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Want to tackle hosting duties for the ultimate holiday feast? Walmart has all the gear you need to prepare and serve the food, plus set the perfect ambience.
If you’re planning on having a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving dinner at your place this year, you’re probably panicking right about now. Aside from cooking the bird and making sure that everybody has drinks, you want to create a welcoming space where your guests can hang out after the food coma hits, right?
Fear not, first-time hosts — and seasoned hosts. These smart and stylish picks from Walmart will set you up for success and help you enjoy your own party.
Never run out of ice
Forget about the rock-hard ice cubes in your freezer trays. This ingenious machine creates up to 24 pounds of “nugget ice” every 24 hours, and every time you use some, it conveniently creates more. In case you didn’t know, nugget ice is made from compacted ice flakes, so it’s chewable and really nice in drinks.
![GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/068u36mz0zEbbkIl4YfYPfq/images-5.fill.size_256x256.v1698868090.png)
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Graduate from the kids’ table
First up on your list of essentials: a grown-up dinner table. You want one that comfortably seats at least six guests, and this one checks that box. Not only will the classic oak finish and mid-century modern vibe instantly upgrade your space, but the table is sturdy enough to use as a work desk or a homework station after your feast.
![Better Homes & Gardens Parkridge Dining Table by Dave & Jenny Marrs](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/068u36mz0zEbbkIl4YfYPfq/images-1.fill.size_256x256.v1698868089.png)
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Keep the fires burning
Whether you plan on adding a few candles to your table centerpiece or placing them all around your house, this set of taper-candle holders will help you glow up your space. The gold color goes with everything, and they’re made from heavy glass, which is a huge perk. Who wants to worry about the tapers tipping over while you’re passing the gravy?
![Sofia Home Stackable Glass Taper Candle Holders By Sofia Vergara](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/068u36mz0zEbbkIl4YfYPfq/images-2.fill.size_256x256.v1698868089.png)
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Enlist a can-do kitchen helper
This stand mixer will undoubtedly be the unsung hero of your holiday feast. It comes with a flat beater, a dough hook, and a metal whip, and its 10 speeds will mash your potatoes, mix your pie filling, and whip the cream just right. The bowl is big enough to make eight dozen cookies in a single batch, so tell your guests to come hungry.
![KitchenAid Deluxe 4.5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Dried Rose](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/068u36mz0zEbbkIl4YfYPfq/images-6.fill.size_256x256.v1698868090.png)
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Declutter your cocktail station
This walnut-finish bar cabinet is legit stylish and will keep your bottles, glassware, and bar essentials tidy. Pull down the top cabinet door, and you have an instant mixing station, which saves you precious kitchen counter space. The two pull-out drawers are for stashing your turkey-shaped coasters and napkins that say “gobble gobble” on them.
![TMS Jasper Tall Mid-Century Bar Cabinet](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/068u36mz0zEbbkIl4YfYPfq/images-4.fill.size_256x256.v1698868089.png)
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Flaunt your barkeep skills
Cocktails are a must for any holiday get-together, and this handsome mixologist kit will help you keep the drinks and conversation flowing. It’s packed with everything you need — a shaker, a strainer, a measuring jigger, a long spoon, and a bottle opener. You can also use the wooden tray to serve your concoctions. Bottoms up!
![Better Homes & Gardens 7-Piece Stainless Steel Mixologist Set](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/068u36mz0zEbbkIl4YfYPfq/images-3.fill.size_256x256.v1698868089.png)
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