Top 10 Thanksgiving Hacks You’ll Be Thankful For 🦃🍂

 Thanksgiving is the ultimate feast, but let’s be real—it can be a bit stressful!  Us Cottage gals like to keep it FUN and EASY! Between prepping, cooking, and making sure Uncle Bob doesn’t start talking politics, there’s a lot to juggle. Lucky for you, we’ve rounded up 10 Thanksgiving hacks to save your sanity (and impress your guests). Let’s dig in!

1. Prep Like a Pro
   Chop veggies, make pies, and set the table a day or two before.  Get those kids to help, they are off school!  Your future self you will thank you.

2. DIY a Perfect Turkey Brine
   No brine, no shine! Soak your turkey in a mix of water, salt, sugar, and spices overnight for juicy results.  Pinterest is your friend here for recipes!

3. Delegate, Don’t Dominate
   Let guests bring a dish or help out. It’s Thanksgiving, not the "You Show."  And store bought and served on your dishes is JUST as delish.

4. Keep Mashed Potatoes Warm
   Use a slow cooker!  Potatoes in the crock pot for the win.  No more cold potatoes while you wait for the turkey to finish.

5. Save Oven Space
   Cook sides like stuffing or casseroles in the Instant Pot. Game changer!

6. Label It, Love It
   Stick little labels on dishes for your buffet—your gluten-free cousin will appreciate it.  Overachiever?  Label those serving platters a couple days ahead for day-of organization!

7. Dessert Shortcuts
   Buy pre-made pies, pie crusts or whip up a “crustless” pie. Easy and delish!

8. Create a Drink Station
   Set up a self-serve bar with cocktails, mocktails, and cider. Keeps the kitchen free of thirsty guests and you can focus on more fun, not playing bartender.

9. Use Disposable Pans
   Nobody likes scrubbing pans post-feast. Disposable pans = extra time for pie.

10. Leftovers, But Make It Cute
    Stock up on takeout containers so everyone can take a piece of the feast home. Instant win and we ALL love the leftovers.

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be chaotic—use these hacks to keep it stress-free, fun, and full of flavor. Happy Turkey Day! 🦃✨

Want more tips? We are ALL looking for the help, please do share!  Drop your favorite Thanksgiving hack in the comments below!

We are SO grateful for YOU!  Happy Turkey Day Friends!
xo
The Cottage Girls