Heard all your friends' Thanksgiving horror stories? Find out about some of the most common calamities and learn how to avoid them.
Deep-Fried Fireball

Oven Inferno

Bacterial Basting

Empty Table

Bloody Bird

Peek-a-Boo Giblets

Tension Time-Bomb

Dietary Disasters

Kid-tastrophe

Attitude of Ingratitude

Deep-Fried Fireball
Deep-frying your turkey may make for a juicier bird, but it can also lead to a fiery fiasco, not to mention that it is a very unhealthy way to cook anything! If you do decide to deep fry, though, make sure you take these precautions.
Oven Inferno
With the oven cranking and all the burners simmering, a Thanksgiving kitchen fire could well be on the menu. Follow these tips to avoid your own home inferno.
Bacterial Basting
Raw poultry is a germ playground. Protect your family from harmful bacteria this holiday season.
Empty Table
Every year it seems at least one item on the menu is forgotten or forsaken. Take steps to ensure that when your family and friends arrive, your table is covered.
Bloody Bird
Carving, slicing, and dicing -- sounds dangerous! Practice knife safety this year so that you don't add your own flavor to the meal.
Peek-a-Boo Giblets
Giblets can be tasty, but the plastic bag they often come in certainly is not!
Tension Time-Bomb
Family is a beautiful thing, but sometimes family gatherings can be stressful situations. Take some steps to keep the peace this year.
Dietary Disasters
A gathering centered around eating all day can be a recipe for any number of mealtime mishaps. Here are some tips for disaster-free dining.
Kid-tastrophe
A houseful of kids can mean chaos and fighting, unless you keep them occupied. Get them involved with activities and printables to keep them happy and entertained.
Attitude of Ingratitude
The worst calamity of all would be to forget the meaning of the holiday. Don't expect perfection. Instead, give thanks, relax, have fun, and enjoy this time with your family.