Day 12
• Clean out the fridge and freezer to free up space.
• Gather your holiday recipes and cross-reference the ingredients you have with the ones you'll need to buy.
• Check your inventory of cookware, serving pieces, and food storage containers to see what’s missing. If you're in need of something, contact a family member or friend to see if you can borrow or share items.
Day 11
• Shop for groceries and pick up everything you'll need to complete your holiday recipes. If it can be baked or cooked ahead of time, buy the ingredients now.
• Be sure to purchase plenty of frozen hors d'oeuvres and finger foods - they're a lifesaver when guests drop by unexpectedly.
• If you have kids at home, hire a babysitter rather than taking them with you. Shopping alone will help you stay focused.
Day 10
• Cook any dishes ahead of time that you can. Casseroles, appetizers and desserts can be frozen, thus saving you time on the big day.
• Before starting your cooking and baking, lay out all the ingredients and baking supplies you'll need. Try to clean as you go, minimizing the mess.
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Hi ho! thanks for the itinerary I can make up a lovely one for my self using the items that work for me... the decoration party sounds fun I should try it next year and tell you about it... don't have to many friends but hay it's more fun with a few best friends... I would like you to write and show how to wrape presents... I love the wrape but find a lot of people that don't seem to think they can do it with out instructions... and how to decorat the boxes...I do flat pottery peaces just like cookies and use them one the boxes...you could show how to make cardbord ones too they then are put on the tree... or how about going for a Christmas walk to collect pincones and other nuts to put into a basket under the tree... Heidi12