Thankful, grateful, and blessed for friends that feel like family! We know we would be lost without them, so of course we must celebrate how much joy and love they bring to our lives. It’s time to get together for a time filled with lots of laughs, sharing unforgettable stories, and eating way too much ~delish~ food.
Here are our best tips on planning the perfect Friendsgiving that is sure to warm the hearts of all your besties!
1.) Decorate the table with a DIY table runner
We love this idea because it makes what could be a regular dinner extra special! All you need is some brown craft or parchment paper, markers, and a few colorful leaves or gourds. Personalize with your own festive messages or have everyone around the table write down what they’re thankful for.
2.) Phone Free Friendsgiving, at least for a couple hours
Let’s be honest, is there ever a moment when we’re not on our phones anymore?! Technology seems to be taking over everyone’s lives and while it is incredibly beneficial, it can be quite the distractor. This is such a special dinner with friends that should be fully savored and enjoyed and filled with lots of meaningful conversation. Be sure to capture all those snapshots and vids for your Insta before actually sitting down to eat. That way, everyone will be able to relax and embrace being in the moment!
3.) Turn up the tunes
Get your speakers and Spotify playlists ready! Break out all your favs, classic throwbacks, and of course, some winter jams for the season. This will set the mood, so be sure to pick ones that everyone will be able to sing-along and dance to for ultimate Friendsgiving fun. We all know it’s not Christmas just yet, but our girl Mariah’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a must!
4.) Set an overall theme
There really is no need to re-create a whole Thanksgiving dinner if you and your friends aren’t feeling up to it. It’s quite a hassle and it’s very traditional. How about adding a touch of originality by choosing a theme? It could be something as simple as finger foods or baked goods. This makes your dinner totally unique and bends tradition to mix things up!
5.) Make it a potluck
Encourage everyone to bring one of their favorite dishes! Even with a theme, there will still be lots of variety with different types of finger foods, for example. This will put less pressure on the host too, so they can focus more on cleaning and decorating rather than cooking every dish.
Have fun celebrating, Collegiettes and Happy Friendsgiving! HCXO