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End the Last-Minute Meal Rush

By Jordan | Projects

Author:  Spring (Jordan)

Our entire family is at my parents’ house for Thanksgiving.  There will be 10 of us, and my mother came up with a solution to end the last minute, frantic rush and asked me to share it with you.

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She made a list of little jobs that need to be done at the last minute.  She puts them in a box and asks each person to take one.  Everyone enjoys this because they like to help out but aren’t always sure what to do.  This makes it easier for my mother, too.

All of you graphic designers out there could customize them on the computer, but Mom takes the old-fashioned route on this.

Her to-do list is this:

1.  Put ice and water in the glasses.

2.  Open the wine.

3.  Help put food on table.

4.  Say grace.

5.  Take dessert orders and serve.

6.  Cut and plate dessert.

7.  Help clear table before dessert.

8.  Take coffee/tea orders and serve.

9.  Help clear table after dessert.

You can customize it to fit your needs.

Cheers!

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  1. Lavender Dreams says

    November 22, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    That would be a great idea! Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your week! ♥

  2. pandorasbox says

    November 22, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Great idea…the few moments before dinner is served can certainly be crazy and hurried! Happy Thanksgiving

  3. Patricia says

    November 22, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    That is such a great idea. I’m stealing it, okay?

  4. Kim says

    November 22, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Great idea. I should hand some of these out.

  5. Beth Harper says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:48 am

    Great idea!!

  6. Beth Harper says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:49 am

    Happy Thanksgiving!!

  7. Lauren says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Great idea! Our celebration is small since family all live far away but I can see that this would help tremendously and let everyone enjoy the day more!

  8. Jen says

    November 23, 2011 at 8:52 am

    I think this is a terrific idea. Perfect for a big group.

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Jeannette

  9. Erin says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:00 am

    I love this idea. L-O-V-E, love it! I so enjoy reading your blogs! You two are so crafty & creative! Miss you Jordan!:)

  10. Carolyn Rasnick says

    November 23, 2011 at 11:25 am

    I’m taking some of these to my sister’s house to pass out. I’m always the one that gets ALL of these tasks to do at the last minute!! (Except saying grace!) Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there in blogland!!

  11. Teresa (Our Corner House) says

    November 23, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    This is a fun idea. This will be our first Thanksgiving with family in years, since it seems we’re usually running off somewhere. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

  12. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    November 23, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    This is such a great idea!! I hope all of you have a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving!

  13. classiccasualhome.com says

    November 25, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    Excellent idea…going to try this at Christmas. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Jordan and Janette

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