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Gather & Feast

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Planner

Sticky notes are not a Thanksgiving plan. This 50-page planner walks you through the whole thing, with timelines, tips, and worksheets, so it’s not all stored in your head.

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Cover of a Thanksgiving planner titled Gather & Feast, featuring photos of hands toasting with glasses over a dinner table, a roasted turkey, and a pecan pie.
Made for

This planner is for you if

  • It’s your first time hosting and you don’t know where to start
  • You’ve hosted for years and want everything in one place
  • You’re coordinating a potluck and want to avoid seven trays of brownies
  • You love a plan, or you need one fast
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See what you’re getting

Real pages from the planner: a countdown timeline, guest dish worksheet, menu brainstorm, and cooking timetable. Print them, or fill them in on your computer.

  • Thanksgiving countdown timeline page listing tasks to complete four weeks before the holiday, including finalizing guest lists, sending invitations, planning the menu, and reviewing past celebrations.
  • Guest dish assignments worksheet with a table containing columns for category, dish needed, who youre asking, and a confirmed checkbox.
  • Worksheet page titled menu brainstorm with instructions on planning recipes and a large blank rectangular space for notes.
  • Step 4: A guide to blocking out a schedule in 30-minute increments, featuring a sample timeline for preparing a turkey dinner from 10:00 AM to 4:15 PM.

Everything in one place

A 50-page planner written like a book, with advice and tips, plus worksheets and templates. Print the pages you like, fill in the templates on your computer, or do both.

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Plan the food

Menu brainstorm and final menu pages, sample menus, a guest dish worksheet, and how to build your make-ahead and week-of grocery lists.

Plan the timeline

A countdown from 4 weeks out to Thanksgiving Day, cooking and prep timetables, a month calendar, and a turkey planner.

Plan the people

A guest tracker for RSVPs and dietary needs, a potluck planner with a shareable sign-up sheet, and editable placecards.

Plan the details

The Oops List, a kitchen essentials checklist, and pro tips with a link to my Thanksgiving FAQ.

Simple setup

How it works

From checkout to your first plan, in three steps.

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01

Buy and download

Your files are ready right after checkout.

02

Open the Start Here page

It has links to every template.

03

Make your copy and plan

Make your own copy of each template to start.

What early readers are saying

Real feedback from people who looked through the planner before launch.
  • “This Thanksgiving planner is the guide I never knew I needed. Meghan has thought of everything, from the important stuff (like what size turkey to buy and how many drinks to plan) to the little details that make everyone feel welcome (like how to send guests home with leftovers and how to accept help), all while keeping you less stressed. Whether you have hosted the holidays for years, are a total newbie or are even just a guest, this guide is jam-packed with tips, tricks and totally mind-blowing first-hand knowledge that every host needs in their back pocket.”
    Suzy H
    Early Reader
  • “I love to do a big potluck every year, but it’s always a hassle to coordinate. The sign-up sheet has saved me from the chaos and duplicate dishes already. The guest tracker is super easy to use and I’m feeling pretty good about Thanksgiving already!”
    Kimberly K.
    Hosts Every Year
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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Planner

$32

Everything you need to plan Thanksgiving from start to finish.

  • A 50-page planner, written like a book
  • Fillable Google Sheets for guests, menu, timeline, and potluck
  • Editable Canva placecards
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Early order bonuses

Free

Included automatically with orders placed before Nov 16.

  • Guest Communication Package
  • Leftovers Guide
  • Emergency Fixes Guide
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Questions?

Quick answers before you buy.

A 50-page PDF planner, fillable Google Sheets templates (guests, menu, timeline, and potluck sign-up), editable Canva placecards, and bonus guides when you order before Nov 16.

Yes. Print any pages you like for your own use.

No. It works for a full feast, a small dinner, a potluck, or Friendsgiving.

Right after you buy. You’ll get a download page and an email.

They’re included automatically with orders placed before Nov 16.

It’s licensed for personal use. A friend can buy their own copy.

Since it is a digital product, all sales are final. There are no refunds.

Email me at meghan [at] cakenknife.com

Hi, I’m Meg

Plan it once. Enjoy the day.

I’ve been cooking and hosting for over a decade, and I’ve made my share of Thanksgiving mistakes. One year I only planned three days ahead. Another year the turkey wasn’t done in time because I hadn’t worked out the cook time for its size. And one year two guests both brought pumpkin pie, which turned into a bake-off nobody asked for.

This planner is built from those lessons, so yours go smoother.

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A smiling woman with long red hair sits on a kitchen counter holding a plate with a frosted loaf cake, perfect for a Thanksgiving planner. Meghan Yager headshot
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