Thanksgiving Planning Hub

Your Guide to a JOYFUL Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a season of gratitude, a chance to gather around the table and savor both food and time together. Alongside the joy comes a swirl of details, from choosing the turkey to setting the table to blending family traditions. This Thanksgiving Planning Guide is here to bring calm and clarity, offering gentle guidance and cozy inspiration so you can plan with confidence and create a holiday that feels truly joyful.

Updated throughout the season with new recipes, printables, and hosting ideas to make your Thanksgiving feel calm, joyful, and beautifully doable. ✨

Start Your Thanksgiving Planning Here

Each section below walks you through a key part of the holiday, from planning your menu to setting the table and enjoying the leftovers. Start wherever you are, and each step will bring you closer to a calm, joyful celebration.

Build a calm game plan you can trust. Start with the centerpiece, then layer in sides, dessert, and a simple prep timeline.

Thanksgiving Turkey Guide
Build Your Color-Themed Thanksgiving Menu
- Green Thanksgiving Sides: A collection of fresh, colorful side dishes featuring green beans, Brussels sprouts, and more.
- Golden Thanksgiving Sides: A mix of classic comfort dishes and elevated dishes including mashed potatoes, dressing (aka stuffing), polenta, and mac & cheese.
- Orange Thanksgiving Sides: Bright and tasty options that bring some color and sweetness to your Thanksgiving table, including carrots, sweet potatoes, and roasted root vegetables.
- Red Thanksgiving Sides: A few festive favorites that bring a pop of color and a beautiful sweetness to your Thanksgiving table.
Shopping list and prep checklist
Make ahead plan by day

A few dependable pieces make the whole day smoother. Pick what fits your kitchen and style.

Thanksgiving Kitchen Tools
- ✅ Roasting pan? Thermometer? Find the essentials that make prep smoother.
Hosting and serving supplies

Clear, reliable recipes that taste like home. Add one or two showstoppers for sparkle.

Create a cozy table that feels welcoming and simple to manage.

Simple tips to elevate your Thanksgiving
Kid table crafts and printables

Store leftovers with ease and enjoy relaxed meals all weekend.

Leftovers plan and labels
Next day recipes
Clean up and storage tips

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Thanksgiving Turkey Guide

Roasting a turkey can feel like the most intimidating part of Thanksgiving, but it doesn’t have to be. This calm, step-by-step guide walks you through choosing, prepping, cooking, and carving so your turkey turns out golden, juicy, and stress free. Whether it’s your first time hosting or your fifteenth, you’ll find practical help and gentle encouragement to make it simple.

Read the Turkey Guide

Planning Side Dishes

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Color-Themed Thanksgiving Menu Planning

Color is an amazing way to make sure that your Thanksgiving meal is balanced and beautiful. By following some simple guidance and choosing your recipes accordingly, you can build an amazing meal that’s as visually pleasing as it is tasty!

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