Ibotta’s Holiday Dinner Checklist

Hosting for the holidays? Save yourself time and energy by using this simple checklist.

2-3 Weeks Before

• Get your decorations out.
• Write out your meal plan.
• Contact family and friends to confirm the guest list.
• Purchase your turkey or ham and put it in the freezer (make sure it can fit in the oven).

4-7 Days Before

• Move turkey or ham from freezer to refrigerator to begin defrosting.
• Make a grocery list, shop for non-perishable items.
• Save a trip to the store by ordering non-perishables on Jet or Boxed.
• Double check your cooking and bakeware supplies, ask family members to bring anything you don’t have.
• Clean out and rearrange your fridge, making room for all the food to come.
• Come up with fun tasks the kids can do the day-of to help (ex: set the table).

2-3 Days Before

• Shop for perishable items.
• Set the table with seasonal decorations and place settings.
• Refrigerate beverages.
• Clean the guest bathroom.

1 Day Before

• Prepare dishes that can be prepped or made ahead of time.
• Vacuum and sweep the house.
• Text or email instructions to guests.U
• Use Drizly or the Delivery.com app to have last-minute items delivered within an hour.
• If desired, cook and slice the turkey the day before, then let the meat soak in juices overnight, reheat turkey day of.

The Day Of

• Use your meal timeline to guide your cooking.
• Put the turkey or ham in the oven earlier rather than later!
• Light candles and play background music.
• Have family members lend a hand when you’re in need.

Don’t forget – start with Ibotta and earn cash back on all of your ingredients & supplies!

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