9 Tips and Tricks for a Painless Thanksgiving

One of the most highly anticipated meals of the year, your Thanksgiving dinner is something to be enjoyed.  From the turkey to the sweet potato casserole to the pumpkin pie, this feast is like no other.

But what about your host?  The one who has been working so hard behind the scenes to pull everything all together.

Better yet, what if you are the host?

I asked the readers of Crazy Cakes and Eskimo Kisses what advice they had to offer hosts to simplify the Thanksgiving meal preparations.

Here's what they said:

Any tips or tricks we missed?  How do you simplify the holidays?