Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet: A roundup of the best tips to get you through the entire holiday
Life comes at you fast – even faster on Thanksgiving Day. The run-up to the big Turkey Festival can move at a breakneck pace. When you host, there is no shortage of things to do, buy, prepare and plan. If you’ve just started planning Thanksgiving festivities, it’s time you get started. It’s generally recommended to take it one step at a time – and having some efficiency improvements up your sleeve will save you valuable time, money and energy and keep stress at bay.
To help you have a seamless experience, we’ve put together a Thanksgiving cheat sheet full of our best shopping, planning, hosting, prep, and cleaning tips. Because the holidays can be mentally and emotionally taxing, we’ve also included simple ways to prioritize your overall health and well-being this time of year, and maybe even snag some excellent Black Friday deals while you’re at it .
Below you’ll find the ultimate Thanksgiving cheat sheet. Consider this your holiday helper and our little secret.
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How to Make Thanksgiving Dinner Stress-Free
Thanksgiving is a meal with a variety of dishes that guests have come to expect. Reduce meal prep and prep work with a Thanksgiving meal kit filled with all the ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner. Or save yourself a few trips to the store by buying your turkey and other groceries online.
How to Make Thanksgiving Dinner More Delicious
This next set of tips is full of easy ways to thaw and cook a large bird for Thanksgiving. We’ve even included some suggestions for people who want to cook something other than turkey this November.
You don’t have to sacrifice your monthly budget on Thanksgiving shopping.
I’m hosting Thanksgiving. What are the best ways to clean for guests?
Being a host is not easy. There is a lot of work in cleaning and preparing the guests. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of essential hosting and cooking tips you’ll need for your Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving dinner.
And while cleaning your home can take a full day (or longer), we have some reliable tips that can make the cleaning process much more efficient.
Cleaning tips for your home:
There is a lot of work in cleaning and preparing the guests. But we have some simple tips to help you.
Cleaning tips for appliances and utensils:
How can I prioritize my health and wellness this Thanksgiving?
Holidays only come once a year, so it’s understandable to want to indulge in all that decadent food and drink. That said, Thanksgiving can also be an anxious time for people on a journey to improve their health and nutrition.
Most importantly, you don’t have to deprive or limit yourself. Instead, follow some of these wellness tips to enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend guilt-free.
It can be difficult to prioritize your health during the holidays, but there is always time to take care of yourself.
Where can I find early Black Friday deals and holiday gift ideas?
When you’re busy preparing for the holidays, it can be easy to let things slip, but gift shopping is something you won’t regret if you plan it in advance. Planning your online Black Friday shopping in advance can reduce the stress of gift shopping, and we’re here to help. Whether you’re buying for a parent, sibling, partner or friend, our CNET experts have a round-up of the best deals and gifts available for Black Friday and beyond.
To never miss a deal, check out CNET’s full roundup of early Black Friday deals. And for the best gift recommendations, explore CNET’s Ultimate Gift Guide to check off the boxes on your list.
