{"id":20105,"date":"2022-11-24T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=20105"},"modified":"2024-06-27T15:42:52","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T19:42:52","slug":"5-ways-to-slow-down-and-enjoy-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/your-life\/5-ways-to-slow-down-and-enjoy-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It goes by FAST. But here are a few ways to prep and slow down for the Holidays.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In all the hustle, bustle and\nrush of Thanksgiving, it can be hard to find the time to actually, you know, enjoy<\/em> it. This holiday, we\u2019d love to\nhelp you focus on ways to enjoy your Thanksgiving rather\nthan stress out about whether or not everyone is else is enjoying it, whether\nthe food is \u201cgood enough,\u201d or whatever else may be preventing you from relaxing\nand being mindful during the big event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scroll down for 5 tips for enjoying Thanksgiving that will hopefully give you the space, time and presence of mind to embrace the day \u2013 and its spirit of gratitude and joyfulness \u2013 for all its worth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Write a \u201cRun of Show\u201d for Your Thanksgiving Day <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong>If you\u2019ve ever had a job in event planning, you might already know what a run of show is. If not, buckle up \u2013 because it will not only make you enjoy your Thanksgiving, it may just make you enjoy every holiday you host from here on out. A \u201crun of show\u201d is a detailed timeline of events that gives you total control of (and complete visibility into) the day. Start with the time you want the turkey on the table and work backwards from there. Add in when guests arrive, when items go in the oven, when the table gets set, etc. and you\u2019ll have everyone\u2019s marching orders laid out in black and white for all to see. Sanity: preserved. Thanksgiving: enjoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Set Up a Food & Drinks Area Outside of the Kitchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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With your guests chilling in another room, you’ll have plenty of space to cook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe key to a calm and relaxed Thanksgiving prep area\nis to keep it chaos-free. Minimize foot traffic, small talk and little (and\nbig!) hands grabbing bits and bites by stocking food and drinks away from the\nkitchen. Keep snacks simple, like cheese and crackers, chopped veggies, and\nnuts, so that guests don\u2019t go overboard before the big meal. Keep drinks simple\nand low-sugar as well, for both kids and adults.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Take Time to Get Ready for the Day <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019ve got a lot to do, it can be tempting to rush straight into it \u2013 hair and outfit be darned. You\u2019ll likely enjoy your Thanksgiving more if you take the time to shower and get ready at some point before the guests arrive. No one is saying you need to be prom-worthy but making that effort will also allow you to relax and catch your breath during a busy day. Play some relaxing music, light a candle, and savor the moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need to make more room for guests? There’s always more room at CubeSmart. Check out storage near you<\/a>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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