Posted by Muffled on November 21, 2007, at 22:17:08
In reply to If I don't buy turkey/or clean the house will....., posted by rskontos on November 19, 2007, at 15:35:20
I am spoiled. I goto sisters. This year I took mashed spuds.
My house is a mess. I am somewhat ashamed I admit.
Before it got this bad, I occasionally had people come over for a meal. We have only a small eating area, so i'd put food on table, and plates etc, and say get yer food and find a seat SOMEwhere....
I find preparing a turkey meal isn't too bad. I used frozen peas and carrots, cranberry from cans, make ahead spuds that can be done a day or two B4.
As for cleanup, well, usu someone pitches in to help...or you can threaten NO DESSERT if you don't wash dishes first...
I wouldn't worry bout clean house, if others don't like it they can not come or LEAVE!
I WOULD find it stressful to have others staying over at my house....my inclanation would be to insist on a hotel....
Sigh.
Complicated.
That why I goto SISTERS!
Hope you can have some enjoyment somehow RK.
M
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