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Welcome to Our Homes!
Last Saturday, we invited you into our kitchens as we prepared our Thanksgiving dinners. Wednesday evening, we talked about managing our holiday budgets and making thoughtful decisions about our resources.
And today, we're bringing it all together!
Ms. Leona is in her kitchen, and I'm in mine. We're going to show you how we each get our homes ready to welcome family and friends for Thanksgiving.
We don't do everything the same way, and that's part of the fun! We hope you'll pick up a few ideas, share some of your own, and enjoy spending time with us.
So come on in, friends! Let's get ready for Thanksgiving!"
1. Getting Our Kitchens Ready
- Clearing countertops and making room for holiday cooking
- Organizing the refrigerator and freezer
- Checking what can be done ahead of time
- Making space for guests who want to help
- What we're doing differently this year
2. Setting Up Our Buffets and Serving Stations
- Where the food will go
- Arranging serving dishes and utensils
- Keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold
- Making it easy for guests to serve themselves
- Using what we already own before buying anything new
3. Preparing the Thanksgiving Table
- Tablecloths, napkins, dishes, and centerpieces
- Family heirlooms and favorite serving pieces
- Denise's grandmother's water glasses, cranberry dish, and little corn dish
- Simple ways to make a table feel beautiful without overspending
4. The Children's Table
- Making a special place for the little ones
- Child-friendly dishes and table settings
- Simple activities to keep children occupied
- Helping children feel included in the celebration
5. Welcoming Our Guests
- Where guests will place coats and belongings
- Beverage stations and the wassail bowl
- Making room for conversation and gathering
- Sharing responsibilities with family members
- Remembering that hospitality is about people, not perfection
And here at The Modern Home Economist...
We Don't Drift. We Decide! ❤️
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