Thanksgiving Dinner Planner – Menu, Turkey Timeline & Shopping List (Printable PDF)

Host a calm, delicious Thanksgiving — without the last-minute panic.

This 23-page printable planner breaks Thanksgiving into small, easy steps: what to do 3 weeks before, how much food to buy, when to start thawing the turkey, and exactly what goes into the oven — hour by hour — on the big day.

WHAT'S INSIDE
• 3-week countdown checklists – from invitations to the day before
• Guest list & RSVP tracker – with allergies and "who's bringing what"
• 3 ready menu ideas – Classic, Small Table (2–4 guests) and a plant-based table
• My menu planner – dish, recipe, make-ahead, oven temperature and time
• How much food to buy – per person and ready totals for 4, 6, 8 and 12 guests
• Turkey size & thawing chart – plus the exact day to move it into the fridge
• Turkey roasting chart – unstuffed and stuffed times at 325 °F (USDA)
• Make-ahead guide – what you can cook days before, and how to store it
• Shopping list by store aisle + pantry and tools check
• Sample day-of timeline – a real hour-by-hour plan for a 4 PM dinner
• My day-of timeline – fill in your own oven and stovetop plan
• How to set the table – simple illustrated guide
• Seating chart, budget tracker and leftovers guide
• 8 printable "I'm thankful for…" place cards
• Notes for next year

DETAILS
• 23 pages, printable PDF – US Letter size (prints on A4 too – choose "Fit to page")
• Instant download after purchase
• Fill-in pages – print as many copies as you need for your own home
• Cooking times follow USDA food-safety guidance

Perfect for first-time hosts, busy parents, and anyone cooking for a crowd.

Please note: this is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
For personal use only.