4. Make mini Mayflowers. "These mini Mayflowers are made with dates and crab apples. Download the templates and cut out sails ahead of time so that tiny pilgrims can put their own boats together, or set out already made and write kids' names on the sails to use as place cards."
5.Go crazy with cookies. "Plain sugar cookies, frosting, and a few kinds of sprinkles go a long way at the kids' table. Let kids DIY (and DIT — do-it-together!) decorate their own desserts, and dessert will last twice as long."
6. Make dessert pull double duty. "Cookies shaped like fall leaves, acorns, turkeys, or anything else of the season make great table decor and double as dessert. Place a few Thanksgiving-themed cookies around the table, and you can also use them as combination place cards (just write each kid's name on a tag) and favors, too!"
