Your Stress Free Thanksgiving Prep Guide (and How to Actually Enjoy It This Year!)
The Holidays are right around the corner. Thanksgiving brings people together, which is exactly why hosting can feel equal parts exciting and overwhelming. But here’s the good news: with a little planning and a few smart systems, you can stay organized, feel calm, and actually enjoy the holiday right along with everyone else.
Below is your go-to guide to get ready for Thanksgiving without the overwhelm.
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1–2 Weeks Before: The Foundation Week
This is where you set yourself up for success.
Create Your Hosting To-Do List
Break everything into categories:
• Kitchen prep
• Grocery shopping
• Guest room or sleeping arrangements
• Table styling
• Cleaning & organization
• Activities / kids’ setup
Just seeing it organized makes it feel doable.
Clear the Kitchen Hotspots
You don’t need a full pantry renovation — just reset the areas you’ll use most:
• Countertops
• Fridge & freezer
• Spice cabinet
• Cooking tools
A little pre-holiday organization saves you SO much stress on the big day.
Plan Your Menu (and delegate!)
Decide what you’re cooking and what you’re outsourcing.
Pro tip: choose 1–2 “hero dishes” and keep everything else simple.
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Week of Thanksgiving: The Action Week
Shop Smart
Finish your grocery shopping early in the week.
Break it into:
• Produce
• Pantry
• Baking supplies
• Beverages
• Paper goods & backups
Prep Anything You Can Early
• Wash and chop veggies
• Make dessert ahead
• Pre-measure ingredients
• Set up a self-serve drink station
Your future self will thank you on Thursday.
Reset Your Entryway
Guests walk in here first — make it warm and welcoming:
• Add a simple fall wreath
• Put out a clean mat
• Light a candle
• Clear the drop-zone clutter
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Thanksgiving Morning: Keep It Light & Peaceful
Set the Table Early
Whether you’re going classic, cozy, or California-modern, set it early so you’re not rushing later.
Turn on Music + Open the Windows
Instant mood lift.
A calm home = a calm host.
Give Yourself Break Moments
You deserve to enjoy the holiday, too:
• Take 5 minutes outside
• Sip your coffee slowly
• Put on a favorite playlist
• Ask for help — really
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After the Holiday: The Fun Part
Before the December craziness hits, this is the perfect moment to refresh your home, simplify your spaces, and get ahead of the holiday season instead of chasing it.
If you’re dreaming of:
• a functional kitchen and pantry
• beautifully styled entertaining spaces
• a guest-ready home
• a clutter-free closet
• or your whole home feeling lighter, calmer, and more you…
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Let’s make this season feel good for you, too.