1. Invite your guests well in advance. Since many families have multiple options, you want to be sure your party gets on their radar.
2. Determine the decor and buy your supplies about a week ahead of time. Even traditional holidays can follow a certain theme. Ideas for Thanksgiving themes are: Fall Harvest, Sparkle & Shine, mild weather may lend to an outdoor celebration, or keep it simple with fine linens, autumn flowers and candles.
3. Plan your menu. Will you be cooking a traditional meal of turkey, sweet potatoes, and green beans or will you mix it up with a gumbo, baked brie and tangerine pie?
4. If you're feeling overwhelmed, don't hesitate to delegate out tasks or have certain guests pitch in a dish, dessert or wine.
5. Decide what your post-eating festivities will be; watching or playing football, playing games, etc. Be sure to have enough supplies on hand to keep the kids happy.
6. Don't forgot the reason for the holiday. Take some time to give thanks to all the people in your life. If loved ones can't be there, have everyone jot down a quick note telling them they're thinking of them.
7. Most importantly though, is to relax, savor your time with friends and family. Enjoy this holiday celebration, it only comes around once a year!
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