
I've always been someone who loves to go all-out for Thanksgiving, from the perfect recipes to stylish seasonal tablescapes. And since I'm on a budget, I need to find economical ways to fulfill my turkey day ambitions without going broke. From fun activities to stylish decor items for tablescapes to the one tool you need to make the fluffiest mashed potatoes ever, these are the affordable Thanksgiving finds I'm grateful for this year.
This Under-$10 Table Runner Adds Fall Flourish Your Turkey Day Table
You'll love the subtle elegance of this fall-themed table runner. With a neutral color and a cute wheat and leaves-themed border, it will fit with all of your Thanksgiving decor. And you can't beat the price (it's under $10)!
This Turkey Platter & Cutting Board Is Picture Perfect
We love a twofer, and this combo turkey cutting board and serving platter is it. Carve the turkey and let the juice channel away as you carve, then serve it surrounded by pretty herbs and veggies for the perfect Thanksgiving meal centerpiece.
These Affordable Poultry Shears Save Time & Effort for Turkey Carving
Carve up your bird faster with these super-sharp poultry shears. It's the perfect way to get that delectable turkey on the table fast!
This Cute Thanksgiving Apron Adds Just the Right Touch of Nostalgia
Protect your clothes as you cook your dinner with this cute nostalgic apron. You'll love the appliqué turkey on the front that brings just the right amount of retro Thanksgiving charm as you put together your delicious meal.
This Cozy-Chic Knitted Pumpkin Is Only $5
Pumpkins make the perfect Thanksgiving decor, and this knitted pumpkin is oh-so cozy. At $5, you can afford to grab a few to add to your festive fall-themed tablescape.
Keep All the Tiny Turkies Entertained With These Thanksgiving Mad Libs
Grown-up chat can be boring for your tiny turkeys sitting at the table. But these Mad Libs will be the talk of the kids' table. It features 21 fill-in-the-blank stories with a Thanksgiving theme that kids will love.
These Place Cards Have a Built-In Activity
Speaking of filling in the blanks, these Thanksgiving-themed place cards also have a spot for each person to write their gratitude. When conversation comes to a screeching halt or veers towards politics, these will be real lifesavers, as everyone can find common ground in gratitude by sharing what they wrote on theirs.
This $10 Lighted Leaf Garland Adds a Festive Touch
Create a cozy fall atmosphere that your family and guests will love with this LED leaf garland. It's so affordable you can buy a few to drape over mantels, doorways, bannisters, and more.
This Hidden Turkey Game Is a Great Pre- or Post-Dinner Activity
This Thanksgiving-themed hide-and-seek game will keep all ages entertained. Hide the turkeys, and whoever finds the most can win a prize. It'll get everyone up and moving before or after dinner.
This 23-Piece Harvest Decor Set Gives You Lots of Tablescaping Options
Creating a Thanksgiving tablescape is affordable and fun with this versatile 23-piece decor set. It has all sorts of fall-themed items, like pumpkins, leaves, and acorns], that you can arrange to make a pretty tablescape your guests will adore.
Welcome Guests With This Thanksgiving Garden Flag
Give your guests a Thanksgiving greeting from the moment they step on your property. This cute garden flag is double-sided and under $10!
Add Plush Texture to Your Decor With These Gold & Velvet Pumpkins
I'm a little obsessed with these plush pumpkins. They look so luxe, but they're super affordable! You'll get 18 pieces in fall colors to add to your decor for under $25. These are so pretty, they're in my cart!
Send Leftovers Home in Style With These Thanksgiving-Themed Leftovers Containers
The best part of turkey day is the leftovers, and if you're like me and love to share the wealth so all your guests go home with a bunch, you'll love these fall foil storage containers. This $14 set has 36 pieces, so you can send everyone away with tasty food and a fun pop of fall festiveness.
Unlock Core Memories With This Peanuts Thanksgiving T-Shirt
Sure, dinner may not be buttered toast, pretzels, jellybeans, and popcorn prepared by a beagle (although maybe it is!), but I bet when you were a kid, you thought it sounded a lot tastier than green bean casserole. But this fun Peanuts Thanksgiving t-shirt is so fun and nostalgic. Plus, it's a great conversation starter.
These Turkey Tea Light Holders Are So Cute
Love candlelight for holiday meals? Whether you use actual tea-lights or prefer the safer LED type, they'll look so cute in these turkey tea light holders. You'll get six for under $25 for an adorable addition to your turkey day table.
These XL Disposable Plates Will Hold a Whole Lot of Turkey & Fixings
Feeding a crowd? This pack of 50 XL oval disposable plates is super strong, so everyone can pile their plates high with the Thanksgiving feast. You'll love the cute decorations, and dishes will be a lot easier after dinner.
These Thanksgiving Bracelets Double as Napkin Rings
If you're like me and can't stand to send everyone away empty-handed, these Thanksgiving bracelets are the perfect touch. Wrap them around everyone's napkins as a napkin ring, and they can take away a bracelet to remember your gathering. A six-pack is under $8, so you can grab as many as you need.
Keep Everything at the Perfect Temp With This Food-Warming Mat
If your guests like to go back for seconds, this warming mat is a must-have. It holds all your favorite sides and the perfect temp so that it stays warm no matter how many times everyone goes back for more.
This Jumbo Coloring Tablecloth Is Perfect for the Kids' Table
At under $10, anyone hosting a Thanksgiving with a kids' table will consider this coloring and activity tablecloth money well spent. Kids can can enjoy the coloring, word searches, and mazes before, during, and/or after dinner, and adults can enjoy the relative quiet as they eat and visit.
You Can Reuse These Cloth Napkins Every Thanksgiving
Paper napkins can be super cute, but if you're looking to lower your impact on landfills, then cloth napkins are the way to go. This set of 12 is a lovely harvest orange color that works for all kinds of fall tablescapes. Toss 'em in the wash, and they'll be good to go next year, too.
This Potato Ricer Makes the Fluffiest Mashed Potatoes Ever
If you aren't using a potato ricer to make your mashed potatoes (no worries — I'll tell you how in a second), then you're missing out on the most amazingly fluffy taters. I like this one because it's easy to use and super affordable.
How to use it? Boil potatoes in the skin until soft. Pat the potatoes dry, peel the skins, and discard them. Put the hot skinned potatoes through the ricer into a bowl, and then fold them with some melted butter, salt, and pepper. It's a life-changing Thanksgiving hack that earns me raves on my potatoes year after year.
This Candle Makes Your Whole House Smell Like Pumpkin Pie
Going somewhere else for Thanksgiving and missing all the great smells in your house? I get it! When I'm guesting instead of hosting, I like to burn this pumpkin spice candle to make my whole house smell like Thanksgiving.
These Pumpkin Ramekins Make Small Bites Special
From appetizers and nuts to desserts, you'll love these adorable (and affordable) 6-ounce pumpkin ramkeins. For under $25, you'll get a dozen that'll add charm to your table.
This 18-Quart Turkey Roaster Gives You Extra Oven Space at an Affordable Price
Oven space an issue? Yup. Been there! With so much to cook, it helps to have a little something extra to get everything on the table hot and on time. Like this 18-quart turkey roasting oven that will hold up to a 22-pound turkey. You can also use it for other things, like stuffing or sweet potatoes. It's a true lifesaver for holidays if you lack the oven space to get everything done.
This Wood Pumpkin Platter Turns Charcuterie Into Char-CUTE-Erie
Setting up a pre-dinner nosh? Whether it's charcuterie, nuts and fruits, a veggie tray, or cheese and crackers, this wooden pumpkin board fits the season perfectly. What a cute way to serve up some apps before the main event.
Go Heavy on the Gravy With This Classic White No-Drip Gravy Boat
If gravy is one of your essential Thanksgiving food groups, then you'll need a good gravy boat. This one is classic white, so it goes with everything, and it has a no-drip spout and a ladle so everyone can pour on the gravy to their heart's content.


































