You made a list, now is the time to use it!

Today, do everything that you can possibly do ahead of time.

• Give the house one last touch-up.
• Prepare any foods that can be prepared in advance.
• Set the table.
• Take out the serving dishes and utensils that you will need for cooking tomorrow.
• Take out all of the trash and put extra garbage bags in the trash cans.
• Find your containers for leftovers. Having them handy will make clean up so much easier.
• Make sure that your sink is empty and your kitchen is tidy before you go to bed. You want to start the day from a place of order.
• Make a list of tasks you can ask other people to handle. This serves two purposes. It's chores you don't need to do AND it keeps them out of the kitchen while you are trying to work. Ideas include tending bar, restocking the hors d'ouevres, filling water glasses, and lighting candles.

Good luck! Happy cooking!