👉 Read This Before You Go to Bed (Host’s Pep Talk)

Published about 2 hours ago • 1 min read

Alright, Sweet Friend,

You’ve made it. The casseroles are ready, the fridge is full, and your kitchen smells like happiness. Tonight is your moment to breathe, exhale, and remind yourself: you did it.

Before you drift off to sleep (or reheat just one more spoonful of stuffing for “testing purposes”), take 30 minutes to reset your space and your mindset.

🕰 Your 30-Minute Night-Before Reset

Clear your counters + start with an empty dishwasher
Set the table (water glasses filled = morning win)
Stage the coffee station for overnight guests
Thaw anything still frozen
Check oven racks + roasting pan
Light one candle before bed — gratitude in action

📋 Tomorrow’s Quick Reference

If you've filled in your Game Plan, stick to it.

We all know things happen — go with the flow, and remember: it's just a day.

You’ve already done the hard part — now you just get to enjoy it.

🌿 Hospitality Hope

You’re about to welcome people into your home — not your performance. Every laugh, spill, and second helping is proof that love showed up at your table. That’s the real magic of hosting.

🥰 Thankful for every one of you, Sweet Friends!

Ashley

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