Thanksgiving November 26, 2025

🍂 Your Pre-Thanksgiving Home Prep Guide 🍂

From the #1 ERA Team in Northern Kentucky with 913+ Transactions & 25+ Years of Combined Experience

The day before Thanksgiving can feel like a whirlwind. Kitchens get busy, guests begin traveling, and everyone is trying to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for tomorrow’s celebration. Because we’ve helped hundreds of Northern Kentucky families find the perfect place to call home, we know how much a well-prepared space can shape a holiday experience.

To help make things easier, here’s a simple, efficient checklist to get your home Thanksgiving-ready — without adding stress.

🏡 1. Clear and Reset the Kitchen

A smooth Thanksgiving always starts with an organized kitchen.
Before the cooking rush begins, take a few minutes to clear countertops, run the dishwasher, and make room for ingredients. With everything reset today, you’ll move into tomorrow’s prep with much more confidence and much less clutter.

🔧 2. Check Your Appliances Early

Before you have a house full of guests, make sure your kitchen tools are ready to perform.
Test your oven, stove, crockpot, and air fryer to confirm they’re heating and powering on correctly. This quick step can prevent last-minute surprises and keep your holiday running on schedule.

🍽️ 3. Organize Your Serving Essentials

Once the cooking begins, it’s easy to lose track of what you need.
Setting out serving dishes, utensils, cutting boards, and a designated trash bag area ahead of time keeps your kitchen flowing smoothly. Guests will appreciate the convenience, and you’ll avoid unnecessary interruptions while hosting.

🧊 4. Prep a Simple Drink Station

Chilling drinks tonight saves space and time tomorrow.
By grouping drinks, stocking ice, and arranging a small self-serve station, guests can help themselves without crowding the kitchen. As a result, your cooking space stays open and easy to navigate.

🛋️ 5. Refresh Your Main Living Areas

A few small touches can instantly transform your home’s atmosphere.
Vacuum high-traffic spaces, fluff pillows, and light a candle or diffuser to create a cozy environment. These finishing details make your home feel warm and inviting long before the holiday begins.

❤️ From Our NKY Family to Yours

Thanksgiving is a celebration of home — and we never take that lightly. As the #1 ERA Team in Northern Kentucky, with over 913 closed transactions and 25+ years of combined experience, we’re incredibly grateful for the trust our community places in us year after year.

Whether you’re hosting a full house, traveling across town, or relaxing in the comfort of your own home, we hope your Thanksgiving is filled with joy, warmth, and connection.

Warm wishes,
This Girl Sells Houses Team at ERA Real Solutions Realty 🏡

☎️ 859-512-4444

✉️ ThisGirlSellsHouses@gmail.com