Both of these alone can be very stressful on their own: hosting Thanksgiving and moving into a new home. Can you imagine hosting Thanksgiving in a home you just moved to? It can potentially be incredibly stressful if you have not had a chance to unpack fully yet. You may also be hosting for just your small family, but it can still be incredibly stressful! In an effort to help reduce your stress, we will share some tips and tricks we have learned over the years.
To start, make sure all of your kitchen appliances, dishes, cookware, and any other supplies (like your spices!) you might need are unpacked. If you are not fully unpacked, it is important to at least know where all of the items you will need are. We would suggest you unpack them before the holiday. If there are items you are missing or you may have purged when unpacking, add them to your next shopping trip.
If time allows, we would suggest you do some cooking before the big day so you can get a feel for how your new stove and stovetop work. As you likely know, every stove is a bit different. This also holds true for any other new kitchen appliances you might plan on using. If you are struggling with getting the temperatures right, we would recommend that maybe you let your guests help with some of the dishes or even order some dishes from a local restaurant or grocery store already made.
On Thanksgiving day, we want to remind you to be sure you relax and feel the love of everyone who is over! It is a special feeling, knowing you have loved ones who want to celebrate the special day with you. Try not to stress out (moving is stressful as it is!) and be in the moment as much as you can with your loved ones. Create new, wonderful memories in your new home!