Thanksgiving doesn't have to be a frenzy of last-minute preparations. Our Thanksgiving planner eliminates guesswork, ensuring an enjoyable meal -- even for the host.

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Making an assortment of holiday cookies doesn't have to mean countless days of rolling, baking, and decorating. Why not bake several batches of one kind, then trade a dozen or two with a few friends? That's the idea behind our cookie-swap party. 

Invite guests to join you for this festive gathering, and ask them to bring a few batches of their favorite homemade holiday cookies along with copies of the recipe. By the end of the party, each guest will end up with a delightful mix of confections and will welcome the beginning of a very sweet tradition.

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Call it the holiday shuffle: The four or five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's that seem to fly by in a blur of activity can leave even the most experienced hostess breathless. The solution? A week-by-week plan of action that spreads out the tasks you need to accomplish while making space for enjoying the season and the traditions you value most.

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Who said the holidays have to be hectic? With a bit of planning, you can cut down on the kitchen chaos when guests arrive with dishes that require last-minute preparation.

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By carefully spacing out the myriad tasks that go into preparing for a holiday party, you'll avoid bottlenecks and last-minute frenzies during this busiest of all seasons.

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