We’ve all heard the motto of the Boy Scouts: “Be Prepared.” When its founder was asked, “For what?” he answered, “Why, for any old thing.” We will assume this includes a house full of Thanksgiving guests. Here are tips on how to create a relaxing Thanksgiving Day.
Check Your Oven’s Temperature
Check your oven to make sure it’s heating properly. Buy an oven thermometer and place it in the oven. Set the oven thermostat to 350 degrees F. The oven should heat to between 325 degrees and 375 degrees. In most cases, it is considered acceptable if the actual temperature is within 25 degrees of the set temperature. It is often possible to adjust the thermostat knob or to recalibrate the electronic range control if the oven is not reaching the right temperature.
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Clean the Dishwasher Filter
Filters protect the pump and motor seals. Many dishwashers have a filter located under the spray arm, near the bottom of the appliance. Filters clog with sediment from hard water, food residue, and even detergent build-up. It is important to check the condition of the filter to make sure it is intact, has no holes in the screen, and is free of debris.
Prepare Your Kitchen
Get your dishes, serving platters, glasses, coffee cups, etc. cleaned and ready for your table a week before Thanksgiving. Wash tablecloths and napkins if necessary. Use sticky notes to plan what dish will be going onto what platter.
Tidy Up and Decorate
Thanksgiving is an occasion, so welcome your guests with a little autumnal flair. Hang a harvest wreath on your front door or display pumpkins indoors or out.
Focus on cleaning only the parts of your house your guests will use. This is no time to be “deep cleaning” the place. You have enough on your plate to think about.
- Clear space in the entryway closet for guests’ coats and belongings.
- Clean the bathrooms, including mirrors, and stock the bathroom with extra toilet paper. Provide clean hand towels.
- Spruce up the yard. Rake the leaves the day before your guests arrive, and if time allows, plant some fall flowers.
Perhaps the Boy Scouts are readying themselves for Thanksgiving guests, but the idea is the same. A little prepping can help you find time to enjoy the good food and people who have gathered in your home to spend time with you.
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