1 car (or some mode of transportation)
1 tank of gas (depends on distance to drive)
1 pocket of money (for gas, depends on second ingredient)
1 empty stomach (or 2 if you bring your spouse and more if you bring the children)
1 safe trip to your mother's house

Depending on how far you have to drive (pack clothes for an overnight trip) get up early on Thanksgiving Day and go to your mother's house.

If traveling a long distance use plenty of second and third ingredients. Upon arriving at your destination, prepare your nostrils for some luscious mouth-watering smells. Help your mother prepare a wonderful dinner (or stay out of the way). Sit down at the table, say grace, and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. To help make the dinner more enjoyable (especially to your mother) wash the dishes.