Prepare your home and enjoy a worry-free holiday with our comprehensive safety checklist designed for Thanksgiving hosting and family gatherings.
What’s included
- A ready-to-print, easy-to-use checklist covering all key home-safety areas: general home safety, kitchen & cooking, electrical/lighting, guest & living areas, emergency preparedness, and a final pre-event check.
- Sections organised in table format: Task → Details → Status checkbox — for clear tracking.
- A layout that works perfectly in Word, Google Sheets/Docs, and PDF — print it or use it digitally.
- Suitable for busy hosts who want to focus on the joy of the holiday, not on remembering every safety step.
Why this matters
Thanksgiving is a time of warmth, togetherness, and celebration — but also a time when the risk of common household incidents (fires, slips/trips, unattended cooking, overloaded outlets) goes up. This checklist helps you stay ahead, ensuring your home is as safe as it is welcoming.
By checking each task off in advance, you can enjoy the gathering with peace of mind and focus on the moment.
How to use it
- Download the checklist in your preferred format (Word, Google Doc/Sheet, or PDF).
- Customize any items to match your home’s specifics (e.g., number of detectors, fireplace steps, pet zones).
- Print a copy and place it where you’ll see it (entryway, kitchen wall) or use it in digital form on a tablet/phone.
- Work through each section (general home, kitchen, electrical, guest areas, emergency), ticking off status as you complete.
- Wrap up with the final “pre-event safety check” the morning or evening of your gathering — then relax and enjoy.
Who it’s for
- Homeowners hosting Thanksgiving for family and friends.
- Hosts with children or pets who want to ensure guest areas are safe and accessible.
- Anyone who wants to minimise last-minute stress and avoid common holiday hazards.
- Rental hosts (Airbnb/holiday home) want to offer a safe and prepared home environment for guests.
Bonus tips & reminders
- Set a reminder on your phone one week before Thanksgiving to begin working through the checklist so tasks like replacing batteries or cleaning vents aren’t left until the last minute.
- Assign someone (partner, family member) to be the “safety-buddy” for the kitchen zone — this helps reduce distraction while the host socialises.
- Keep a small basket near entryways with essentials: spare batteries, an extra oven mitt, a first-aid kit, and a flashlight.
- After the event, use the checklist again to sign off on key tasks (turn off appliances, unplug extra lights, clear walkways) so the home returns to its safe baseline.
Download your copy now and take the stress out of hosting: your home will be ready, safe, and Thanksgiving-friendly.
