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Let’s talk turkey. And pie. And more pie. Here’s what you need for a Thanksgiving that will have you giving—and getting—thanks.

Thanksgiving is all about the food, so your decorations should be all about the table. Fortunately, there are several festive ways to decorate for the big meal.

Our ideas are simple enough to achieve on any budget and flexible enough to personalize to your own taste:

Elegant Thanksgiving decorations

Informal Thanksgiving decorations

Artistic Thanksgiving decorations


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You can burn the biscuits, leave lumps in the mashed potatoes or dry out the stuffing, but you absolutely have to serve good bird.

Feel like you're cooking on a wing and a prayer? Here's how to get prepared for the big day:

Reading turkey labels

Getting the right kitchen tools

Deciding how much turkey to buy

And here are some new ways to use those turkey leftovers:  

Spicy penne with turkey

Turkey salad

You don’t want to keep guests waiting for their Thanksgiving feast, so save time by including them in the final preparations.

Here are a few easy ways guests can help during crunch time:

Putting side dishes into bowls

Setting the table

Greeting guests at the door

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When the family gets together for any special occasion this season, you want something they'll all love — and there's nothing more delicious than Green Bean Casserole. Some say it's more important than the mashed potatoes or the ham, or even the turkey! So don't let a family tradition everyone looks forward to pass you by!

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Green Bean Casserole

Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

Turkey Sweet Potato Casserole
Raise a glass of one of these festival cocktails, which pair beautifully with the traditional tastes of the Thanksgiving meal:

Cranberry Kir Royale—Bubbly with a splash of berries looks and tastes like the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail.

Spiked Apple Cider—Autumn is apple season, and this hot, spicy cider makes excellent use of this delicious fruit.

Thanksgiving Punch (non-alcoholic)—Fruit juices and ginger ale make a holiday punch everyone can enjoy.

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Dress up your Thanksgiving dinner table with stylish, fall-inspired table accents like fall leaf place card holders, and personalized leaf-shaped petals. These seasonal decorations will set the mood right. Gather your friends and family, and raise a glass to all that you are thankful for...and don't forget to send them home with your own token of thanks. Fall leaf soap gift sets make perfect Thanksgiving party favors.


Leaf Place Card Holders

Personalized Leaf Petals

Fall Leaf Soaps
1. Kind and Generous / Natalie Merchant
2. Thank You / Alanis Morissette
3. Thanksgiving / Poi Dog Pondering
4. Let's Turkey Trot / Little Eva
5. Thank You / Dido
6. Eat the Music / Kate Bush
7. Family / Dolly Parton
8. Apple Pie a la Mode / Destiny’s Child
9. Football / Iggy Pop
10. Pumpkin / Tricky
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