Steps to Get Your House Ready for Thanksgiving Guests

There was viral news a few days ago about an Ohio mother who closed off her living room until Thanksgiving because she had cleaned it already. The original Tweet by her son had been retweeted and shared a thousand times and some news agencies had picked up the story. Now, everyone has picked up the idea. Thanksgiving is fast approaching and everyone, especially moms, are busy preparing for it. The following are some steps to get your house ready for Thanksgiving guests.First, it is best to prepare the guest list and invite guests as early as two weeks before Thanksgiving. Although some people can decide to open their house to everyone, it is difficult to plan and prepare this way. Second, the homeowner can prepare the menu and order things in advance. If everyone is too busy, it may be best to opt for a catered meal or order from a restaurant. If the dinner is potluck, a menu must still be prepared. The homemaker must advise the guests what to food to bring. Third, the homeowner must prepare everything needed for the dinner like glassware, tables and chairs, dinnerware, bowls and serving platters, flatware, table linen, etc. Fourth, for a stress-free Thanksgiving celebration, it is good practice to seek help from friends, neighbors, and family members in advance. The homemaker can assign housecleaning tasks to family members so she can do other more important duties. Fifth, if cooking for the Thanksgiving feast, the homemaker must prepare her kitchen. She must make sure that she has the right utensils. For smaller kitchens, she must plan food stations for Thanksgiving so that guests can easily find what they need without the need to ask her. For food that can be prepared in advance, she can make them and store them in the freezer for thawing in time for dinner. Last but not the least, everyone should enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from Torelli Realty!