How to Have a Stress-free Thanksgiving

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner for a crowd can put a lot of pressure on the person cooking the meal. There are ways you can make the holiday less stressful if you follow the advice below.

1. Plan ahead for your holiday meal. Make a list of everything that you will need for your Thanksgiving dinner.
2. Make out a guest list and contact everyone by phone.
3. Plan the menu for your Thanksgiving dinner.
4. Go shopping early so that you won't have to wait in long lines at the checkout counter. By shopping early, you also avoid the risk of not finding the items you need at the grocery store.
5. Bake the breads and rolls a couple days before Thanksgiving and store them in the freezer.
   
6. Chop the vegetables a couple days ahead of time and place them in the refrigerator in plastic air-tight containers.
7. Remove your turkey from the freezer 3 days before Thanksgiving and place it in the refrigerator to thaw.
8. Prepare your desserts the night before Thanksgiving.
9. Cook your turkey and side dishes Thanksgiving Day.
10. Relax and enjoy the meal with your family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving!