6 Things I Always Do Before Hosting People For a Thanksgiving Dinner

This year, I finally moved into an apartment big enough where I feel comfortable hosting more than three people at a time. That said, no matter what size home you have, hosting is always an undertaking, especially if there is a meal involved. Between cooking, cleaning, and actually spending time with my guests, I sometimes feel like I've spread myself a little too thin. So, being the type-A, planning-obsessed, organization freak that I am, I've come up with a few tricks to make myself — and my guests — feel more relaxed anytime I host a dinner party. If you're hosting a Thanksgiving (or Friendsgiving!) dinner this year like me, you'll want to try and get as much done before people arrive as possible — so keep reading and start crossing off items from your to-do list.