11 Thanksgiving hosting essentials for a stress-free dinner, including a vegetable chopper, decorations and more

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If you’re hosting Thanksgiving for family and friends, make sure you have everything you need ready to go. We’ve put together a list of essentials, including decor and cooking supplies, to help you make your day flawless.

Hamilton Beach slow cooker

This slow cooker is perfect for family meals and entertaining. It has a large 6 liter stoneware bowl with enough capacity to serve more than 7 people. It will fit a 6-pound whole chicken, a 4-pound roast, or enough roasts to make up to 25 sliders. The full grip handles make it easy to lift and hold when carrying it to the table to serve a meal or take food to gatherings. This crock pot makes it easy to prepare a wonderful meal. Just add ingredients and turn the dial.

Countertop ice maker

A cold drink in just 6 minutes. Keep the drinks flowing at Thanksgiving celebrations, birthday parties and BBQs. This machine produces 26 pounds of ice per day, but won’t interrupt your gathering due to its quiet library operation. Simply activate the one-touch self-clean maintenance cycle weekly to keep your ice tasting fresh.

Hamilton Beach Electric Knife Set

Gatherings of family and friends will never be the same. This electric knife is great for meat and bread And handicrafts. It easily carves ham, turkey, roasts, other meats, and homemade loaves of bread. Crafters also love the way it easily cuts foam and other materials for DIY projects. A built-in storage bag keeps your electric carving knife, blades, and carving fork neatly stored together in one place.

Vegetable grinder

This is a 13-in-1 multi-function food chopper, slicer, slicer and slicer with 8 blades. The blades can be easily inserted and removed, and are built to last, making them the perfect tool to make home cooking easier and faster. The built-in cutting lid allows you to cut food directly into the large 1.2 liter food container, eliminating the need for a knife and cutting board. This new and updated chopper reduces your chopping, mincing and slicing time, allowing you to enjoy gatherings with family and friends.

Meat thermometer

This is the only way to ensure that meat is cooked safely and to the desired degree. This instant-read thermometer features a temperature probe and advanced, highly accurate technology with a response time of 1-2 seconds. The meat temperature chart comes pre-calibrated for your convenience. From a grill thermometer to a baking thermometer, this is great for meats, liquids, deep frying, and dessert making. It’s the perfect must-have grilling accessory for your kitchen essentials.

Disposable containers

There will be leftovers! Make sure to have containers on hand so your guests can take a snack home later. The solid plastic construction of these containers will ensure there are no cracks or breaks along the way. Leak-proof lids will seal containers tightly. Set includes 50 bases and 50 lids.

Flavor injector

This food injector is built tough to last and to intensify the flavors of your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey, beef, pork butt, lamb, chicken, goose or duck. You can also inject jelly or pudding into cakes, rum into strawberries, and brine into home-cured meats. This injector is practical for holidays, BBQs, smokehouses, family parties, and bonfires. You will find it easy to assemble and disassemble.

Matching pajamas

Relax in style on Thanksgiving night before getting ready for the big day. These 100% cotton pajamas will be just what you need to have some fun. This set features a “Thankful For My Family” graphic design on the front. Other design options are available.

Mixed artificial pumpkins

Add a festive touch at home to welcome the holidays. This faux pumpkin set contains different pumpkins in a variety of sizes and styles. The set features assorted vibrant and bright colors, including yellow, orange, white and green. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.

Table runner

Your decor wouldn’t be complete without a beautiful table runner. This bestseller will set the tone. It is designed to fit most tables, chairs and brackets and is available in a variety of colors.

Lush expansive maple lights

This fall wreath features fall-colored faux leaves in a gorgeous and impressive display. It’s a great piece for your indoor or outdoor Thanksgiving decorations. This set contains a 2-pack of LED lights with 40 fall leaf ornaments, each specially enlarged to 4 inches. Your guests will be amazed by the presentation.

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