UPDATED 07:00 EST / NOVEMBER 28 2013

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Seven apps to make Thanksgiving a little more fun

Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season and what better way to kick things off with some apps to help you make this day a little more special for you and your loved ones?

Foodie Recipes

Before you go to the store and start buying things you need for Thanksgiving dinner, better make a plan of what you will be serving first.  This way, you can list down all the ingredients you already have and just buy the things you need.  If you haven’t figured out what to make for Thanksgiving dinner, Foodie Recipes has 40 different recipes to choose from.

Peapod

Shopping for ingredients you need for your perfect Thanksgiving dinner can be chaotic especially when you left it to the last minute.  Peapod helps you do your grocery shopping right on your phone and the great thing about this everything will be delivered to you.  So while waiting for your items to arrive, you can tidy up the house before all hell breaks loose in your kitchen.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013

Not everyone can be in New York to enjoy the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade but that doesn’t mean you can’t join in all the fun while at home.  The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013 ap[ delivers real-time updates such as last-minute surprise acts, behind-the-scenes preparations, pics and videos of your favorite floats, balloons, and musical acts.  It also features Macy’s original animated short films featuring Macy’s legacy balloons, explore the parade like you’re there, and you can even decorate your own balloon, virtually of course, and share them with your friends.

TABLETOPICS Seasons

It can be hard for some people to sit down with relatives during dinner and engage in a conversation with them.  Some people just can’t seem to find the right topics to engage people.  TABLETOPICS Seasons helps you find the right topics without sounding like you’ve been rehearsing the conversation in your head the whole day.  Great for people with in-laws coming to visit.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Not everyone leaves after dinner, some people like to stay behind and catch up some more or they just find themselves really enjoying all the festivities.  If you’ve got kids coming to visit, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is the perfect app to keep the little ones entertained.  It features dialogue, music and sound effects from the original 1973 animated special, engaging narration, great storybook illustrations, and even educational features.

ESPN SportsCenter

Football fanatics will love the ESPN SportsCenter app as you can see your team’s scores, social updates, and news in an instant, and easily navigate to teams, leagues, and sports to view content or add to favorites.

RetailMeNot

This app is the perfect way to start your holiday shopping as it helps you search for the best deals and even score some coupons to get even better deals.  You can find shops with the best deals near you and you no longer have to worry about forgetting coupons as they are all saved on your phone.  Just present it on the counter to get your deal.

These are just some of the apps that we hope can make your Thanksgiving more memorable and stress-free.

Happy Thanksgiving! :)


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