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With only a couple of days left before Thanksgiving, you should already have all of your groceries purchased and some of your sides and desserts made. Your kitchen and the rest of your home smells wonderful, but is it ready for guests? Use these quick and easy tips to make sure your Thanksgiving dinner is going to be the best ever.
Get Your Kitchen Ready
If you have an open floor plan, your kitchen needs to be spotless on Thanksgiving. Here are some quick tips to get your kitchen in tip-top shape:
- If you haven’t organized your utensil drawers or cleaned out your pantry, don’t do it now. It will take too much time and you won’t be able to finish before guests arrive.
- Make reheatable side dishes and desserts the 1-2 days before Thanksgiving so you won’t stress as much on the day.
Get Your Dining Room Ready
If you’re going to be eating in your dining room, you’re going to need to have it clean. Dust the chairs and cover the table with a festive tablecloth. If you already made or bought a centerpiece and some festive table decor, set up the table the night before Thanksgiving so it’s ready when your guests arrive. If you have the time and space, set up separate stations for drinks, desserts, and appetizers to keep your guests from lingering in the kitchen while you put the finishing touches on dinner.
Get Your Bathroom Ready
If you only have time to really clean one room in your home, make sure it’s the bathroom.
- Clean the toilet bowl and lids.
- Disinfect the faucet, sink, toilet handle, and lightswitch.
- Light a pumpkin-scented or apple-scented candle.
- Make sure there’s enough soap, toilet paper, and guest towels.
Get Your Living Room Ready
Whether you enjoy football or just plan on entertaining people who do, your living room and home theater are going to be in high demand all day. Turn on the TV but either turn down the volume or mute it while you’re eating. If you haven’t had time to deep clean your living room, don’t worry. If you’re super short on time, place any clutter into bags or storage bins and hide them in your car’s trunk, your shed, or your garage until after your guests leave.
Get Your Guest Room Ready
Having guests stay the night or weekend? Make your guest space cozy and comfortable with these quick and easy tips:
- Make sure your guests have fresh, clean bedding.
- Put a chocolate on your guest’s pillow.
- Provide your guest with your WIFI password by printing it out and framing it.
- Make up a basket of essential toiletries in case your guests forget something.
- Plug in a nightlight or leave your guests a flashlight in case they need to get up in the middle of the night for a late-night snack or to use the restroom.
Get Your Exterior Ready
If you live in a wooded area or in the north where it might already be snowing, make sure to clear off your walkway, front steps, and porch before your guests arrive. It will make your home look neater and make it safer for your guests. If you live in the south where it’s still relatively warm at Thanksgiving, set up a seating area outside where guests can relax in your quiet backyard.
- Make sure your guests have fresh, clean bedding.
- Put a chocolate on your guest’s pillow.
- Provide your guest with your WIFI password by printing it out and framing it.
- Make up a basket of essential toiletries in case your guests forget something.
- Plug in a nightlight or leave your guests a flashlight in case they need to get up in the middle of the night for a late-night snack or to use the restroom.
