23 Thanksgiving Hosting Essentials That Will Make Everyone Assume You've Done This Before

Hosting Thanksgiving is like being handed the keys to a restaurant on your first day and then being told the whole family arrives at 2 p.m. with strong opinions about the stuffing. Confidence is great, but gear helps more.

We found some hosting essentials that make you look like you've been doing this for decades. Some keep the food hot and the kids busy, while others make your table look like you own a linen closet. Buy them, set them out, and let everyone believe the turkey was never in doubt.