Throwback Thursday: 58 Best Thanksgiving Hacks Ever

Chrissa Hardy — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 12:30:06 +0000

You can plan and prep as much as possible in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, and you still might end up with some last-minute turkey troubles or side dish snafus. Ultimately, all that matters is that you are surrounded by loved ones as you ingest large amounts of food. But just in case you need some Turkey Day support, here are our 58 best Thanksgiving hacks ever.

11 Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make in Your Crock Pot — There are few things better than a Crockpot meal. You toss in the ingredients, stir occasionally, and just let it do its thing all day. That's why Thanksgiving is the perfect day to bust out your trusty slow cooker. And if you have more than one, you can cook multiple dishes!

10 Things You'll Waste Money on This Thanksgiving — Along with things you need to buy and bake this Thanksgiving, it's important know what you shouldn't even bother buying. Wasting cash on centerpieces and name-brand ingredients are just a couple areas you can cut right out of your budget.

9 Ways to Save on Your Thanksgiving Celebrations — Want to save big bucks on Thanksgiving essentials? You can shop secondhand for table decor, roast a chicken instead of a turkey, create your own DIY centerpieces, and more! Because this is a feast that should always be financially feasible.

6 Alternative Ways to Do Thanksgiving — If you're tired of the same old football-and-massive-dinner routine on Thanksgiving, consider shaking things up this year. Plan a weekend getaway, volunteer, sign up for a local turkey trot race, etc. In order to really enjoy this holiday, you need to make it your own.

17 Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers — The only thing better than the classic Thanksgiving feast? The leftovers! And instead of just a massive turkey sandwich the next day, give these Turkey Day leftover recipes a try.

5 Thanksgiving Traditions You Should Skip — We are creatures of habit. Once the last Thursday of November rolls around, we're programmed to stuff ourselves with turkey while watching the parade and napping before we head out for Black Friday shopping. But you can actually skip all of those things and still have a blast! Here's how.

This article is from Chrissa Hardy of Wise Bread, an award-winning personal finance and credit card comparison website. Read more great articles from Wise Bread:

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Throwback Thursday: 58 Best Thanksgiving Hacks Ever