Thanksgiving menu to shopping list

Do you hate those last minute trips to the store while preparing, or prepping for Thanksgiving dinner?

Here is my solution that has served me quite well.

First, write your menu down.  Be sure to include Everything: drinks, cheese tray and appetizers, side dishes, everything!

Now that you know what you are having, using your menu, make up your shopping list.  Write down each ingredient for each item even if you already have it, because it never fails, you'll be 1 cup short of sugar if you dont. 

Now that you have all of the items down, rewrite your list in order of the isles in the store.  This will help to not forget anything.  If you plan to go to more than 1 store, separate your list accordingly.

When you get all of your groceries home, keep the Thanksgiving things together.
Come prep day, set items out in groups on the counter.  This group is for deviled eggs, this one for cheese tray, etc.  This makes things go more smoothly and helps to not miss a dish.

Don't forget to get cheap leftover containers.  We all tend to search for things to send leftovers home with guests.

Hope this helps.
Happy shopping!