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# Stressed About Hosting or Roasting? Join Us on Facebook Live for Thanksgiving Hacks and More

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## Kate Samuelson


Nov 22, 2016 4:15 PM UTC

by 

[Kate Samuelson](https://time.com/author/kate-samuelson/)


## Kate Samuelson


Nov 22, 2016 4:15 PM UTC

Stressed about stuffing or anxious about awkward [political talk](http://motto.time.com/4578439/thanksgiving-coversation-starters/) this [Thanksgiving](http://time.com/4577425/thanksgiving-2016-true-story/)? Join Time Inc.’s Facebook Live Hotline today for our [#TimeForThanksgiving](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TimeforThanksgiving?src=hash) marathon.

Throughout the day, we’ll be sharing recipes, conversation tips and more so you can master the day like a pro, stress less and, most importantly, have fun.

The eclectic program, which kicked off earlier this morning, includes gravy and perfect pie tips from Time Inc.’s _MyRecipes_, the funniest moments in Thanksgiving Day football from _Sports Illustrated_, last-minute centerpieces from _Southern Living_ and how to avoid conversations about the election at the turkey table from TIME.

Check out the full schedule and video links below (all times are in Eastern Standard Time):

**Extra Crispy 9:30 AM EST**

How to create a big easy breakfast and brunch cocktails for a crowd and hosting etiquette with Kat Kinsman and Margaret Eby.

**Health 10:00 AM EST**

How to work off those Thanksgiving Day calories with a hip-hop dance cardio workout with TweetBoogie.

**MyRecipes 10:30 AM EST**

Where to even start with a turkey, how to brine, and more with Mark Driskill.

**TIME: 11:00 AM EST** 

How to avoid awkward political talk at the turkey table.

[**Southern Living: 11:30 AM EST**](https://www.facebook.com/SouthernLiving/?fref=ts)

Last-minute centerpieces with stylist Buffy Hargett Miller.

[**MyRecipes: 12:00** **PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/myrecipes/?fref=ts)

All about the stuffing with Deb Wise.

[**People Food 12:30 PM EST**](https://www.facebook.com/PeopleFood/)

Funniest moments in _Friends_ Thanksgiving history: the famous English Trifle.

[**Coastal Living: 1:00 PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/CoastalLiving/?fref=ts)

Moment of zen.

[**MyRecipes 1:30 PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/myrecipes/?fref=ts)

Master the perfect gravy with Ivy Odom.

[**Real Simple 2:00 PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/realsimple/?fref=ts)


How to make the perfect (no lump!) mashed potatoes with Dawn Perry.

[**Sports Illustrated 2:30 PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/SportsIllustrated/?fref=ts)

Funniest moments in football on Thanksgiving with Maggie Gray, Andrew Perloff and Nate Burleson.

[**Cooking Light: 3:00 PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/CookingLight/?fref=ts)

The best way to eat vegetables on Thanksgiving with Jamie Vespa.

[**Food & Wine 3:30 PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/foodandwine/?fref=ts)

What kind of wine to serve on Thanksgiving with Ray Isle.

[**Southern Living/MyRecipes 4:00 PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/SouthernLiving/?fref=ts)

Turkey carving/plating demo with Robby Melvin and Mark Driskill.

[**Coastal Living: 4:30 PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/CoastalLiving/?fref=ts)

Mark Driskill and Steele Marcoux show you how to make a big batch cocktail for Thanksgiving.

[**MyRecipes: 5:00 PM EST** ](https://www.facebook.com/myrecipes/?fref=ts)

All about the Pie: Editor of MyRecipes Darcy Lenz gives her tips on making the perfect pie.

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