Start. On Wednesday, check your pantry to see which spices or other shopping list items you may need. Do your grocery shopping on Thursday (anything to avoid the lines on Saturday!) Remember to buy extra chicken so family and friends can have some to take home.

Friday. Before you go to sleep, take out your baking and casserole pans and servewear. Make sure you have everything that you’ll need. Make a note to borrow any missing items from friends or family.

Saturday. Bake your cornbread. Set your table. Purchase fresh flowers and place them around the room in small vases.