Party Planning and More…

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so we need to make sure that you are ready!

If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner, you must think about the key questions that I posted earlier.  Have all of those answers ready and keep in mind the following:  

• You should confirm which of your guests will be attending and if they will be bringing a guest.  Also, know what guests have children and have the appropriate food choices.  (Ask the parents what the kids do or don’t like ahead of time to make sure you are prepared.)
• Where will everyone be seated?  Do you have a large enough dining room for everyone?  If not, improvise!  A cardtable will work great with a nice table cloth and a small centerpiece.  If this is a table for the children, make the centerpiece a fun arrangement designed with kids in mind. 
• Ensure that everyone knows what time dinner will be served.  Have some light appetizers prepared to keep the guests satisfied prior to dinner.  This will also give you a buffer in the event that dinner take longer to cook than expected. 

Enjoy the holidays and have fun!  The point of having a gathering is for everyone to have a good time, including you!