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    WHAT THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS SHOULD YOU START AS A NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE?

    Holidays are approaching and as a new married couple, so come questions. You’re a newly formed family now, so you may start to wonder, “what will our holiday traditions be?” Don’t feel as if you’re limited to what your or your spouse’s family did for the holidays. Feel free to keep old traditions and start new ones. These annual festivities will create memories for years to come for both of you and future children if you choose to have them.  Need some ideas for traditions to start this Thanksgiving? This list is for you! VISIT FAMILY The first thing you should decide as a couple when discussing the holidays is…

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    Side Dishes That Will Impress Your Family During the Holidays 

    Every year it’s the same food at the same table on the same day. Everyone is a little bored, but no one is willing to admit it. Impress your family and friends by bringing a brand new holiday side dish to the table this year. If you don’t know what to bring, here are some tasty options that everyone will love.  via GIPHY Chipotle Cheddar Biscuits with Fresh Basil Canned biscuits are delicious, but you should honor the holidays with a homemade biscuit that will add a bit of spice to your holiday feast! This recipe is so easy you can even get the kids involved. These biscuits are a…

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    Four Steps to Throwing the Best Friendsgiving

    So, you’ve decided to throw a Friendsgiving. Good for you! Thanksgiving is all about celebrating all of the people you’ve been grateful for in the past year. Since we dedicate Thanksgiving Day to family, Friendsgiving is a unique way to celebrate your chosen family, your friends. It’s also a great way to have two big Thanksgiving meals!  Throwing a Friendsgiving can feel overwhelming, but it shouldn’t be. You’re inviting your best friends into your home to celebrate the year you’ve had. They’re your support group, and they’ll support you on Friendsgiving too. If you’re still nervous about throwing the dinner, here’s a four-step guide to throwing the best Friendsgiving ever.  …

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    Why Being Grateful This Thanksgiving Can Make You Happier 

    With November coming to an end, it’s safe to say the overwhelming feeling of high expectations has officially begun. Undoubtedly, the holiday season is the most fabulous time of the year, even though my house becomes Stress Station. If I’m honest, with all the stress blending in with the cinnamon-scented wintry air, it becomes too difficult being appreciative.  Now, if you open any book about changing your life or listen to any podcasts, they’re all going to tell you the same thing. Being grateful has been scientifically proven to improve your health, your well-being, and even your success rate.  via GIPHY Two psychologists from the University of Miami conducted a…

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    How to Survive Your First Thanksgiving Dinner as the Host

    You’ve done everything in your power to avoid it. You’ve come up with excuses, little white lies, and even used up your “I won’t be in town” card more than once even though we both know you ordered in Pizza Hut and watched Game of Thrones for the tenth time. But the time has come, and you’ve been selected to host this year’s Thanksgiving dinner. One of the most important family gatherings of the year where relatives you haven’t seen for months are coming to take a seat at your table to commemorate this luscious holiday. first time hosSo now what? Well, the first step is to pour yourself a…