Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I wanted to make it super simple for you to plan and organize your holiday so you can spend time with your family and friends instead of sweating over a hot stove.
Here’s a quick round up of all of my Thanksgiving tips and tricks plus a few printables to help you out.
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Six Ways to Save On Your Thanksgiving Dinner
The main course will usually be the most expensive part of your Thanksgiving meal. Planning ahead can help you save money no matter what you decide to serve and what your family and guests prefer. Here are some great turkey tips and some affordable alternatives?
How to Make a Budget for Your Thanksgiving Meal
Creating a budget for your Thanksgiving meal will help you stop going crazy with your spending just because it is a holiday. It will also prevent you from buying more groceries than you need and then having the food go to waste.
10 Inexpensive Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner
One of the best things about a Thanksgiving is often the side dishes that go with it. They add color, taste, texture, and variety on the plate and they are also a really good way to save money. Here are ten classic sides that will save you money and keep your family smiling.
Thanksgiving Decorating and DIY
DIY Decorating Ideas for Thanksgiving
Decorating for Thanksgiving adds an element of warmth and fun to your home. The best thing is that you don't have to go overboard or put a lot of time and effort into decorating in order to make your house or apartment look festive.
DIY Thankful Trivets
All of my pot holders are stained or have little burn marks on them from brushing against the burners so I wanted to make something pretty for our Thanksgiving dinner table. These thankful trivets turned out to be just the thing!
THANKSGIVING PRINTABLES
Printable Thanksgiving Planner {Editable PDF}
I think we all know that the holidays are going to be a little different this year but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy ourselves and keep our family traditions alive. So, if you’re hosting Thanksgiving for the first time take a deep breath, print this planner, and start applying order to the chaos of the season!
Thanksgiving Match Game Free Printable
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I’m so happy you stopped by today, I hope this helps you plan a fun, delicious, and relaxing holiday!
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