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John W / Mel John Waiveris - Invisible Gold, LLC. <john@invisiblegold.com> 11/22/2025 8:07:21 AM MST |
A Stress-Free Thanksgiving Week: Your Final Prep Checklist Simple steps to keep calm, stay organized, and get your home ready for the big day. Thanksgiving week doesn’t have to feel like a sprint. With just a few focused tasks now, you can set yourself up for a holiday that feels relaxed, welcoming, and joyful. This checklist keeps things simple—cleaning only the areas that truly matter, prepping guest spaces, and getting your kitchen ready for the main event. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or keeping things cozy, these small steps make a big difference. 1. Refresh the Kitchen: Clear Countertops & Prep for Cooking Flow - The kitchen does the heavy lifting on Thanksgiving, so give it a quick reset: Clear your countertops of mail, small appliances, or anything you don’t need on Wednesday or Thursday. Wipe down surfaces (counters, appliance fronts, refrigerator handle, cabinet pulls). Clean your sink so it's ready for the surge of dishes. Check dish soap, sponges, and towels—you’ll want them on hand. Sanitize cutting boards and give them a light oil if needed. A little breathing room in the kitchen today means less scrambling tomorrow. 2. Make Space in the Fridge & Freezer - If you do one thing this week, do this: Toss old leftovers and expired condiments. Wipe shelves so new dishes have clean landing spots. Designate zones for prepped dishes, ingredients, and leftovers. Freeze ice now—your freezer won't need extra stress on Thursday. Your future self will thank you when you're trying to fit in a turkey, casseroles, and desserts. 3. Touch-Point Cleaning: Focus on What Guests Actually Notice. You don’t need a top-to-bottom deep clean. Focus on the high-impact places: Door handles Light switches Countertops Fridge and microwave handles Bathroom surfaces Trash bins (inside and out) A quick wipe with a natural enzyme cleaner like Kleen Green refreshes these spots fast without harsh chemicals. 4. Prep the Guest Spaces (In Under 10 Minutes Each) If you have overnight guests: Change the sheets and plump the pillows. Add a fresh towel stack. Clear a small space in the closet or on a dresser. Do a quick dust and vacuum. Add a cozy touch—a candle, a spare blanket, or a handwritten welcome note. Guest rooms don’t need perfection—they just need to feel cared for. 5. Reset the Bathroom - This room will see the most traffic: Wipe sink, faucet, and counter. Refresh the toilet area. Empty the trash. Stock extra TP where guests can see it. Put out a clean hand towel. Optional: Add a small seasonal touch like a pinecone or candle. Just a few minutes makes the whole home feel cleaner. 6. Prepare Your Serving Essentials. Save yourself time on Thanksgiving Day: Check your serving spoons, trivets, platters. Pull out anything you’ll need for gravy, carving, pies, or sides. Make sure the coffee maker and mugs are ready for after dinner. Set it all on one “Thanksgiving staging shelf” so it’s easy to grab. 7. Create a Calm, Welcoming Atmosphere - A peaceful home sets the tone before guests even arrive: Open blinds and let in natural light. Put on a favorite playlist or soft background music. Light a candle or simmer cinnamon + citrus on the stove. Add simple seasonal decorations like branches, mini pumpkins, or a fall table runner. It’s the small touches—not the perfect clean—that make people feel welcome. 8. Don’t Forget to Take Care of You - Stress-free hosting starts with you: Pick out your Thanksgiving outfit now. Prep a simple breakfast for Thursday morning. Give yourself 20 minutes in the evening to unwind. A calmer you makes for a calmer home. Enjoy a Thanksgiving That Feels Effortless With these simple tasks done ahead of time, you can step into the holiday feeling grounded, prepared, and ready to enjoy the people around you. A little preparation today brings a lot more peace tomorrow. Use the code MORG18 to get 18% off of your order. | ||||||
John W / Mel John Waiveris - Invisible Gold, LLC. <john@invisiblegold.com> 11/18/2025 7:59:42 AM MST |
Get Your Kitchen Holiday-Ready: Simple Cleaning Tips to Start Two Weeks Before Thanksgiving The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun! While the week before the holiday is usually filled with last-minute grocery runs and recipe planning, right now—two weeks out—is the perfect time to give your kitchen a gentle refresh. A little prep now means a calmer, smoother, more joyful holiday week later. And the best part? You don’t need harsh chemicals or marathon cleaning sessions to get your kitchen holiday-ready. Kleen Green makes it easy to tackle the big jobs naturally and without stress. Start with the Heart of the Kitchen: Your Oven Most of us don’t clean the oven the day before roasting a turkey—and for good reason. Doing it this far ahead means you won’t be juggling fumes, heat, or drying time during the busiest cooking days of the year. - Remove the racks and give them a good soak with warm water and a little Kleen Green. - Spray the interior with a Kleen Green dilution and let the natural enzymes go to work. - Wipe it down after letting it sit—no heavy scrubbing needed. - A clean oven heats more evenly, which is exactly what you want when you’re relying on it for pies, breads, casseroles, and that beautiful turkey. Give Your Counters a Fresh Start Counters tend to become landing zones for everything—mail, backpacks, mugs, grocery bags—especially as the weather gets colder and family gatherings ramp up. Clear everything off and wipe the entire surface with Kleen Green. This not only freshens the area but also creates a clean “command center” for all the chopping, kneading, seasoning, and plating you’ll be doing. Bonus: Decluttering now makes next week’s food prep feel almost effortless. Refresh Your Cutting Boards Thanksgiving cooking puts your cutting boards to work: vegetables, breads, herbs, and more. Two weeks out is the perfect time to give them a deep but natural clean. - Rinse them well. - Spray with Kleen Green and let it sit to break down any lingering residues. - Wipe and rinse again. - For wooden boards, follow up with a light coat of oil to keep them from drying out. - This quick refresh gives you a clean, safe surface for all your produce and prep work. Do the Foundation Work Now—Enjoy the Holiday Later Think of this weekend as your “pre-prep.” A clean oven, clear counters, and refreshed cutting boards set the tone for a calm and organized Thanksgiving week. When you’re busy baking pies and basting turkeys, you’ll be so glad you took the time to set the stage now. With just a little care (and the gentle help of Kleen Green), your kitchen will feel warm, welcoming, and ready for all the delicious memories to come. Use the code MORG18 to get 18% off of your order. | ||||||
Glenn 11/9/2025 6:29:02 AM MST | Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13
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