Thanksgiving Survival Guide- Part 4- The Buys

Thanksgiving is just 5 days away!  Not to freak you out or anything.... If you're still shopping for holiday decor or need a new tablecloth, here are some great deals that I scouted online and in-store.

Note: if you're not using a ping-pong table as your head table, you're on up on Snoopy!

Centerpiece:
DIY: There are so many different ideas out there for centerpieces.  I am making this one for dinner at my parents' house.  Trader Joe's has great prices on pumpkins and flowers.  You can mix and match your own flowers.  I plan to cut the top off and hollow out the pumpkin, and find a vase for the inside that is tall enough to come up just underneath the inside top of the pumpkin. 

If you don't have time to make a centerpiece (you'll want to do it sometime on Wednesday so that the flowers are nice and fresh for Thursday), Pier 1 has a lot of cute options:

Pier 1 Centerpiece: http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Seasonal/tabid/975/CategoryId/95/ProductId/33842/ProductName/Beaded-Pumpkin-Centerpiece/Default.aspx

Kohls:

Kohls has some great sales right now on their Thanksgiving decor.  Here are a few links to point you in the right direction.
Tablecloth: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/dining_room/table_linens/seasonal/thanksgivingharvest/PRD~c23812/Croft+and+Barrow+Maple+Leaf+Tablecloth.jsp
Kitchen Towels: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/zbrandskiosk/dining/sonoma_lifestyle/PRD~829388/SONOMA+life+++style+Oak+Leaf+Kitchen+Towel.jsp
Fleece Throw: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/bedroom/bedding/PRD~882115/Home+Classics+Leaf+Fleece+Throw.jsp

Walmart:

Walmart's Better Homes & Gardens collection is excellent.  Top quality and amazing prices!  Here are some links to some awesome dinnerware and serveware deals, just in time for Thanksgiving.
Salt & pepper shakers: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Pumpkin-Salt-and-Pepper-Shaker-Set/19341493
Pumpkin 3-section server: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Pumpkin-3-Section-Divided-Server/19341494
Turkey platter: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-Harvest-13-Turkey-Serving-Platter-with-Plates-5-Piece-Set/17114369
Dinnerware set: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-24-Piece-Harvest-Dinnerware-Set-Mix-Match-Colors/17787783

Pier 1: 

Pier 1 is all about the accents.  You can score some great deals right now on napkin rings, cloth napkins, and other fun accents for your holiday table.
Napkin rings: http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Seasonal/tabid/975/CategoryId/95/ProductId/34171/ProductName/Sugared-Maple-Leaf-Napkin-Ring/Default.aspx
Soup Tureen: http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Seasonal/tabid/975/CategoryId/92/ProductId/34075/ProductName/Pumpkin-Tureen-with-Ladle/Default.aspx
Leaf Pillars: http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Seasonal/tabid/975/CategoryId/95/ProductId/33871/ProductName/Harvest-Leaf-Pillars/Default.aspx
Leaf Gem Mix: http://www.pier1.com/Catalog/Seasonal/tabid/975/CategoryId/95/ProductId/33466/ProductName/Leaf-Gem-Mix/Default.aspx (see also the Metallic Acorn Mix in the related items section)

Target:

Target is great for staple items that you can use again and again.  This gravy boat can be used at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, etc.
Gravy boat: http://www.target.com/p/Liberty-Gravy-Boat-Saucer-16oz/-/A-12863097#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton
3-Tier stand: http://www.target.com/p/3-Tier-Pastry-Stand/-/A-10761854#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton
Egg platter: http://www.target.com/p/Classic-White-Egg-Platter/-/A-717715#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton

TJ Maxx and Marshalls also have much of their fall and Thanksgiving decor on sale right now.  I picked up some leaf-shaped floating candles- $1 for a set of 3.  Since their stock changes day-to-day and store-to-store, I don't have any specific links but I recommend checking them out.  They also had pumpkin soup tureens similar to the one found at Pier 1, and covered pie dishes in the shapes of pumpkins and apples.  Happy shopping!