For all the talk of gratitude, Thanksgiving is a culinary marathon for the adults and a masterclass in boredom for the kids. While you're juggling oven timers and fielding questions about when dinner will finally be ready, your tiny, adorable houseguests are one "I'm boooored" away from staging a full-scale mutiny. But fear not, weary host. We have your official survival guide. This is an arsenal of creative crafts, hilarious games, and genius distractions designed to keep them so busy and happy, you might actually get to finish a conversation with another adult.
#1 The Only Family Member Allowed To Give Confusing, Contradictory Instructions This Thanksgiving Is The Crossed Signals Game
Review: "This game was a hoot. Not only do you look like someone has just put a tray of ice cubes down your shirt while you're playing it - but age has NOTHING to do with proficiency. And it doesn't take three days to finish like some board games." - mariann seyfferth
