Thanksgiving Tips

So you receive the news that your sister can no longer host Thanksgiving like she normally does a week from the big day. Have no fear! Here we offer you a quick guest list guide, invitation ideas, and tips on how to serve.

It's always important to be safe when cooking a turkey -- especially when you're using a deep fryer. Using a deep fryer can be dangerous:

Any successful event requires planning. This is especially true if you want to keep costs down. A few weeks before the big day, determine how many guests you expect to attend and what foods will make the menu. With these important decisions made, foc...

The number of people enjoying your Thanksgiving feast obviously affects your food budget. With a smaller party, less food is required and you will be able to afford a splurge item or two. Of course, if you have a large family trimming the guest list ...

For a Thanksgiving dinner or lunch, you're likely to have somewhere between six to twenty guests. This is the perfect range of guests for creating a seating chart. There are enough guests that a seating chart is a good idea, but not so many that creating the seating plan will take hours.

While cooking your turkey, make sure you baste it with its natural juices every 15-20 minutes! For best results, cook the bird at 350 degrees. To know when your turkey is done cooking, purchase a thermometer and place in the center of the turkeyâ€Â...

Take advantage of you and your friends' break from tradition with a chic and simple Thanksgiving dinner.

1. Buy a Fresh TurkeyYou'll be off to a winning start for your Thanksgiving meal if you buy a fresh turkey.

If reciting a common Thanksgiving prayer feels forced but your usual mealtime blessing seems too ordinary, then write a family prayer specifically in honor of the special holiday. Everyone can contribute, which involves kids in a Thanksgiving activity and creates a meaningful tradition for your family.

The worst thing you can do on Black Friday is to wander aimlessly into stores without a clear cut plan. Lay out a tight schedule to follow the night before, and you'll breeze through the stores.