The turkey is stuffed, the pies are baked, and the places are set. Now all that's left is filling the time between when the guests arrive and the bird is carved.
How do you prepare ahead for the holiday season. This can include ideas for Thanksgiving, Hanukah or Christmas dealing with food, gifts, organization or your own family traditions.
As your Thankgiving guests arrive give each a paper fall leaf to write a "thankful" thought on. Have them drop them in a clear vase or fishbowl. They needn't sign it unless they want to. Then, if there are only a few, read them before the meal, or after, or hang them up for all to see.
