Gather your friends and mash the potatoes because Thanksgiving get-togethers are back in full force this year. If the hosting baton has been passed to you, however, you might be feeling as anxious as you do stoked. The food is just the beginning, right? There’s also décor and table settings and loads of dirty dishes afterwards to deal with.
Whether you’re hosting a big family Thanksgiving for the first time or you want to have your buds over for Friendsgiving, these holiday essentials from Walmart(opens in a new tab) will help you throw a celebration that’s as tasteful as it is tasty.
Smells like holiday spirit
What better addition to your holiday feast than candles that smell good enough to eat? These vanilla-scented ones come in fancy glass jars that hold their own on your table. Arrange a few pine cones around them for an instant centerpiece, on the cheap.
DJ baste that turkey
Holiday tunes, anyone? This stylish little guy packs more sound and base than its predecessor and will set the vibes for your feast. With Google Assistant, you can just tell it to play whatever songs or genre you want from your apps, a perk if you’re up to your elbows in gravy-making.
Make grandma proud
You’ve worked hard to whip up grandma’s famous cranberries, give them the table presentation they deserve. This large serving bowl holds enough to feed your hungry bunch. It’s also microwave-friendly and goes into the dishwasher, a bonus for cleanup.
Raise a pretty glass
If there’s ever been a time to give thanks, it’s now. These wine glasses will do every table toast a solid with their elegant shape and the price can’t be beat. They also hold 17 ounces, which is more vino than most other glasses. Bottoms up.
Bring the outdoors in
Spruce up your place with this autumnal eye candy. You get two separate pieces and almost 12 feet total of orange, yellow, and red artificial maple leaves to wind around your bookcase or mantel. Try hanging them from the ceiling like twinkly lights for a crafty DIY vibe.
Level up your dish setup
You don’t sit at the kid’s table anymore so don’t set your table like a kid. This 12-piece dish set will impress your in-laws and pickiest of friends. The embossed plates have gold trim (so fancy!) and there’s one for a side salad, main dish, and pie for four people.
The best seat at the table
Take the guesswork out of who sits where with these cute pumpkin-shaped placecards. Not only are they a stylish touch for your table, you can sit your favorite singles next to each other and watch the sparks fly.
Store it in style
Prepare your fridge for an onslaught of leftovers with these vintage-inspired storage containers. Snap-shut plastic lids keep your turkey slices and pumpkin pie fresh for days. They nest together for easy storage and double as pretty serving bowls, to boot.
