The key to having a wonderful, stressfree Thanksgiving, is too plan ahead.  You should start planning for Thanksgiving about 4 weeks before the big day.  Plan your menu, shop and make as much as you can before the big day so that the day of Thanksgiving you can enjoy your family not sweating over a stove.  I have come up with an absolutely delicious menu that I use every year and get great compliments on.  I have all my recipes and tips for this perfect Thanksgiving up for auction.  Also I give step by step, day by day preparation guides so that you only do a little bit everyday.  It makes for the most wonderful Thanksgiving and I actually enjoy doing it!  Also if you start your shopping 4 weeks early, you only need to buy a little extra each time.  It helps keep the grocery bills down and easily managed within your budget.  If you know what you are making and what you need, you can also shop around for sales instead of last minute buying.  Right now is the perfect time to buy fresh pumpkins, squash and other late harvest vegetables for your Thanksgiving dinner.  Check out my auction, try it and see if it isn't the best Thanksgiving ever!