Stress Less Thanksgiving Ideas – Continued
When I requested Thanksgiving Stress Less ideas, I received this suggestion from Amy at Crunchy Domestic Goddess. We may have heard this idea before but the delightful story is worth sharing.
Last year, when I was 41 weeks pregnant, we ordered our Thanksgiving dinner from Whole Foods. It took all of the stress out of planning and cooking, but we still enjoyed a very tasty meal.
My son made his debut (at home in a planned home birth) on Thanksgiving Day. He was born at 2:14 p.m. and by 3:30 p.m. my husband, daughter, sister and I, as well as our midwives, were all feasting on our pre-made turkey dinner. It was one of the best meals I’d ever eaten. And we had leftovers for about a week afterwards which was especially nice since we were all too busy enjoying our new son to cook!
I don’t know why I’m not doing it again this year (the Whole Foods part, not the giving birth on Thanksgiving Day part), but there’s something about cooking at home that’s quite satisfying (when you aren’t 41 weeks pregnant).
Another great idea comes from Andie D at Grumppopotamus. This suggestion is true any time you consider entertaining at home.
A good idea is to ask guests to help. Most people want to help, and it brings everyone together. MUCH better than having a stressed out host with guests sitting around pretending that they are having fun.
On a personal note, today I am thankful for my husband and older son who prepare the food for our annual Post-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving (less stress because it gives us more time to prepare). This is the second year they have done the cooking which makes it a tradition in my book.
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Comments
How nice that your son & husband cook together! I love cooking, helping the cook.
That said, I'd really love to give my kids a chance to cook with their father.
Posted by: Andie D. | November 16, 2007 8:28 AM
I followed this post from NaBlo. I can't imagine giving birth and hosting a dinner party on the same day. Even if I don't have to cook. I'm all for making Thanksgiving less stressful. I pretty much leave the cooking to someone else now days and just show up to eat.
Posted by: Eve | November 16, 2007 12:46 PM