Thanksgiving is a meal that can strike fear in the heart of even the most organized homemaker. These 15 ideas should help you plan not only for Thanksgiving, but for any holiday meal you may be hosting. 1. Create a Game Plan. Get out a legal pad, your calendar, and a sharpie pen (and maybe a stiff drink) and brainstorm Thanksgiving. Taking 20-30 minutes now will save you a lot of stress later. Trust me. 2. Eliminate dishes you do not need to make. Eliminating dishes is always the first step in meal planning. Who is going to bring what? Will your mother-in-law be bringing the stuffing? I like to use the "whoever said it, makes it" rule. If a guest says they love sweet potato pie,...
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