Before we dig into today?s juicy post, I want to share that, starting tomorrow (Nov. 23), the new Oh She Glows Boxed Set is 50% OFF! Whoa baby. The sale will continue until Tuesday, November 28th, so plenty of time to take advantage. Mine arrived last week, and I gotta say they?re b-e-a-utiful. A ?glam shoot? soon followed, lol.

Every morning while sipping my coffee, I respond to your questions and comments that have come in since the previous day. It?s one of my favourite relaxing morning rituals…right up until the kids realize ?Mommy?s in the office!? and BUST THROUGH THE DOOR UNLEASHING TOTAL CHAOS. How do they always know" And how do I clean baby fingerprints off my camera lens" Anyway, I?ve been receiving a lot of holiday meal prep questions, and while I always try to troubleshoot your questions immediately, I?m often left needing some time to try out my ideas. So, this month my recipe tester Nicole and I have been busy tackling make-ahead versions of my most popular holiday recipes! Last year, Eric and I hosted two big holiday meals while juggling a newborn and toddler (we didn?t want to travel so everyone came to us which was so nice), and looking back I REALLY could?ve used these tricks and tips then. I felt pretty frazzled. Oh well, I?m here today to help take some of the guesswork out of your preparations?from mains and sides to breakfast and dessert recipes too. Even if you walk away today with one new idea or trick up your sleeve I?ll consider ...