Helpful Thanksgiving Goodies: Reducing Family Stress & Increasing Peace with New Games, Decor & Gifts

Happy Turkey Month! I love Thanksgiving. Also, I know it can feel a tad stressful when you’re in charge of too many spinning plates.

For some people, spending a little more money on premade items reduces the stress of having to make everything. If that’s you, go for it. For others, being on a tight budget might mean that making things from scratch is the least stressful way to approach Thanksgiving.

Whichever camp you fall into, I think we can all agree on one thing: soggy overcooked green beans are gross.

Here’s my curated list of Amazon goodies to make your Thanksgiving more fun and less stressful.

Hostess Gifts

If you’re traveling this year and someone else is doing the hosting, don’t show up empty-handed. It’s a ton of work to clean, shop, prep, cook, wrangle, etc., especially if people are spending the night. Bringing a little hostess gift is a kind gesture that never gets old. 

4 Wooden Spoons & Forks Set

I’m a sucker for almost anything natural wood, and this is such a gorgeous set! Seriously… your other serving spoons are gonna be jealous. CHECK THEM OUT HERE.

Large Faux Succulents Plant

If you know your host doesn’t have a green thumb, a high-quality faux plant could be the perfect gift. And the pot is the prettiest! Click to reveal the zero-maintenance beauty.

Custom Charcuterie Boards

This one isn’t on Amazon—it’s even better. It’s a Temecula Valley small business that makes gourmet charcuterie boards. They have tons of shapes, including pumpkins, Christmas trees, antlers, surfboards, etc. (And yes, they ship straight to you.)

Danielle Mitchell is the woman behind “The Cheese Lady D” and her epoxy boards are incredible pieces of functional art. Check her out on Insta: @thecheeseladyd and on Etsy: The Cheese Lady D

For the Niños

God Gave Us Thankful Hearts Book

From Amazon: “ECPA Bestseller. An ode to gratitude that helps little ones understand how the act of thanksgiving warms hearts and brings joy. TAKE ME TO THE BOOK!

LEGO Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece Building Set

Need something to keep the kids occupied while the yams bake? Behold, the power of a great Lego set. It’s literally the centerpiece that keeps on giving. Kids will love seeing their creation on the table, and adults will love the fact that it’s not a random black building or model of a brown recluse.

CLICK BRICKS HERE!

Infant Toddler Baby Girl Boy “Little Turkey” Oversized Sweatshirt

Treat the newest member of the family to this super cute and trendy bubble romper. It’s cotton, soft, oversized, lightweight, warm, and gender-neutral. What’s not to love? FIND IT IN HERE

For the Fam

Questions for Humans: Thanksgiving Game

Sometimes conversations don’t flow. Sometimes teenagers don’t want to talk. Sometimes Uncle You-Know-Who is feisty and inappropriate.

Solve your awkward silence dilemmas with this fun stack of questions and let the cards do the work. BRING ON THE LAUGHS!

Pass The Potato Game

Almost 11,000 buyers love this game! Amazon description: “It’s a race against time as you frantically pass it around, to avoid being left with the explosive potato of shame when time expires!” Great for the little ones as well as your super old grandpa. YOU SAY POTATO I SAY GAME

Ravensburger Gingerbread House Night Edition 3D Puzzle

Once the turkey’s gone and the pie is dismantled, it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit! This 216-piece 3D puzzle comes with an additional 41 accessory parts and a light module, including LEDs and instructions.

Easy click technology means pieces fit together perfectly, which ushers in more family fun, not stress. And it looks so cool! Perfect for ages 8 and up. SEE THE IMPRESSIVENESS HERE

Home & Table Decor

4-Pack Fall Leaf Garland with Lights

Almost 3,200 people can’t be wrong—this leaf garland has 4 ½ stars! Grab the eye-catching combo of light and leaves and watch your mantle, banister or table come to life. GET LIT HERE

9-Inch Velvet Pumpkin

This beautiful handmade velvet pumpkin comes in 21 different colors! Almost as good as 31 flavors, but without the sugar crash or calories. SEE THE VELVET GOODNESS

Now that you’re stocked with new ideas, tell me which items you’re getting in the comments below! I’m still making up my mind, so feel free to gently shove me in your direction. 

Happy Thanksgiving, friend. I wish you and your family the best parts of all of it. 

Which of course includes a nap. Duh.