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I hope you had the best Halloween and that your kiddos came home with enough candy to fuel them through… well, Thanksgiving. My boys had a blast trick-or-treating this year—one was Spiderman, the other was the cutest little puppy you’ve ever seen (not biased at all, obviously).
Now, if you’ve been here long enough, you already know this: my boys LOVE Christmas. Like, talk-about-it-in-April love Christmas. And because Joey’s birthday just so happens to be ON Christmas (yes, really!), our holiday season basically begins the moment the last piece of Halloween candy hits the pantry.
So naturally, on November 1st:
🎃 Halloween décor came down
🎄 Christmas tree went up
✨ Zero shame given
Retail traumatized me at 16 in the best possible way—my internal clock is forever set to “It’s Christmas, babe.” And honestly? With a Christmas baby, we’ve learned that the earlier the lights and the pine scent go up, the happier we all are.
So in our house, Thanksgiving is basically a crossover episode:
Turkey + Rudolph
Sweet potatoes + tinsel
Pumpkin pie + candy canes
And honestly? It works.
But even in our Christmas-forward household, Thanksgiving still requires planning—which is why I created the ultimate Thanksgiving Hosting Printable Bundle to help you keep your sanity intact.
Let’s break down everything you get, plus recipes, décor ideas, menu inspiration, and a few mom-approved letterboard sayings.
🍗 Your Ultimate Thanksgiving Hosting Checklist Bundle
This printable bundle covers EVERYTHING you need to keep your brain from melting into mashed potatoes:
✔️ Guest List Tracker
So you know exactly who’s coming and who’s bringing what (and who always forgets).
✔️ Menu Planner
List every dish, side, dessert, and drink in one place.
✔️ Grocery Shopping List
Organized by category so you’re not jogging from produce → dairy → back to produce again.
✔️ Cleaning + Chore List
Hand this one to your partner so they can “help.” (Hi, teamwork!)
✔️ Prep Timeline
Know what to prep 3 days before, 1 day before, and the morning of.
✔️ Cooking Schedule
Make sure everything gets oven time without a meltdown.
Just print the pages you need, stick them on the fridge, in your planner, or in that one drawer where everything important somehow ends up—and boom, you’re instantly more organized.
I made this so you can actually enjoy Thanksgiving instead of running around like the holiday hostess version of a headless turkey.
🦃Easy Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for Busy Moms
Here are simple, crowd-pleasing ideas that don’t require Michelin-star energy.
Main Dishes
- Classic roasted turkey
- Slow Cooker turkey breast (for smaller gatherings)
- Honey baked ham
- Herb butter roast chicken
Side Dishes
Because we all know the sides are the main event:
- Brown sugar sweet potato casserole
- Simple garlic mashed potatoes
- Green bean casserole
- Cornbread stuffing
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
- Soft dinner rolls (store-bought is FINE, bestie)
Desserts
- Pumpkin pie
- Apple crisp
- Chocolate pecan pie
- Store-bought cheesecake with a homemade topping (shhh… we won’t tell)
🥣 Quick & Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
Here are simple and basic recipes to serve for the big day!
✨ 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Ingredients:
- 1 turkey breast
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- ½ cup chicken broth
Directions:
- Add broth to slow cooker.
- Place turkey breast on top.
- Sprinkle soup mix.
- Cook on LOW 6–7 hours.
Done. Moist, delicious, zero stress.
✨ Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
- 3–4 sweet potatoes
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Mini marshmallows
Directions:
- Boil + mash sweet potatoes.
- Mix with butter + brown sugar.
- Top with marshmallows.
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
It’s dessert disguised as a vegetable and we love that for us.
✨ One-Bowl Pumpkin Pie Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 can pumpkin
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 premade graham crust (crushed into a baking pan)
Directions:
Mix → pour → bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes.
Cut into squares. Done.
🕯 Simple & Affordable Thanksgiving Decor Ideas
Because your home can look festive without a HomeGoods shopping spree.
1. Mini Pumpkins + Dollar Store Candle Holders
Scatter them on your table for “throw-together chic.”
2. Kraft Paper Table Runner
Kids can doodle. Adults can write what they’re grateful for.
3. Cinnamon Stick Bundles
Tie with twine → instant cozy aesthetic.
4. Print Your Menu (from your bundle!)
Stick it in a thrifted frame = fancy chef vibes.
5. A Cozy Fall Simmer Pot
Stovetop: orange slices + cinnamon + clove.
Your whole house smells like “Pinterest Mom Comfort.”
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🧒 Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Activity Ideas
Keep them busy → keep yourself sane.
- Turkey coloring pages
- Gratitude list worksheets
- Thanksgiving scavenger hunt
- Build-a-turkey craft
- Play-dough pie shop station
- Christmas movie marathon (yes, in November!)
💬 Thanksgiving Letterboard Sayings for Moms
- “Thankful, blessed, and slightly stressed.”
- “Gobble ‘til you wobble.”
- “I came. I saw. I made 14 side dishes.”
- “My heart says fitness… my stomach says seconds, please.”
- “Alexa, do the dishes.”
- “Thanksgiving calories don’t count.”
- “Pour the gravy and let’s do this.”
- “Turkey, gravy, beans and rolls. Let me see that casserole.”
- “Talk Turkey to me.”
- “Give thanks and wear your fat pants.”
…See THIS post for more!
🧡 Why This Printable Bundle Makes Thanksgiving Easier
- Saves time
- Reduces stress
- Keeps everything organized
- Perfect for busy moms
- Printable and reusable every year
- Helps create a smooth hosting day
Perfect for Pinterest moms, chaotic moms, tired moms, organized moms, and “I forgot to thaw the turkey” moms.
💌 Final Thoughts
Mama, you deserve a Thanksgiving that doesn’t feel like a 10-hour cooking marathon followed by a 3-hour dishwashing nightmare. This printable bundle helps you stay ahead, stay organized, and actually enjoy the day.
If there’s anything you want added or changed, comment below or email me at jacqueline@onetopknotmama.com and I’ll update the bundle ASAP!
Happy Thanksgiving—and may your turkey be juicy, your kids cooperative, and your in-laws pleasantly occupied.
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