Thanksgiving Cheat Sheet

Justin Bernhaut

How to Fix 10 Common Thanksgiving Problems Bird defrosting too slow? Running out of room? Getting past dinnertime hurdles

E-mail

Average Rating:

▪ Read Reviews of This Solution
▪ Rate & Review This Solution

Thanksgiving may be all in the details, but you don't have to get lost in them. These easy tips and helpful how-tos will help you simplify—and enjoy—the holiday

40 Ways to Simplify Thanksgiving

Get menu-planning and time-saving tips to make this one the happiest yet

Choose the Right Thanksgiving Turkey

Free range. Kosher. Self-Basted. How to pick the bird that best suits your palate, your philosophy, and your wallet

How to Carve a Turkey

With these four simple steps, slicing up your bird is easier than you think

The Best Boxed Stuffings

Three packaged brands that taste closest to Mom's

Four Pie Myths Debunked

Why you don't have to bake a homemade crust, use fresh fruit for the filling, and more

The Right Way to Store Leftovers

How to wrap it, where to put it, and how long it will last

60-Second Centerpieces

Transform your table with these simple yet beautiful arrangements

Prevent Family Feuds

How to manage difficult personalities, from busybodies to "constructive" criticizers

Real Simple Celebrations: Print-and-Mail Party Invitations

Make party throwing a snap—start with these simple-to-make invitations

A Trouble-Free Thanksgiving

These quick fixes for 10 common cooking crises—from an overflowing refrigerator to an undercooked bird—will guarantee a terrific meal

Best Chicken Dishes

Deck Out Your Kitchen

Enter for a chance to win $5,000 in merchandise from Williams-Sonoma

Host a Premiere Party!

Invite friends to watch the debut of REAL SIMPLE. REAL LIFE., a new makeover show on TLC, at 8:00 P.M. ET on October 17. Click above for a free invitation from Evite