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Always plan ahead and make sure you have everything you need for a perfect bash. Can you think of some ways to use this helpful idea? Remember that when it comes to planning an event, early preparation is key.
Thanksgiving Party Planning

Thanksgiving party planning can be fun and easy when using the following recipes, menus, loot bags, party favors, party gifts & prizes, checklist and etiquette. Make your Turkey look like it came from a caterer with fancy feet or make the Ham with a special fan. Try creating a bowl of sugared fruit.

Sugared Fruit Turkey Feet Ham Fan

A Thanksgiving party can be a festive time by planning ahead and gathering your crew of family and friends to make the latkes and place the buffet trays to have a magnificent holiday party! Practice ahead of time and get your super crew organized by doing as much as possible prior to the party. The party planning information, recipes, menus, check list, and etiquette below will help to make everyone have a blast at your Thanksgiving Party. The loot bags, party gifts, prizes, and party favors will add a special touch.

Be organized by planning ahead. First do the guest list. Think of a fun theme like western BBQ, fiesta, or Mardi Gras. Next, the menu taking into account any special food requirements your guest might require. Then, make a shopping list from the menu. Create a decoration and party favor list which can easily be purchased at Thanksgiving Party (this will save you time and gas)!

How to Make...

Food Crafts

Cut two pieces of paper, each approximately 6 inches wide by 18 inches long. Six inches by 18 inches seems a reasonable length to attain a nice, frilly decoration -- perhaps up to 24 inches for the fan).

If you'd like, cut pieces of different colors, such as one gold and the other red (or brown, or whatever color you like). Put the two pieces together and fold them in half, lengthwise. Do not make too hard of a fold, because you want the tops of those cut pieces to 'fluff out.'

Cut slits, approximately 2 inches long, (original directions said 5 cm), into one edge of the folded paper (see picture). If you make a light, horizontal mark, as shown, it is easier to keep the cuts the same length.

Turkey Feet

Turkey Feet Decorating For paper 'feet': Put these paper decorations on AFTER the turkey has been cooked and is ready to serve. Take the side of the paper that is NOT cut and wrap it around the ends of the turkey's legs and tightly tape the paper in place.

Ham Fan

For paper 'fans': Food Decorating Paper Ham Fan Use a small, thin stick or dowel that is suitable for food use. Take the side of the paper that is NOT cut and glue one end of the paper to the top of the stick . Wrap the paper around the stick, and glue it down.

Sugared Fruit

Food Decorating with Sugared Fruit Centerpieces Thanksgiving is the season to indulge in exceedingly sweet treats. Sugared flowers and fruits sparkle under a crisp dusting of crystals that shimmer enticingly in the light and tingle on the tongue. A surprising number of flowers and leaves are delicious to eat: roses, primroses, pansies, fruit tree blossoms, mimosa flowers, not to mention the numerous varieties of mint that are particularly good. Whole or sectioned fruit under a veil of sugar also make beautiful decorations, delectable and irresistible.

1 - egg
Small Paintbrush
1/2 pound - (230 g) fruit: Figd, Grapes, Kumquats, Limes, Red plums (your choice)
1/2 cup - (115 g) white granulated sugar

Lightly beat the egg white. Using a paintbrush, cover the surfaces of fruit with egg white, taking care not to saturate. Place on waxed paper and sift sugar over to cover evenly. Let dry in a warm place for 2 to 3 hours. Sugared this way, fruit keeps as long as when it is fresh.

Thanksgiving Party Supplies, Decorations, Invitations, Favors

Thanksgiving Party Planning

A great Thanksgiving craft is the handprint turkey. All kids love this and even the really young kids can do this as well. First, dip the child’s hand in paint; washable of course. Then, make sure their fingers are spread like doing a high five and place it on the paper. You can then let it dry, draw a beak and glue some feathers and eyes on. Try decorating your Thanksgiving Day dinner table with some simple food garnishing. For assigned seating try these free printable place name cards.

Thanksgiving Parties
This Thanksgiving, how about making a fun Turkey Wreath as a craft idea and hanging it on your door for all your guests to see? It's easy and colorful and will help set a fun tone for your celebration.