Welcome Home Saturday (Thanksgiving) is your go-to weekly home decor digest, where I join my blogger friends to bring you the best of the best from the past week. This week’s edition is full of Thanksgiving table decor ideas, a new holiday movie, and a FREE Christmas Preparation Checklist for busy moms. Scroll down to get started!
Welcome Home Saturday (Thanksgiving)
I hope your week has been nothing short of amazing, and I want you to know how incredibly thankful I am for you stopping by.
Welcome Home Saturday
If you happened to miss it, I’ve shared some fun content on Instagram this week. Tap the links below to take a look:
Thanksgiving is almost here, and if you’ve got guests arriving tomorrow and still need to set the table, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. Even if it is last minute, you’ll see how warm and welcoming your Thanksgiving meal can still be.
And at the end of this post, you’ll find 14 talented bloggers sharing their Thanksgiving table decor ideas. I encourage you to check out their beautiful tables for more inspiration.
Welcome Home Saturday FREEBIE: Christmas Preparation Checklist for Busy Moms
As the holiday season approaches, I wanted to create a unique resource just for you. I understand how hectic this time of year can be, so I’ve compiled a Christmas preparation checklist with easy-to-follow steps and a suggested calendar to make your holiday season more organized and enjoyable.
Christmas Living room.
My goal is to help you stress less and savor more precious moments with your family during this magical time of year.
Holiday Preparation Checklist
NovemberWeek 1: Budget & Gift List
Create a Christmas budget.
Make a gift list.
Week 2: Cards & Decorations
Plan holiday cards.
Start decorating.
Week 3: Early Shopping
Begin gift shopping.
Protip: Head over to my Amazon Storefront, where I have curated my top Holiday ideas HERE and gift guides HERE.
Our 2022 entryway
DecemberWeek 1: Wrapping & Advent
Set up a gift wrapping station.
Begin your Advent calendar.
Week 2: Menu & Decor
Plan your Christmas menu.
Finish decorating.
Week 3: Final Gifts & Wrapping
Finish gift shopping.
Wrap and label gifts.
Week 4: Prepare & Finalize
Bake and cook in advance.
Finalize your Christmas calendar.
Illuminated Gingerbread House on Kitchen countertops.
Week of ChristmasGroceries & Last-Minute
Grocery shopping.
Last-minute gift check.
Relax and enjoy.
Prepping for hosting a holiday party.
After ChristmasSales & Thank You
Post-Christmas sales.
Send thank-you cards.
Deer and candles on our entryway table.
Notes:
Prioritize tasks to suit your family’s traditions and needs.
Delegate tasks when possible to reduce stress.
Be flexible and remember that the most important thing is spending time with loved ones.
Illuminated gingerbread house in the kitchen.
Remember, the key to a stress-free holiday season is planning and staying organized. This checklist, along with the suggested calendar, will help you tackle your Christmas preparations one step at a time.