Thanksgiving Meal Timeline
7 DAYS AHEAD
Menu Plan-Decide your menu. Remember to include appetizers, salads, side dishes and desserts.
Make a Grocery List-Make a list of ingredients you need on the Thanksgiving Planner.
6 DAYS AHEAD
Grocery Shop-Start looking for deals on baking goods at the beginning of November. The best deals on turkey are usually the week of Thanksgiving.
Make Ice-If you’ll be serving a large crowd, start storing ice in plastic zipper bags now.
5 DAYS AHEAD
Make Place Cards and Other Decorations-If you didn’t stock up at last year’s clearance sales, use some simple items around your house to make place cards and center pieces. For a simple table decoration, use a long piece of fabric as a table runner and top it with tiny pumpkins and gourds.
Ranch Events Thanksgiving Menu Planner for you to use:
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