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Holiday hosting shouldn't feel like a traffic jam in your kitchen with chaos everywhere and you questioning all your life choices. You want everyone to have fun, make memories, and stay out of your way while you get the meal on the table. We're sharing 7 low-prep, high-joy Thanksgiving activities that keep everyone engaged so you can actually enjoy the day instead of just surviving it.

Stop letting Thanksgiving chaos steal your joy—hit subscribe and get easy activities that create connection without adding to your hosting stress.

Note: This is a re-aired episode with timeless Thanksgiving hosting tips. These activities work whether you're hosting 5 people or 25, and none of them require Pinterest-level planning.

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Who Should Listen

This episode is for anyone hosting Thanksgiving who wants their guests entertained and connected (without needing a degree in event planning or losing their minds in the process).

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What You Get In This Episode

• Two gratitude activities that work for shy guests and chatty ones alike (one involves candy, one becomes a keepsake)
• Quick icebreakers that get teens, grandparents, and new partners laughing together in minutes
• A clever setup trick that keeps people bonding without awkward small talk pressure
• Movement ideas that give everyone fresh air and reset energy between courses
• The seating strategy that ditches the kids' table and actually works better
• A tradition you can start this year that becomes a living record of everyone who's shared your table
• Bonus hosting hacks: cozy extras and a quick fix for your garbage disposal that'll save your sanity

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Bios

Caitlin brings her signature blend of humor and practical advice to help overwhelmed moms navigate the challenges of hosting—including Thanksgiving dinners that don't end in tears (yours or theirs). With Jenny, who brings real talk about keeping your sanity while creating memories.

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Sources & Mentions

• Check out the PureWow article on Thanksgiving activities by Emma Singer and Stephanie Sengwe
• Get the printable M&M Gratitude Game: Visit the blog post for this episode and click on the link to access the printables.
• Visit the blog post for more activities and the book that Jenny mentioned!

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