Holiday Prep: Thanksgiving Setup
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- This week's installment of my holiday prep series is all about Thanksgiving,including how I set up my house in advance and other early preparations. I like doing all of this a week or so ahead, because it helps with time management during the super busy week of Thanksgiving. Please feel free to share any tips or tricks you use in your holiday or event planning by leaving comments or a video response. Thanks for watching!
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Long looooong time subscriber. I had drifted away from your channel for a while, but this video popped up in my stream and I'm so glad I watched it and you again Jen. You have been on such a journey since this video happened. I am enjoying your current content, aka you exploring the pacific northwest, but these videos are a treasure I will revisit again and again simply because I loved to watch you organize and plan and execute your projects. Wish you all the Best and God Bless! ❤❤
I love going back and watching these old videos, Jen. Longtime viewer (although have changed YT names) and so enjoy these holiday videos. Hard to believe fall will be here before we know it. Hope we’ll get a peak at Thanksgiving 2022 from you and the kiddos. Thanks for keeping these old videos posted.
every year i have to go back to see your videos love love them
I would LOVE to come to a party like this!!
Iam looking at these old videos 📹 I love them❤ 😊
All her suggestions still apply. I have learned so much
A lot of thought as gone into the preparations so beautiful.
Jen, you are the ultimate hostess and I know that your friends and family appreciate all that you do to make your Thanksgiving gathering a very special one. I also appreciate that you have shared the details of your planning with us. This will be a video that I will be watching over and over again. It is packed full of good, useful information. Have a blessed Thanksgiving celebration with your family and friends!
Aloha!
Hosting my first Thanksgiving with my husbands family. I'm so excited! I've gotten so much help from you in the past, I had to come back and re-watch all your prep videos to brush up.
oh jen, we all have many things to be grateful for, if only we would stop and look around us. we on youtube, have one more thing to be grateful for and that is you. you bring alot us great joy. remember that whenever you need to... thank you!
I love the idea of people being able to look back on what they were thankful for the previous Thanksgivings!
Thank you for this Jen. I love watching yourr videos - its like watching an episode of your fav tv prog - but better. The longer the better for me. Everything looks lovely. You really have changed my life with your videos. You often ask if anyone wants to see a video on something - I can't imagine ever saying no thanks. You make things that seemed a chore and boring to me, exciting fun and beautiful. Have a lovely Thanksgiving.
Wish you a Happy Thanksgiving... and I'm thankful for you, for taking the time to post these videos and for sharing and inspiring us so much.
Everything looks lovely, Jen! Can't wait to see the final touches and set-up. Thank you for sharing your tips, ideas and glimpses of your beautiful home.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
You're a great multi tasker Jen! I love hearing about all these projects you're doing. You're such an inspiration. Your set up for Thanksgiving looks amazing, and I loved the process you showed us in this video.
You are very inspiring Jen...always putting a smile on my face! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
XOXO
Happy Thanksgiving, Jen! I'm so ready for all the yummy food and spending time with my awesome family :)
I can't begin to tell you how much you have helped me. Planning ahead and organizing do not come natural to me, so I spend my time finding things and running around like a crazy person at the last minute for every holiday/event and I never really get to enjoy it. But your videos have turned me into a list making machine! LOL It has made such a difference. Thank you so much for your videos!
You have such great ideas. I love incorporating your ideas into my party planning!
Beautiful preparations!
Absolutely Wonderful!!! I can't wait for the Christmas videos!
This is such a great video! I watched it years ago but it’s useful info 👍love all the ideas 💡
Happy Thanksgiving!
Everything looks so pretty, great job. Renting stuff, that is a great tip, I wouldn't have thought of that. thanks for the tips.
WONDERFUL Video Jen! I love that it was long enough for a lil break for myself.. and all the information. Thank you. You give so much of yourself on all your channels and I thank you for being true to YOU no matter what anybody says. Have a Happy Thanksgiving :)
BEST Thanksgiving set up ever Jen! Love it! =D I watch it every year =D
This was incredible!
WOW! You are amazing!! Thanks for all sharing of your vids. You are truly awesome/ Happy Holidays to you and your family.
love the setup ...very nice.
So gorgeous, Jen! It looks warm and inviting. I'm sure your family and friends will absolutely love it and appreciate all of your hard-work and your incredible attention to detail that you put into this celebration. Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers, Christi :o)
Everything looks great. This was a great video and the tips would work for any party. I really like the tip about renting, I never thought of this. This vid is def a fav.
@sharingjam That was so sweet of you to say...thank you :)
As always, beautiful set up and organization. Thanks for sharing... Happy Thanksgiving! :)
Please do updated videos on Holiday Prep; I refer to your 2011 videos on this subject every year for tips. Thanks.
happy thanksgiving Jen :)
It looks simply lovely and very elegant. Your guests are lucky to have you as their hostess! Amazing presentation, a nice break for me today to sit and enjoy your show! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
I have loved watching your videos and I know I can locate a lot of what you have used on my own but I wanted to ask where did you rent your tables/chairs?
Thanks so much for posting this great ideas..... Thank you Happy Thanksgiveing to you and all your family
I want to have Thanksgiving at your house! We do nothing for the holiday here. I love holiday parties!
The thankful letters are such a cute idea!
Thank you so much...awesome ideas I will be using this weekend!
Jen...YOU and your home look great! The makeup color palette you have chosen looks perfect on you....as well, of course ....as being perfect for the holiday! Glad to see your still going with the darker lip. NO DOUBT your comfy home and thnksgiving meal will be a great success!! I hope you enjoy urself along w/everyone else that day! Great vid. Thanks. Jackie
your house is beautiful! thank you so much for sharing your holiday spirit with us. :)
I love your holiday prep: Thanksgiving setup video it helps me alot because I usually going crazy for Thanksgiving.I just to cook everything in one day not anymore.
I wonder how much weight does the chairs hold, I have rather large people in my family?
I love these long videos!!! I grab a snack and a drink and I am ready to go!!! haha
you put so much hard work into ur vids!thxs!
I can't believe you're going to do a tour on Thanksgiving morning. I'd be so busy! My fiance and I did Thanksgiving dinner (for the first time) our first year in our new home. We only had my parents over, and we thought that was stressful, lol. Your decorating looks amazing! I love the centerpieces.
i love a lot of of your holiday prep vids reminds me of shows i watch on tv that teach decorating or diy for house and stuff like that which I love to watch.... and your long vids don't bother me at all... this 40 min vid is like a one hour show without the commercials :)
This. Is. AWESOME! I don't know how I didn't see this video before, but it is great to watch (and I personally love the long videos :-) It's like How I used to watch Martha Stewart's Holiday Specials , but better!) I really hope we (my family) get to have Thanksgiving at our house this year so that I can actually use some of your amazing organization and planning ideas (holidays are always so disorganized, it's really frustrating because I thrive on order). Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Happy Turkey Day!
Hi Jen is 4:26 am I am on east coast and washing dishes and making my apple crazy I know.Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.I love love your videos they help me alot.Thank you.
Great Job Jen ... as a fellow planner i know the feeling that being organized gives and the stress release that comes from planning ahead.. Glad to see i am not the only one who set their table ahead of time ...it sure helped me have a stress free holiday - i even let others help with the clean up this year ( that was a weird feeling lol to give up control) Wishing and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving
corrie aka uglybobswife
@naymette I completely forgot about that! I think I'll move a lot of the cups & saucers down to the bottom shelf of that console table and put out another bowl for used k-cups and a plate for dirty spoons. Really only a handful of people ever drink the coffee anyway, but I like to be prepared just in case everyone wants some.
Loved this video, so helpful and inspiring. Please do a gift wrapping demo, tips and tricks video! :)
@Netobuloji I hope to do an updated look at my daily/weekly schedule in January
@carol18green Lovely compliments...you guys are the best!
Wow, your such an inspiration! Your organization/ hosting beats Martha Stewart by a long shot! How I would love to be at your house for the holidays, looks amazing!!!! Take care- Sarah
Love your holiday décor! My question is how do you suggest taking off shoes and what shoes sizes of extra slippers do you have on hand for people. We have a family of 20. 12 adults 2 teens leaving 6 kids 4 of which are 6-12 and are a challenge; lack of table manner etc. we have a newly remodeled living and kitchen area with carpet in living area which we do not eat in so I'm concerned on ways to address this rule without causing drama.....this is a family gathering....any suggestion would be helpful.
+Sherry I know this is two weeks old but maybe a little sign, either paper or chalkboard about the shoes and then maybe a basket of the big fuzzy socks, rather than actual soled slippers.
@3renie It's taken many years and lots of work on my part, but I have become much more relaxed and "myself" around my immediate family and closest friends. I look forward to celebrating the holidays with the people that I love. There are some other parties and events I must attend that do not involve just my closest loved ones that are particularly challenging for me and I pick & choose carefully which, if any, I attend in any given year.
I know at this point you didn't start using your filo fax but what would you suggest to put on the daily to do list when planning a party or something since you arleady got other lists and things you need to do to get ready for em.
@uglybobswife I know what you mean...it's hard to share cleaning up tasks when you just want your guests to relax & have a good time, but many of them are more than happy to pitch in. Creates a nice group effort kind of feel...
@Lei0208 So glad you enjoyed it!
you're AMAZING.
Lovely video Jen really enjoyed it could have carried on watching :)
@ayeshadeane I'm thankful for you taking the time to watch my videos and leave a lovely comment :)
Apparently I still watch this video year after year! Jen, you will be very pregnant (like me) this thanksgiving 2017. So, are you all hosting this year? Just curious if you could touch on that next update. Since you always do holiday prep content annually. :) TFS!!
great job, everything looks wonderful. Have you ever used a roomba? It helps me clean up easily and they work really well.
thanks for sharing another great video! i truly hope you get discovered and be able to host your own TV show :)
Loved this video! You make hosting Thanksgiving seem possible and...dare I say...FUN! (lol) I'm definitely going to "favorite" this one! Sending blessings your way to you and your family for a wonderful Thanksgiving! :o)
@lorinhl Glad you enjoyed :)
@mzxmir I like to repeat things...that pumpkin candle setup I showed a picture of was my centerpiece for the last 4 years. No one ever complained about me being redundant! Once I find something I like I stick with it. The guests are just there to relax, enjoy themselves, and spend time together - not pick apart your decor, you know?
@organizedlikejen It is a circular robot that vacuums wood, tile and carpeted flooring. You plug it into a charging base once it runs out of power. It does an amazing job of vacuuming and if you have a large house it really helps to keep it clean. It can be contained in certain areas by a movable sensor that it won't go past and I love that it goes under sofas and beds where dust seems to accumulate. It also senses stairs. They are $300 but you can get 20% off at Bed, Bath & Beyond.
I love your holiday prep: Thanksgiving setup video it helps me alot because I usually going crazy for Thanksgiving.I just to cook everything in one day not anymore. Please make a video of cooking the turkey especially because some how my turkey comes out dry.How do you keep the turkey warm without dry it?
I love these videos :)
Love your videos,,,
@MouseChirpy I'm so happy it is helpful to you :)
I can't believe I'm the first to comment, You are really organized, I always get good tips from your videos, thanks to you I'm explorig the organizational road, keep posting your videos, you are great.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Wow, I so wish I was coming to your house for Thanksgiving!!! :P
Where did you get your pumpkin mugs? so cute!!
I WISH I could host a Thanksgiving like this!!! I would love it! But everyone always have different place to go and eat so Id have no body coming lol. And I have no room since I don't have a house yet...maybe someday! you did aan awesome job I hope you do an update this year!
where did you get these candle holders(?) behind you?????? LOve you videos
I'm getting ready to watch this video on my phone on my long bus ride home from school :) let's see how long it takes to buffer!
@pinkrose4161 I'm so happy to be able to share with you all and have you share your stories with me as well.
where do you plan for your guests to dispose of the 'empty' capsules of coffee after it's pressed? does the machine keep them or sould'nt you have some sort of 'garbage' plate for them?
I thought the long table looked nice. What made you switch to using the round tables?
I cannot find your pantry tour, only the family pantry that you remodeled. please link me!!!!!
I wish i could be a little bit more like you:-) thank you very much for the time you spent to do your Videos.
you really outdo yourself jen. i would love to be a guest at one of your parties!
I didn't find you until after the holidays but am enjoying the house tour videos now. Do you host most of the holiday celebrations? I would be a nervous wreck with that many people but I guess if you've done it for a few years, it must get easier. It's also nice to have many people to help with everything. Priscilla : )
@QueenOnTheSea Thanks so much :)
@jessedholm she totally is!
@scrapper900 I really don't sit down very often! :)
you're so busy yet so calm!! how are you so organized?! =)
@wanda12411 No, what is that?
@HeathersStitches I'm not the best person to ask..I'm pretty shy when it comes to meeting people. We've lived in our neighborhood for 4+ years and I don't really know anyone!
i forgot to ask, but do you think you could maybe film a basement tour if it'd finished?
watching this october 2012 for my canadian thanksgiving
@11principessa11 At least you have plenty of time to plan!
Me too
OMGOSH!! I wish we knew you in real life! I'd Love to come to one of your Dinners!
Any ideas on breaking the ice with new neighbors after moving into a gated community?