Halloween is over, mushy pumpkins have been tossed, and you’re sick from eating all the leftover candy. And it’s time to start thinking about the next holiday.
No, not that one. Despite the best attempts of retailers everywhere to distract you, there’s another holiday ahead.
Right-o! And if you are the lucky designated stickee, the bird will be roasting at your house this year. It’s going to be a beautiful bird, and you don’t want to waste one of its perfectly good drumsticks by using it to beat someone who talked smack about the stains on the tablecloth.
You have 21 days between now and Thanksgiving. Make it easy on yourself and begin evaluating your needs now. Grab a pen and notepad and jot down ideas.
- Clean tablecloths (again, spare the turkey drumstick!).
- Look into a cleaning service if that’s an option. If not, look at your calendar and figure out a cleaning plan.
- Neatly file personal papers to hide from prying eyes.
- Keep eyes open for deals on green beans for the casserole.
- Order your pie NOW.
- Plastic or real cutlery?
- Stock the liquor cabinet – who knows who’ll need it?
- Figure out what size bird you’ll need.
- Can the vegan cousin safely eat your bourbon-spiked yams?
Plan early, and keep your sense of humor. Or test the liquor cabinet for quality.
Happy November!
