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It's Almost Turkey Time

Advance Steps You Can Take to Prepare for Thanksgiving Dinner

By , About.com Guide

It's Almost Turkey Time!

Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away. Here are some things you should be doing now to avoid the last minute crunch of this great food lover's holiday:

  • Order your turkey.
  • Select the rest of your menu.
  • Purchase wines.
  • Iron your table linens.
  • Make and freeze bread, rolls, cookies and pie crusts.
  • Write out your placecards.
  • Create non-perishable centerpieces.

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