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10 Ways Grandparents Can Help Their Grandchildren Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

As grandparents, you have a golden opportunity to influence your grandkids. Here are some ways to teach them the importance of being thankful.


4 Ways to Show Your Spouse You Are Grateful for Them

Since the season of thanks is upon us, let’s go ahead and recognize the one person in our life that we should appreciate the most, our spouse.

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6 Questions You Are Not Obligated to Answer This Thanksgiving

Every Thanksgiving, we encounter at least one family member who likes to ask us strange questions. Here are six you’re not obligated to answer.


7 Tips for Being a Peacemaker in Your Family This Thanksgiving

I’m a peacekeeper to a fault. My tendency is to avoid uncomfortable situations and keep things happy and lively. Especially at Thanksgiving, I just want everyone to get along. But I’ve learned that peacekeeping is far different than peacemaking.

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The Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Bring to Grandma’s This Year

Thanksgiving is a time for family, fellowship…and food, of course! Here are the BEST side dishes to bring to Thanksgiving this year.

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‘WKRP Turkey Drop’ Might Be the Best Thanksgiving Episode in TV History

“For those of you who just tuned in, the Pinedale shopping mall has just been bombed with live turkeys…Film at 11!”

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10 Thanksgiving Traditions Only Baby Boomers Will Remember

For Baby Boomers, Thanksgiving brings back memories of simpler times and bygone traditions. Here are 10 every older adult will be sure to remember.

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Arlo Guthrie Performs Thanksgiving Classic, Alice’s Restaurant

“You can get anything you want at Alice’s Restaurant.”

Arlo Guthrie perfomrning Alice's Restaurant

The Very First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: How a Simple Idea Became a National Phenomenon

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a time-honored tradition that has captivated audiences since its inception in 1924.

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What’s Thanksgiving Like in an Active Adult Community?

Many people aren’t able to be with their families for the holidays. But staying home with our community family is a delight, after having Thanksgiving elsewhere for so many years.


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