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I host Thanksgiving every year. My biggest stressor is worrying my house isn’t clean enough! I have this complete irrational need to make sure every inch of my house is spotless before I host. So I need to start deep cleaning now so I’m not panic cleaning the day before, lol! Feel free to do a get ready to host clean with me video and make it extra long! 😉

I know what you are talking about when worrying about hosting. I tend to host our families a lot. My tip especially for Thanksgiving is to do what you can days before so the day of goes smoothly and you can enjoy yourself too. I prep the stuffing ahead of time and get the relish tray, veggies, sides, pies etc done ahead of time. The day of is I make the turkey, potatoes and gravy. Hope that helps, you will do great. 🥰

Please take a picture of all of you together wearing your Halloween Costumes! Bet you ALL will look so good! Sounds like it’s going to be a busy next few months! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

Put your frozen turkey in the refrigerator on Sunday before Thanksgiving. Start a list now for each week before Thanksgiving. The final week of Thanksgiving turn your list into days. For example Wednesday clean bathrooms and floors. Tuesday clean refrigerator and stove. Monday shop for perishable goods. Another gigantic help is get your guests to bring a dish. It relieves a bunch of cooking stress on your end. You will do fine you are a smart girl 👍🏻

I overthink too, and have anxiety altogether and especially with company

We always have a driveway party. We have neighbors over and will all pass out candy together. Much more fun than everyone stuck in their own house waiting for kids to stop by. One year I dressed as Cleopatra. Some little girls came up and wanted to take their picture with 'Katy Perry'. lol

I really love the lights. I know the extra lighting helps a lot when doing anything in the kitchen. I remember the first year I hosted Thanksgiving. It was also my first time cooking a turkey. I read up on how long it would take to cook, the rest time and the carving. I let my in-laws know what time we would be eating. Of course they got to my house hours early. It was actually at the time I was just putting the turkey in the oven. She went ballistic when she saw I was just cooking the turkey. She kept saying we wouldn't be eating till midnight. That I should have put the turkey in the oven by 6:00 AM that morning. I told her to just wait and see. So, when it was time to sit down to eat, at the time I had said we would eat, lol, and she took her first bite, while of course having a smirk on her face like she thought she was going to get to say, She told me so, because she expected it to be raw, lol, but that first bite her whole expression changed. The turkey was juicy with crispy skin and so delicious. My FIL kept saying while he ate that that was the best turkey he had ever tasted. Lol. Just getting to basically rub my MIL's nose in the fact that I was successful was worth the hard work. She never doubted my cooking again. Karrie, you've got this and if people didn't enjoy your cooking or coming to your house, they wouldn't show up in the first place. So relax.

Thanks for sharing, Karrie ❤

Hi Karlie. We host each year and I like to make everything but the bird and gravy the day before. Thanksgiving morning I get up and put the turkey in, then clean while I watch the parade, and just pop sides, rolls in the over to reheat, and make the gravy.

When you entertain prepare as much food as you can a couple of days before. It really helps.

I feel happy when I get a notification that you have uploaded a new video 🥰😘😍. Thank you very much for uploading the video. Your videos fill me with so much positive energy 🍓♥️🥰😍😍🍓♥️🥰♥️🥰

My favorite cleaning video of yours yet! I like the ratio of music to talking and I like the usage of lyric free music!! The songs that are typically used in videos have started to make me feel aggravated every time I hear them😬 Also, I like when you put in before and after shots and your angles were on point!

Best tip I was ever given about hosting family…as long as there is food…they mostly come to visit. If it all burns…get pizza and drinks and have a great visit 😊

I have hosted Thanksgiving for my husband's family for 38 yrs. There are usually 25 to 30 of us. I delegate certain jobs to family members, use paper plates, cups, regular silverware (it's a MIL thing), I do all the cooking for the main meal, drinks, deserts, appetizers are brought by family. Guys do all the clean up. Us girls sit down for a cup of tea and read all of the store ads for Christmas and visit. It really works, don't worry about the house cause you are gonna cleaning up after company leaves.

Yeah I am with you on hosting. I don't like to do it. But its my family. So don't stress because those there love and know you, they aren't there to judge. Nothing is ever perfect. Also don't hesitate to ask someone to help you if you need it.

Girl, I had never thought to place several of those swifter pads around. That’s a life saver for me😊❤ ps don’t sweat the little things of hosting thanksgiving. Do your best and everything else will fall into place

When I host I make a list of dishes everyone can pick something to bring to lessen me cooking and making a mess.

I love ALL of your videos! I also have hosting anxiety 🙃. It's a real thing. To add to everything you said, I have anxiety about my house. Is it clean enough, is it good enough, have I decorated good enough. The things we put ourselves through! ❤

Thanksgiving suggestions- I have hosted forever. I would make the turkey and dressing. I then ask everyone else to bring an appetizer, side, salad or dessert. This way you are not doing everything. Once I get a final head count, I let everyone know how many are coming. If there are a lot of people coming -just do paper/plastic plates/silverware/cups. there are a lot of fancy ones out there to spruce it up for the holidays. This way you are not making all the food and clean up is easy. Enjoy!

I host Thanksgiving each year. A month prior we have a meeting to discuss our menu and make assignments. Everyone contributes be it a meal, pop, paper supplies, take home containers, garbage bags, etc. Nothing is restricted on our table so all is welcome!! I usually start cooking my dishes the Sunday before. I make a cranberry relish and pies that need a few days in the fridge before we eat them. I make 1 dish a day so I another doing bunch at one time. This allows me to have time to prepare the house as well....My family helps clean and pack up food so usually I just need to mop once they leave...don't stress - plan

I've hosted for 50 or more and rented a tent (because it gets cold here in Maryland) and host for 20 every year inside the house. The key for me is do it buffet style. Do yourself that favor. Its less stressful and everything is contained in the buffet trays. You can get the trays and the stands for the trays at Costco or party city, but I'll bet you already have them at the ranch. Also, a fresh turkey is best. Unbelievable taste, and use the rosting bags!!! You can't mess it up and it comes out PERFECT every time. They will think you're a chef! That's how good these bags are. They do all the work for you and you don't have to keep basting the turkey!! Side note; you can also purchase your big cans of vegetables or big frozen bags of vegetables from Costco as well and then just pour them in the pans. And Voila! Easy peasy, no stress and you've made it through the Holiday and can even enjoy it! Let me know if have any questions. Love you all. BIG HUGS 🙏🧡😊 Ps...if you don't have a Costco card. You can do one day pass as well.

I host Thanksgiving now for the last several years and I stress too. Lists are my best friend. I put the rough time each dish needs to go in the oven on the list for the day of and prep everything I can the day before. My biggest tip is that the people who love you never judge you, your food, or your home as harshly as you judge yourself. It doesn't have to be perfect. If, by chance, the worst happens it will be a funny story to tell years later. Take out or frozen TV turkey dinners can work just fine when mixed with good company. I try to embrace the chaos and be present for the memories. Happy Thanksgiving!

When I was younger I loved hosting and having people over. I probably did stress about it, but it always turned out fine. Now that I'm older, I'm not hosting anything. I'd rather everyone just go out to eat somewhere and let other people serve us. :)

Love these videos. When I get off work your videos are the first thing I check. I’m 60 yes old, an empty nester and really enjoy your family. Oh I also love the actual sounds of your cleaning as well as some music.

I always stress when hosting but it always goes fine. Tiring but fine. Good luck!

Great motivation, karrie! Your house is so pretty! Happy Saturday!

Hi Karrie, I enjoyed your video! Thank you so much!! Have a beautiful day!!! ❤️

Oh Kerri, I definitely relate to the stress and anxiety of hosting. My hubby and I host every Thanksgiving and Christmas for the past 14 years with his side of the family. I’m very grumpy and exhausted during this time of the year. This year is especially hard being’s my little brother suddenly passed away in his sleep four days ago. So, currently I’m planning with my Dad a memorial service .. In my experience, don’t stress over the little things. Theirs always enough food with more leftovers then you want to have. Embrace the family time and take lots of pictures. You never know when it’s the last holiday or last picture you will have with a love one. The last picture I have with my brother was taken last Christmas . I wished I had more with him but not only during the holidays but through out the year as well.

I loved the real time video 🥰 I wish you will do it like that when you have more footage to and make the video super long 🤩🤩🤩 Don't worry about having to host. Everyone is coming because they want to come (and no-one will DIE if something goes wrong)..... you and your husband are a great team and I'm sure everyone will have a good time 🥰

My daughter is OBSESSED with Morgan Wallen lol My computer broke so have to watch on my phone waah..but Im here of course!! My favorite youtuber of course. Karrie you look great by the way.

My husband and I split the hosting responsibilities. We make a game plan with a written list and prepare ahead. Good luck. My husband takes the lead. He enjoys getting up early and preparing the meats.

Beautiful home great motivation ❤️

I like natural speed. I always have the option of speeding it up if I want, but I rather look at videos in natural timing.

For Thanksgiving, fix casseroles or whatever a day ahead if u can. Then pot in the oven the next day. Also, ask family members to make a dish or two so it’s not all on u to make everything.

Haha I always blast Morgan Wallen too when I’m cleaning ❤️

You should invest in a bona hardwood floor mop. It is like the swiffer but the pads are washable and the cleaning solution bottle is made to be refilled. It costs between $25-$35. I used the cleaning solution on my laminate and tiled floors with no problem. Love mine.

I absolutely love hosting all the family holidays since my mom passed away almost 19 years ago I am the oldest of 5 and my mom's house used to be the go to house and once she passed away some how it came down to me but believe me my heart is filled with so much love and happiness just knowing everyone is coming to my home I just hope that my mom is proud of me!

I also use baby oil. For Halloween 🎃 I've always hosted a Halloween party first for my kids and now my grandchildren I decorate outside for the trick or treat kiddies and inside for my family.We have spooky looking food it's a lovely evening my neighbours also pop by for a hotdog. Or burgers

Hi.Im the one that gave you the hack for baby oil. Another one is once you mop your floor and the pad is dirty, take it off and use the other side, to finish cleaning your floor. See ya!

I love the pendants

I love 💕 the new lighting .. I’m actually jealous in a good way. Hosting Thanksgiving is awesome you get to show your best side dishes and share it with everyone 😊 I was just thinking your husband probably volunteered you because he thinks you are the best cook 😊 we need to ask him . I love your videos and hope you share with us the dishes you will be making.

🙋🏻‍♀️❤️Luved the vlog.. Hosting is stressful yes.. I’ve been buying some items now when they are on sale..have a list .. so the day “” you’ll have everything you need .

Hi my love It is great to see you again send my love to your beautiful family, and thank you very much for the thank you for the motivation:)

Olive oil works well for stainless too.

You guys do great, look at all the projects you do, girl you’ve got this.

A nice subway tile backsplash would make this kitchen pop even more as it already is! There 89 cents at lowes for white subway tile backsplash

I live in England so don't celebrate Thanksgiving but for anytime I entertain I prepare as much aas I can't be day before, vegetables & any food that can be served cold and make a list, it helps clear your mind, just tick of things you have done. Also you could ask guests to fetch a dish or dessert.

I hope you film your preparations of party planning for Thanksgiving, I'd love get ideas for our celebration !

Good afternoon lovely lady I don't mind hosting holiday meals it's the clean up I don't like have a wonderful weekend 😀 😊 🙃

I think many are having thanksgiving anxiety just since food is so dang expensive. Tips: place napkins, silverware and drinks at the end of the buffet table if that’s how you are setting it up. Have everyone bring something. Do as much prep work the previous 3-4 days. Have a small basket with small craft kits for little kids to do while the adults get the food set up, or while people are visiting. Hobby lobby have some super cheap thanksgiving kits that I buy every year for just a couple of bucks.

You vacuuming and then the little roomba coming up behind you made me giggle 😂 it's like me following behind my husband when he cleans 😅🤭😉

Omg I thought I was the only one feeling like that when I host a party or something. I overthink everything 😢I’ve gotten to the point where I told my husband how about we anything only for us but still want to be with family.

That is so true! Our home is an open concept like yours. I can never leave anything out because it does make the whole house look messy

Hey Girl, I enjoyed today’s video. Don’t sweat hosting a dinner. It’s all in the planning and preparing, you are good at both! Beings you already having Thanksgiving at your house with Dylan’s family, invite yours, than pray for nice weather 😂 I did that one year, ended up over 25 people! I thanked God, it was warm that day and we could use our back deck😊 I too worry about sucky food😲 Stay calm and have fun😬lol Love the natural speed❤️

If it’s in the budget, have a restaurant make your main meats. Those normally take the longest to make. I don’t know if you guys have a Charley & Jakes BBQ in your area. They make really good turkeys. I normally smoke a ham and ribs for Thanksgiving. Your husband could be responsible for the meat.

The best hack I’ve learned over the years for hosting Thanksgiving is to make everything possible ahead. I prep my mash potatoes, turkey brine, and chop veggies for prep a day or two before to speed up the process and eliminate stress of having to do everything on thanksgiving day. I’m like you, I overthink and tend to put more stress on myself than I should. You will do great!!

I am throwing a small Halloween party for the littles in my family. My grandbabies are 5, 4 , and 1...and then my great niece is 10 months and nephew is 7 months. Just a few games with prizes, snacks, and family time. Can't wait!

You will do great hosting. Be sure you have plenty of toley paper. And get a few frozen pizzas in case of emergency food needs.

I love to host ❤️ my tip is to make ahead anything you can. You can reheat while the turkey is resting. Just relax and enjoy your time with your family. And if someone offers to help when they get there, take them up on it ❤️

Host thanksgiving and Easter every year and always stress myself out,but it always turns out great.

Happy Sunday afternoon Karrie. Excellent video with superb production values. Your cleaning, organizational and household skills are spectacular - absolutely inspiring and motivational. Thanks for sharing - and don't forget to take some time for yourself this weekend.😊😊

Karrie, I have host anxiety too. I worry about every little detail.

Great motivation

Love your home!

I adore Halloween, it’s my absolute favourite. I usually go to a friends and we do a big dinner, I usually dress up *I’m that person* haha and play Halloween music and give out candy. This year however, they had a death in the family so I will be staying home to allow them to grieve, probably bake, play Halloween music and sit outside. My neighbourhood doesn’t get children so it’ll just be a quiet night. 😢

Nice video but I’ve learned to never store dishes in the oven. I rarely used my oven, you could say never used my oven. Well, on the one occasion I needed to use it, I preheated it forgetting I had dishes in there. Needless to say, I will never store dishes in my oven again. Also, I just subscribed to your channel! Love it!

I don’t host things at my house. Too small and foods too expensive now days. We used to have big family get togethers. But as the generation’s die off, we are the older generation now. So I stay home. My sister and I and her daughter’s hang out together. I’m flexible and don’t mind hanging out watching a movie. It’s all good. You reminded me of something with the baby oil. One of the girls that live down the street from me. Her stepmom would put baby oil on the bathroom tiles in the shower. Makes sense it would repel water. Don’t know how often she did it. I’d guess twice a month. I’m going to try it on my newly tiled bathroom. Hope y’all have a good Halloween. Stay safe.

I will try the baby oil but Scrabbling Bubbles is great on stainless steel terrific shine you won’t believe.

I don't celebrate Halloween. We live way out in the country so there are no trick or treaters and my husband's and I aren't ones to dress up in costumes. Regarding hosting: I'm not thrilled, but another couple usually join us, including our 35 year old son. We each prepare parts of the meal so no one is left with all the work. Without a dishwasher the dishes is the hardest part of the meal. Normally I like impromptu get together with friends. Watching you clean today made me feel lazy. I fell out of bed this morning (guess I need bars) and hurt my foot so the day has been spent on the sofa babying it. Hopefully I'll be able to put a shoe on tomorrow for church. I'm a real klutz!

I have to admit I do like the slower clips. When I get into the groove of cleaning I rush, in fact I tend to have "hurry" as my default for some reason 😅 so seeing you calmly go through the motions is quite soothing 😌

I feel the same when hosting but yet I love cooking lol I think my stress or panic helps keep me super organized! I start but what am I going to make, make lists, prep things that I can night before. Thanksgiving. I put turkey in this big electric roasting pan in counter, then i put my pineapple, marishino ham in crockpot, so my oven can be free for my caseroles. This year ( Ontario Canada already had thanksgiving) I RU-vid’s new different things to make, like Jamie Oliver’s stuffing( was amazing) sweet potatoe caserole with nut brown sugar topping, yummy! Green bean caserole with mushroom soup and French onions, mmm, then corn, mash potatoes, I made a quick desert from RU-vid jello marshmellow fruit salad. Bought pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie. We ate outside weather was perfect for fall. I have a 6 foot table I put all the food on with plates n cutlery and we all ate outside on this long table I have. Turned out awesome! Thank God. Two days before I shopped. I put all ingredients I would need in each pan I’d be using. Peeled and chopped potatoes for mash night before, prepared each caserole night before. Cooked each day of thanksgiving while turkey cooking then kept them warm with foil and cloth on top. While cutting turkey Ilan making gravy put 2 casseroles in oven to make hotter. Strategizing, organizing and timing is key!! Have a great thanksgiving

I always have everyone come with their favorite dish for thanksgiving that way it takes the load off me. Then I like to have my stuff prepped the day before...for example my Mac an cheese it will be all put together an ready to go in the oven. Makes the day of so much easier. An always keep it simple!!! Make the recipe u know an love no new stuff an just keep it simple. U got it but I'm like u I still stress.

I have the same anxiety when hosting so when I’m invited I say YES!!!!! My daughter since she’s married now has taken thanksgiving dinner which is an answer to prayer lol

You started me on baby oil n I’ve never stopped using it. Thanks. Also the next time you see that target has a 50% off sale please tell us. What’s funny is the last time I got so many things n I called my daughter n she called a friend n on n on. We all saved thanks to you ❤

Great motivational video 😊Thanks!

Karrie you got this hosting Thanksgiving dinner 👍👍👍your house is always spotless and your family must love the cooking they are returning again!!! So enjoy your moment and your family💕💕

I am 71 and I dress up along with my son, his wife, two grandchildren and their other grandparents and walk with the children trick or treating. Last year my sons family was Beetlejuice family

Love your new lights, Karrie!!!

Cook ahead as much as possible. But, that requires refrigeration, so if you don’t have room in your refrigerator, you can’t do it. Sounds like you’re going to have a crowd, so ask everyone to bring a side dish (assign a different one to all so you don’t have dupes) then all you have to do is the Turkey. I live in NJ, gets very cold here, so I cook everything ahead of time except the Turkey, and then I can keep it cold on my enclosed porch (it’s not heated) and in the trunk of my car. I also tell everyone to bring their own containers so they can take leftovers home.

Just noticed lights before you mentioned them! Love Love! Really Really Nice! 🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻

OMG I don’t like to host either. I worry non stop about the silliest things. My house isn’t good enough, my dishes aren’t fancy enough, my cooking isn’t tasty enough. It’s insane the random thoughts that go round and round in my brain. I know it shouldn’t matter but I will literally be almost sick the day of the gathering. Why do we do this to ourselves? Thanks for the great motivation!! I really needed it today.

Your house is so cute!

Liked your videos.. Tip: the way i start my day is with some Amway energy drinks and exercise. Than i start cleaning my home

Love your videos!

love your videos Karrie😊you will do great at Thanksgiving 🦃I been in the hospital for 2 weeks in respiratory failure with other things

So good to see you. Can't wait to watch! ❤️

Good work, karrie. Your house is tidy up. Continue on your road on getting another silver play button

You got this lady!! Just keep it simple for Thanksgiving and don’t overdo and overwhelm yourself. Nothing is ever perfect and no one expects it to be. Have good food on paper plates lol but serious and enjoy family time. That’s what it’s all about. Also ask for help don’t try to do it all by yourself 😘💕🙏

🤣 Forget it!? . . . Try thinking Klawthzz before you say it next time, might help. And LoL he offered y'all up to host! Dylan's prob just thinking yes! In my own home I don't have to go anywhere after my turkey-coma, but he forgets how much you like his cooking over yours! Please record!? . . . I want everything from Thanksgiving decor, to meal-prep, to cleaning for guests (i.e. the toilet paper trick you taught me, Loved! That.) I'll take Everything. ALL the ideas. 🦃🍂✨

I’m 67, I’ve quit hosting 3 yrs ago! Now I let the kids do it! 😅. It can get VERY STRESSFUL!

Hosting is not bad if you prepare ahead of time. I used to get stressed because I want everything to be picture perfect. But really if you plan ahead the menu, and set everything up ahead of the guests arrival you should have no problem. If anything we used to make too much, but it's great for the next day and you don't have to cook! ...Plus, after the guests leave there is a calm and you are grateful that you had everyone over and enjoyed everyone's company and conversation.

Hey Karrie! I don’t dress up for Halloween and I haven’t thought about thanksgiving yet. I’m going to Virginia to visit my daughter and son-in-law in a couple of weeks and that’s what’s on my mind - I’m so excited! I’m gonna get up and clean my kitchen now - thanks for the motivation! Blessings, Arlene

I love the natural clean with me videos. You should do more.

😃😃💖💖great video!

I host Thanksgiving every year. My tip is do as much as you can ahead. I bake on Tuesday including the cornbread for dressing, sides on Wednesday and cook the meat, dressing, sweet potato casserole and rolls on Thanksgiving. Sometime my parents wanted mashed potatoes so those were done on Thursday as well.

Thank you for this motivation!!! You are the best!! ❤

Girl......make most of your dishes the day before, then all you have to do is heat them up!! Even the turkey can be done ahead of time!! Only do those dishes that cannot be done ahead of time on the day ....use your crockpot to keep mashed potatoes warm, you can also keep the gravy that way as well❤️❤️❤️ take it from someone who has 25 people on Thanksgiving day for an old fashion sit down table full.....it works all the time!! Don't sweat girly, try to enjoy the company, it will all flow!! Drink wine!!🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️

Make what you can the day or two before Thanksgiving. That way less stress. That's what I do. If it's warm outside, set up a table for the kids.

Love the new lighting! My hubby and I don’t plan on dressing up this year but our kiddos are going to be Belle and Beast 🧡 and the part where you are cleaning down your microwave and the cabinet opened a little I thought it was a ghost 😂😂😂 also when I host I try and keep in mind that my family is thankful I’m hosting it’s making their life easier. No matter if my house is disorganized and the food isn’t top tier they are thankful!

Thank you for the video good motivation and I think everyone get exited for prepare all the food, but you and your husband is going to be good