Turkey wings are a smart dark horse option for a smaller Thanksgiving table. Not only are they affordable, they may be in stock when the full birds are not. Look for them in the regular poultry section, not with the Thanksgiving turkeys, and find ones that are fresh versus smoked.

Of course, there are all the tried-and-true Turkey Day favorites like watching football, snoozing on the couch and catching up with friends and relatives. But there are also plenty of other ways to enjoy the holiday, like making a gratitude jar, playing trivia, participating in a Thanksgiving Day gift exchange and making crafts with the kids.