Hosting Friendsgiving should be all about food and friends, not stress.
Food and friendsthere’s so much to be thankful for!
Celebrate your friends with the ultimate holiday gathering.
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If you haven’t heard of Friendsgiving, we’re here with the ultimate what-to-know guide.
There aren’t any Friendsgiving rulesjust gather your pals and enjoy a meal together.
We’re sharing tested tips for hosting Friendsgiving with ease.
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Plus, we’ve got you covered with fast and free printables!
Go Big Batch
Plan out your Friendsgiving drinks a few days before the party.
Plus, we’re obsessed with how fun the garnishes are in this gorgeous punch bowl setup.
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Surround the hummus with presliced veggies and you’ve got a party-worthy platter in no time!
Cut the veggies the day before to save time on the day of the gathering.
Day-of, arrange the veggies around the hummus and keep it in the refrigerator until guests arrive.
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Slow Cooker Shortcuts
The best Friendsgiving recipes are easy ones!
Free up oven space and make just about anything in your slow cooker.
Everyone loves slow cooker casseroles and sides, but how about pie?
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Our pumpkin slow cooker pie is quick, easy, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Send an Invite
Never end up with three sides of mashed potatoes again!
This fun (and free!)
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printable Friendsgiving invite lets you assign dishes, drinks, andserving wareto your guests.
Hosting never looked easier.
Skip Dinner
Save the dinner meal for Thanksgiving Day and host a festive Friendsgiving brunch instead!
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Invite everyone over for a tasty meal of pumpkin cinnamon rolls, sweet potato hash, and apple crisp.
Make an Edible Centerpiece
Skip afancy centerpiecefor Friendsgiving and create an edible showstopper instead.
To make, simply pile cheese and crackers on a cake stand.
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Arrange fresh grapes around the bottom and you’re ready to start snacking.
Try Turkey Breast
Juicy BBQ turkey breast is one of our favorite Friendsgiving recipes.
Double-Duty Dessert
No need to make dessert and party favors.
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Instead, whip up a fun, shortcut dessert that doubles as an adorable take-home item.
Take Shortcuts
Instant is A-OK!
Instead of peeling, prepping, and boiling loads of potatoes, try a simple shortcut.
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We have dozens of Thanksgiving menus to inspire your Friendsgiving cuisine, including aHawaiian dinner menuandCajun-inspired Thanksgiving recipes.
Tabletop Games
Keep ‘em entertained with simple games scattered on the tabletop.
DIY Decor
Use your Friendsgiving decor to show off the ones you love.
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Decorate for the party with a sentimental photo garland.
Simply print black and white photos of attendees and string them on a piece of twine.
After Friendsgiving, let guests take their photos with themor save them to display next year.
Assembly-Only Apps
Stick to assembly-only appetizers to save time and stress.
Put out apretty cheese platterfilled with purchased nuts, olives, and fruit.
Or, go even simpler with a trio of bar snacks like potato chips, nuts, and olives.
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Free Up Fridge Space
Room in the refrigerator can be tight during party time.
Free up valuable space by moving your beverage station outside.
Simply fill a large bowl or tub with ice and fill with bottles of beer and water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s best to celebrate this holiday as close to Thanksgiving as possible.
That’s why most people will schedule Friendsgiving the weekend before or after Thanksgiving.
Of course, there are no rules, so pick whatever day works best for your group.
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you’ve got the option to send these invites through the mail or send free, digital invitations.
If it’s a potluck, just see to it to add info about what dishes guests should bring.
Usually, everyone will bring a dish to Friendsgiving so that everyone is contributing to the meal.
However, it’s also possible that the host is planning on making the entire meal themselves.
