On a college budget but still want to celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends? Her Campus has got you covered! Sometimes the best celebrations are just with your friends and some take-out food. This is what you need to throw the cutest Friendsgiving party in your dorm!
1. The cutest invitations!
Invitations are free online at Evite!
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2. Festive paper plates
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3. String lights
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4. The perfect sign
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5. Festive cups
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6. Festive (paper) straws
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7. Cute throw pillows
If celebrating in your dorm, put these out on the floor for guests to lean back on!
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8. A Fall blanket for your guests!
If you’re celebrating with your friends at school, put a blanket on the ground and have that as your main sitting area! Or tell your friends to bring their own blankets for later!
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9. Party favors
Fill this cute basket with some candy! Some ideas to put in the goodie bag are:
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Candy Corn
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Mints
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Hot chocolate mix
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Sticky Notes
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Cookies
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Gum
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10. Some festive candy
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11. The perfect menu
On a college budget? Order in from your favorite restaurant to make clean up easy and keep costs down! Try pizza, Chinese food, or Panera and don’t forget the snacks – apple cider, hot chocolate, and even grab a premade pie from the store for dessert! Or if you’re celebrating at home, have each of your friends bring a yummy side dish to share.
12. A Polaroid
Leave a camera out so your guests to take the cutest pictures!
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13. Go for a hike
After dinner, pick a cool nature walk so everyone can get outside!
14. Watch a movie or the football game – but don’t forget the popcorn!
15. The perfect party game
Find your favorite game that a group of friends can play and have it set up, ready to go!
16. The perfect playlist
Have your friends send a list of their favorite songs over, and create a cool playlist to listen to!
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