A Printable Timeline and Cooking Plan For Thanksgiving

Getting ready for Thanksgiving can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help. We’ve put together a Thanksgiving Checklist to make sure you’re organized and prepared. From planning your menu to keeping track of who is bringing what side dishes, to creating a grocery list to avoid running to the store on Thanksgiving morning, and a cooking timeline to remove the stress of when to start cooking what — we’ve got you covered!

I also asked my sisters and mom for their top hosting tips, and they shared some great advice. Here are some of their tips:

1. Make sure you clean your oven before you start cooking everything. It’s a great task for one day this week or this weekend!
2. Shop early to avoid last-minute crowds and stress.
3. Create a schedule for each day (can you tell the type of family I grew up in HAHA) but be flexible. Not everything will go as planned, but that’s okay.
4. Don’t plan for more than one or two items that need to be cooked at the last second before dinner (like gravy).
5. Plan when you will shower/relax a bit before dinner so you feel refreshed and can enjoy the meal.
6. Take a moment to be thankful for all you are blessed with.