Your job is not done once the desserts have been devoured. Depending on how long people may stay and the space you have in your fridge, you'll also need a post-meal game plan. Make sure to have some extra rolls on hand for Thanksgiving night leftover sandwiches, or other lighter dinner options for when people are ready for round two, and stock up on some inexpensive storage containers to send guests home with leftovers as well. Explore the table below for more essential hosting tips.

Set the table the night before and don’t forget to dress it up with a touch of cranberry. Click on the icons below to learn how to make some of our festive favorites.

Setting the table has become a bit of a lost art. It’s easy to forget which fork goes where, how many plates and utensils you may need, or what side they belong on. Click on the icon on the plate below for a how-to video to help you properly set your Holiday table.

You don’t have to make everything from scratch. Once you’ve set a menu, identify some items you can save time on by buying pre-made. Add a few special touches from Ocean Spray, and no one will even know you didn’t slave over these items in the kitchen. Click on the icon on the pumpkin pie below to learn more!

Click on the icons below to get the recipes in this Ocean Spray inspired Thanksgiving meal, or check out a few of our time-test Thanksgiving menus, complete with shopping lists, via the links below:

• Traditional Feast
• Contemporary Dinner
• Healthy Menu
• Kid’s Table
• Last-Minute Holiday
• Holiday Menu Ideas

Not sure what to serve? There are plenty of options when it comes to the entrée, some serve a festive bird, others, roasted ham, a nice filet or fish – click the icons on the Turkey below to learn more about proper prep, carving techniques, and other holiday entrée recipe options.

Here's a little secret: not everything needs to be made at once. You can make a good portion of the dishes prior to the big day. For example, mashed potatoes reheat well, and therefore, can be made the day before and warmed up right before the meal, saving you a lot of time, stovetop real estate and stress. Click the icon below on the mashed potatoes to find out more.

Pre-planning makes all the difference. Plan your menu well ahead of time, noting the essentials – where recipes can be found, what ingredients, tools and serving pieces are needed, and when and how they should be prepared. Click the icons below for more planning tips!

Holidays bring lots of friends and family to the table, sometimes more than anticipated. A large holiday dinner takes a bit more planning, but with a few basics you can serve 2 or 20 with style. Use this handy serving calculator to estimate the right amounts for your guests and discover more of our time-tested tips for making your holiday meal a success for any size group by clicking the icons below.

When you were little, remember how important you felt when you were really able to help with a big family event? Kids of all ages can lend a hand, from setting the table to prepping veggies to making colorful treats for the special feast. Here are a few ideas to get your kids involved and help them feel like they're an important part of the celebration.

Ages 4 to 5

• Give them a stool and a scrub brush. Set them up at the kitchen sink and have them wash the potatoes and carrots.
• After the table's set, they can place the napkins around the table. Maybe even have them help pick out the napkins.
• Have them put place cards at each table setting. They can even help make place cards with a little help from an older sibling.

Ages 6 to 7

• Make place cards, print names and put them around the table.
• Fold napkins and insert into napkin rings.
• Help set the table.
• Serve appetizers.

Ages 8 to 10

• Help create the centerpiece.
• Help chop some of the vegetables, carefully.
• Take beverage orders.