We are just a couple of days away from Thanksgiving. Have you started your Thanksgiving preparations yet? Regardless of if you are having guests over for the holiday or you enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner with just your immediate family, you are going to want the day to go smoothly. 

These 5 things to do today to get ready for Thanksgiving will help your entire week go more smoothly! 

5 Things to Do Today to Get Ready for Thanksgiving

Get the Turkey Out of the Freezer

If you have a turkey that is 16-19 pounds, today (Saturday) is the day to take it out of the freezer! If your turkey is smaller than that, don’t take it out yet, but be prepared to in the next day or two.

Plan Your Menu

It’s important to plan out your menu before Thanksgiving. The day and the act of cooking will go much better if you have a plan ready and you know what you are going to be cooking. It also helps you to know what you need to shop for. 

Go Shopping Now

I hate, hate, hate shopping in the days before a holiday. I don’t like dealing with empty shelves (even more likely this year), and I don’t like dealing with long lines. That’s why I highly recommend that you finish off your holiday shopping today! Sure, Saturdays are often pretty busy at the grocery store, but it will be much better than if you wait until the day or two before Thanksgiving. 

Deep Clean and Organize Your Kitchen

Cooking, especially when you are cooking a large meal, is much easier to do if your kitchen is clean and organized. I say get it in shape now to save yourself time and frustration this week. 

Take Time for Yourself

If you are typically the cook of your family holiday dinners, this is going to be a busy week for you. Take time today to relax. Allow yourself to enjoy some quiet time now. You deserve it!