Last Minute Tips for Winning at Thanksgiving! | The Milton Moms

No matter when I start to plan and prepare, I always, ALWAYS end up doing it last minute. Please tell me I am not alone?! Here are a few ideas for Thanksgiving that you can tackle this weekend!

 

BEAUTIFUL & delicious thanksgiving recipes and table settings from Domestikated Life, local blogger, mama and cookbook author!

 

The worst times to travel during the holiday rush.

 

Tips on traveling with kids. Hello iPad and snacks galore.

 

And what to put in their “busy bags”. Hint, hint- hit up Target’s Bullseye Playground for some cheap and fun items!

 

This festive cocktail from Wollaston Wine:

A Holiday Mule

Ingredients: 1.5oz Infuse Spirits Cinnamon Apple Vodka, 5 oz Cranberry Juice, 4oz Ginger Beer, .5oz of Lime Juice, dash of Ginger Bitters, dash of cardamom bitters, cranberries

Directions: Shake the vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice and bitters. Pour over ice and add ginger beer to float. Garnish with cranberries

 

My go to quick and easy hostess gift: a bottle of delicious smelling dish soap, an adorable dish towel and something homemade for breakfast. YUM!

 

Fun thanksgiving crafts you can do with little ones, and use to set the table!

 

 

Remember, it is OK to do LESS. Give yourself a break. Outsource what you can, and ask for help! Do you have any tips or tricks to survive the holiday season? Would love to hear!

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