Box of fun Keep a tub of inexpensive unopened toys on hand for parties. Children enjoy having new things to open and gives parents some adult time. – Cheryl Larimer

Share your meal and the cooking.. Cooking for large groups/families can be a lot of fun but also exhausting. Have each guest bring a side dish or dessert & enjoy your time. – Mary Ann Kwolek

Keep company moving Before the dinner I set the drinks in one area, the appetizers in another instead of one table. That way people move around and mingle more. – Joni Roller

Where is the stuffing/dressing?????? It cannot be a Thanksgiving meal without stuffing or dressing. One of these great chefs should give us a recipe! – Elizabeth Link

Unexpected display Don't forget the car's back window! Don't block your view, but autumn leaves, small gourds and dry corn make a very nice "window dressing!" – Frank W Wilson