Thanksgiving prep

• Color-coded prep list: red = buy, orange = cook, green = done
• Place cards made — one color per family branch
• Table runner + napkins in the autumn palette pulled
• Centerpiece: gourds + leaves gathered, nothing scented
• Drink station set apart from the cooking zone
• Snack tray for early arrivals: rainbow veggie platter
• Kids' craft table: leaf tracing + crayons ready
• Fridge shelf cleared for the brining bucket
• Dishwasher emptied the night before — space for the day
• Leftover plan: colored containers per household
• Photo spot picked: good light, clear background
• Playlist queued before the first guest rings