get the table ready to go.
If you're not sure how to set up the table properly, I've got you covered. Use this handy infographic for both formal and informal table settings.
Similar to the buffet dinner idea, don't play bartender all night. Let people make their own drinks and make one for yourself too.
Wanna cook multiple things in the oven at the same time? No problem. This super cool tiered oven rack will do the trick.
If you're running out of space on your stove keep things like mashed potatoes warming up while people come back for seconds.
If you need to make a big batch of food try washing all the veggies in the dishwasher instead. That's so genius.
If you're looking for a unique and festive decor, hollow out a pumpkin and use it as a flower vase. So pretty.
If you're worried about ruining your beautiful wood table just line it with newspapers under the tablecloth. No more mess!
Wrap your dishes made in casseroles in foil wrap and stack them in the cooler. The insulation will keep them warm.
This way you'll have individual servings that are both super easy and delicious with a crispy finish. I bet everyone will love it.
You can do this simply by using things like apples, gourds, and pinecones to make your Thanksgiving table look festive with very little effort.
There are tons of great ideas to make this day go a lot smoother for you. Then you can just enjoy.
