10 Thanksgiving iPhone Apps Worth Their Stuffing

by Nathan Eddy

Turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and more. With a list that can seem endless, this Butterball app is a lifesaver on Turkey Day; it’s filled with 250 great recipes complemented by high-res photos, simple directions and loads of extra features like measurement conversion charts and other kitchen tools.

You’ve got enough to do without having to add an extra trip to the grocery store. So let Peapod do the work—shop for groceries and have them delivered to your door. Other features include weekly specials, lists of purchases you’ve made before and even the ability to view nutrition facts and ingredient lists.

Most people have a vague idea that Thanksgiving concerns pilgrims, Native Americans, cold winters and a lot of food. That last part is primarily what most people look forward to these days, but if you’re looking to bone up on your Thanksgiving trivia, look no farther than this app, which boasts more than 100 quiz questions.

The Vintage Thanksgiving Cards app puts an antique spin on the ubiquitous e-card trend, featuring a selection of more than 100 classic cards from the Victorian Era to Post-War America. You can email as many as you like, or even use them as background wallpaper.

Even though it’s fun to be surrounded by friends, family and food all day, it’s not a bad idea to sneak away from time to time and indulge in a nice, relaxing game like mahjong, where the Thanksgiving-themed tiles keep you in the spirit while also giving your brain some exercise.

Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is practically an American institution, and this app will keep you right in the middle of the action, with the latest news, behind-the-scenes access and the ability to create your own custom balloon (virtually, of course).

Bound to delight everyone, from your youngest nephews to your great uncle Harold, this interactive book features the classic Peanuts gang preparing for a very unique Thanksgiving dinner. From pilgrims to popcorn, you’ll have a ball setting the table with Woodstock or cooking up dinner with Master Chef Snoopy.

Gojee’s mesmerizing app, Thanksgiving Recipe Collections, features a mouth-watering selection of dishes broken down into categories like stuffing, sides and pies. Naturally, there are a ton of turkey recipes, including for Clementine-Salted Turkey with Redeye Gravy and Sage Butter-Roasted Turkey.

If you can break away from Aunt Edna’s recollections of your childhood and suppress memories of pinched cheeks and embarrassing sweaters, then hop onto NFL Mobile for some pigskin distraction. Tailor the app for custom team news, and get live game scores and all the rest of the breaking news.

Now that you are stuffed with tryptophan, it’s time to rest up and start planning for your weekend of shopping, and RetailMeNot is the perfect app to help you do that. Simply search any online retailer before you buy, and more often than not, this site will cough up a coupon for anything from free shipping to 25 percent off, and you can find deals ahead of time and save them to the app.