Let's talk turkey. Your house will soon be filled with hungry friends and relatives, drooling at the smell of sweet potatoes and pumpkie pie. Are you ready? Get everything you need for the holiday—from preparing your home for out-of-towners to cooking up a Thanksgiving feast to traveling to grandma's house with road trip must-haves.
Feast of Plenty
Juggling 12 guests, eight side dishes, five courses and a partridge in a pear tree—or a turkey big enough to feed an army? Get help from these tips:
Thanksgiving meal planner:
Your step-by-step guide to planning a Turkey Day feast
Stress-free side dishes: Each recipe includes make-ahead tips, so you can spend more time with your family
Let's party: Create a festive holiday atmosphere with fall's colors, scents and flavors
Holiday kitchen helpers: Get to the table on time with these smart kitchen tools
Setting the table: Beautiful linens, festive serving pieces and charming accents help create a table setting
Organic Thanksgiving: Suggestions on how to make your meal organic
A Greener Holiday: Learn how to use recyclable, biodegradable and sustainable materials for your table
The Gift of Giving
Teach your children the gift of giving this holiday season. Learn how your family can lend a hand:
• Family volunteering activities
• Kids give the gift of themselves
• There's more than one way to give
• Giving second-hand toys to tots
Dinner Dressing
Visiting relatives or meeting your sweetie's family for the first time? Dress to impress with these style tips:
• 15 holiday party makeup ideas
• What to wear to a holiday party
• What's your sweater style?
• More holiday makeup looks
• Hair accessories for the holidays
• Video: Create a casual updo
• Video: Take perfect holiday pictures
Holiday Countdown
Our holiday countdown calendar helps you make the most
of the season, with eight weeks' worth of daily tips for
decorating, eating well, having fun and beating the clock. Join the fun!
Home for the Holidays
Whether you're headed over the river and through the woods or inviting guests to your home, check out these tips for having a happy holiday:
Travel made easy: Get the entire family to the feast without hearing "Are we there yet?" once
Happy house guests: Help loved ones feel at home with these easy ways to keep house guests happy
Top 10 hostess tips: iVillagers share their best strategies and tips for handling holiday guests
All-natural autumn crafts: Collect leaves, berries and acorns and use them to craft these easy decorations and favors
Let's Talk Turkey
Swap recipes, find inspiration and get advice on holiday entertaining:
• Cooking for the fall season
• Share traditions, crafts & more
• Chat about hosting dos and don'ts
• Swap recipes & tips
Thanksgiving disasters: iVillagers shares their tales of turkey trouble and family foibles
Celebs Celebrate
Find out which Hollywood personalities have given us gobs to be grateful for.
Your favorite stars share their personal stories of family ski trips, delicious food—and the perfect moments that they'll never forget.
Black Friday Frenzy
Wanna avoid the mall mania this year? Check out iVillage Shopping for great holiday deals:
Avoid holiday weight gain: Stay slim with fitness videos, equipment and more
Treasure family memories: Capture special moments with digital cameras & frames
Fashion jewelry gifts: Surprise her with necklaces, earrings & more
Holiday treats: Crafty packages for holiday cookies & treats
