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The Thanksgiving Parade We All Love to Love

If you’re like a lot of Americans, you’ve been watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ever since you were a little kid. The beautiful floats, the marching bands, the performers, the celebrities—who can resist it all? But do you know...

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Food Safety Tips for Turkey Day

The last thing you want on your holiday is a house full of sick guests. According to the CDC, Clostridium perfringens is the second most common bacterial cause of food poisoning. Outbreaks occur most often in November and December. Meat and...

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6 Ways to Keep Kids out of the Kitchen

We know you love them (duh), but trying to get work done with the kiddos crowding the kitchen can be a challenge. Solution? Fun ways to keep them entertained and OUT of the kitchen. 1. Decorate the TableclothWhether you’re doing...

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Add a Bit of Health to Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is known as the feast day of all feasts in America, it’s only real rival makes its appearance in February in the form of the Super Bowl. However, unlike the Super Bowl, there are many opportunities to add Just...

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Tips for an Awesome Thanksgiving Dinner Tablescape

It’s time to revamp your Thanksgiving table by upping its style. From silverware to Fall-fantastic accents to mixing patterns, here are our favorite trends for your Thanksgiving table.1. Gold/Chrome Flatware We are OBSESSED with this trend. Like seriously, we can’t...

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How to Roast the Perfect Turkey

Roasting a turkey may sound very intimidating. It's the star of the holiday meal and the last thing anyone wants to be known by the person who served the driest turkey ever. But it's really not that difficult! We've broken...

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Why Do We Wish on a Wishbone? 

This little bone sits at the bottom of the sternum and has the job of attaching the clavicles.  You may know where it is, but did you know that without it a bird couldn’t fly? It is the spring that releases...

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Let’s Talk Turkey!

The star of Thanksgiving dinner can be finicky to make and a tad daunting. There's nothing worse than serving guests a dry turkey. Prepare one of these mouthwatering recipes and you'll present the perfect turkey your guests will love (and...

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12 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts Even You Can Make

Are you baking challenged? Then these super easy dessert recipes are for you. We promise even the most anti-baking person can make these Thanksgiving desserts.

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Wine and Beer to Drink for Thanksgiving

Ever wondered what beers and wines you should have on hand for Thanksgiving? Well here’s the answer to help keep your guests “hydrated”! 1. Pale Ale/IPA - This isn’t for your average beer drinkers, those who love craft beer will...

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Give Back to Give Thanks: 5 Ways to Make a Difference This Thanksgiving

When you’ve got a table filled with stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls and Mom’s famous pumpkin pie, it’s pretty easy to feel thankful—but, in fact, Thanksgiving is about even more than a delicious meal....

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Thanksgiving Dinner Essentials

The guests are invited, the menu is planned and its go time... time to make the dinner. Make sure you have all the essentials for Thanksgiving dinner so you're not left in a pinch.Roasting Pan and RackInevitably there are Thanksgiving...

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How to Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving

Hosting Thanksgiving can be a bit stressful, so here are some tips to lessen the stress and allow you to enjoy the day!1. Go Old School - Send Out InvitesHosting Friendsgiving? Or hosting for the fam? Invites are a great...

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Easy to To Make Quick Bread Recipes for the Holiday Season

With the holidays fast approaching, quick bread recipes are great to keep handy in your recipe box. Since they require no yeast or rising time, they are easy to make and almost foolproof.Packed with carrots, pineapple, and nuts, Lisa Boger's...

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Best Family Friendly Halloween Movies

1. Hocus Pocus (1993) Why to watch: When Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, Invisible Man, Werewolves and more get together to celebrate Mavis’ (Dracula’s daughter) birthday, you know there will be trouble!Where to watch it: Amazon Video, iTunes, VuduThink we forgot...