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Thanksgiving Ideas and Tips
Hosting the big feast and need some quick and easy ideas for Thanksgiving? We've got a complete meal mapped out so you don't have to worry about planning - just shopping and cooking!
When we want creative cookies for the holidays that look spectacular, but are still simple to bake up, we turn to Meaghan Mountford. Here, she shares three Thanksgiving cookies: turkeys, pumpkin pies and cornucopias.
You might think it's tough for Thanksgiving to compete with costumes and presents, but this holiday is full of fun for the kids. Check out our favorite ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with little ones.
Hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner
Get that turkey ready and plan for a Thanksgiving feast to remember with our Thanksgiving dinner ideas, recipes, and crafts & décor tips. Follow our expert Thanksgiving tips for a stress-free and delicious Turkey Day.
Activity
Thanksgiving Fun for Kids
Get the little ones in the Thanksgiving spirit by organizing some fun and festive activities! They will love history so much more when they get to play with and reenact it!
Recipes
Thanksgiving Recipes
Celebrations.com Expert Shawn Rabideau stopped by TV Land's Best Night In to share some of his favorite Thanksgiving sides. Check out a clip of Shawn's appearance here along with all the tasty recipes he shared.
Recipes
No-Bake Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
What would Thanksgiving be without pie? Whether you're just not terribly comfortable in the kitchen baking or in a time crunch and need a homemade pie stat, we've got three easy no-bake pie recipes to impress.
Decoration
Traditional Thanksgiving Decorations with a Twist
This year we're revamping our Thanksgiving traditions with these natural decor ideas and Thanksgiving recipes. Inspired by the colors and design of our Pear Tree Greetings invitation, the look of our feast shouts fall harvest with a modern twist.
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Round Up
Thanksgiving Cookies
Decorate your cookies with the colors and flavors of Thanksgiving! Bake some bite-sized turkeys or mix up some mini pilgrim hats and turn any ordinary sweet into a fun and festive treat.
Cupcakes
Thanksgiving Cupcakes
Cupcakes have taken the dessert world by storm over the past few years - tell the pie to move over this year and let them take over your Thanksgiving dessert spread. We have some fun and easy Thanksgiving cupcakes that even the kids can help make!
Planning
Complete Thanksgiving Menu Planner
Whether you're hosting your first Thanksgiving or were given hosting honors at the last-minute, we've got the complete Thanksgiving menu planner you need to pull off a successful feast without the unnecessary stress of complicated recipes!
Menus
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu a la Lulu
Celebrations.com expert Lulu Powers is here to help make sure that your Thanksgiving focuses on the important things -- the food and the family -- without getting too stressed out.
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Expert Advice
Shawn Rabideau's Innovative and Inexpensive Thanksgiving Dinner
Many Americans are seeing a dent put into their plans with the current economic climate. Rather than looking at the situation with despair, take this time to enjoy the most important part of life - sharing whatever you can with loved ones in the best way possible. Expert Shawn Rabideau has the Thanksgiving plan on a budget.
Recipes
Thanksgiving Appetizers
While the big cooking goes on in the kitchen keep the guests and football fans satisfied - but not full - with these amazing appetizers.
Tip
Ideas to Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Budget
With the tough economy looming as the unwelcome guest at many families Thanksgiving feast, there are a few ways to celebrate the holiday in a budget-friendly way.
DIY
Homemade Thanksgiving Card Ideas
Give thanks for your family and friends this year by sending heartfelt homemade Thanksgiving cards. Charming, sincere and economical, homemade cards are all the more special because the sender put their time and effort into handcrafting a one-of-a-kind greeting.
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Activity
Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Games
While the adults cook away in the kitchen or kick back in the den to watch the game you'll want to have something fun planned for the kids. These games are good for them to enjoy on their own, but adults will have fun, too.
Dessert Recipes
Thanksgiving Desserts Recipes
Thanksgiving is your time to let warm, fall ingredients shine. These dessert recipes use favorites like pumpkin, brandy, and spices to bring a fall flair to your table.
Fun for Kids
Thanksgiving Skits for Children
Teach the kids the story of Thanksgiving then have them act it out to reinforce the lesson. Encourage them to put their own spin on traditions and get creative with characters and storylines. This is a great way to keep the kids busy as you prep the feast and you can have them perform after everyone eats.
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Thanksgiving is a time to share with friends and family. What better way to celebrate than with using the perfect invitation to gather together.
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