Thanksgiving is hereeee!

And, that means it's going to be a great time with family, friends, and even one's self. But, sometimes the party needs a little help after everyone's had their food and is feeling sleepy. So, to prevent any fizzling out, here are a few ideas to keep the party alive.

1. Whip out the board games!

There's nothing like some good ole' family fun. Board games are for literally everyone in some form or the other, so pull out that old Monopoly set, and even Scrabble, too.

2. Card games, anyone?

Card games are generally good for all players, and there are so many different games for different players. A quick Google search can give you the games and their rules, so you can always explain it to the one person who always keeps forgetting... Fun fact: Uno has a wild and crazy successor called Dos, check it out.

3. Two truths and a lie

A classic! This one is great because no one has to move, but it will keep everyone engaged... in other words, perfect for the uncles.

4. Fact checker

I don't know if this has an actual name, but here's how it goes: one person is the moderator and the rest are participants. Each participant writes down an embarrassing fact/anecdote about themselves or sends it via text to the moderator. Then, the moderator reads out the stories and everyone has to guess who it's about. The person with the most correct guesses wins!

5. Balloon fights!

This might be more of a hit for the kids, but if you've got some balloons lying around, having a good old-fashioned balloon fight can give so much energy and happiness to a room. (I can attest).

6. Potato Rolls

(This is not a dig at any person's post-Thanksgiving bod, it's actually a game, just sayin'). Two can play at a time, and all that's needed is two forks and two potatoes (or sweet potatoes, doesn't matter). Using the fork, each person has to gently push the potato across a finish line and the first one to do so wins. As you might imagine, the more uneven the potato, the trickier it is.

Whatever you do to spend the time with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, have an absolutely wonderful time! It's our time to unwind, relax, and take a break from daily stressors. Eat that pie, drink that cider, and be nice - everything else will fall into place!