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Holiday Hosting Checklist

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Hosting a holiday meal without losing it. This free holiday hosting checklist gives you a 20-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
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What's on the list

  • Send invitations 3 weeks out
  • Confirm headcount and dietary needs
  • Plan menu
  • Make grocery list
  • Order turkey or main protein 2 weeks out
  • Buy pantry items 1 week out
  • Buy fresh items 2-3 days before
  • Polish silverware
  • Iron tablecloth
  • Borrow chairs if needed
  • Set the table day before
  • Prep desserts day before
  • Chop veggies the night before
  • Brine turkey 24 hours ahead
  • Set out serving dishes
  • Buy ice
  • Stock bar
  • Set thermostat for crowd
  • Plan playlist
  • Take photo before everyone digs in

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