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Thanksgiving Margaritas: The Pinterest trend we didn’t know we needed.

by Kate Etue | Nov 24, 2020 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

When I logged on to Pinterest recently to search for some yummy Thanksgiving recipes for my family, I was a little surprised by an apparent new trend: The Thanksgiving margarita. Is this a thing? Do people really drink margaritas on Thanksgiving? Being the dedicated...

Easy family-friendly dinners for Thanksgiving week | Meal Plan 230

by Kate Etue | Nov 22, 2020 | Meal Plan, Recipes

It’s Thanksgiving week, parents! I’m thinking ahead to Thursday (smaller though it may be), but also realizing that my family needs to eat on the other days this week too. And since it also happens to be a week where strict quarantines and crowd limits...

The ultimate Sidesgiving menu, for a year when turkey just isn’t on your menu

by Kate Etue | Nov 20, 2020 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

So let’s talk that Sidesgiving menu, shall we? You know, a Thanksgiving dinner that’s made entirely of our favorite side dishes? We’re definitely not the only family who has had some really. hard discussions around Thanksgiving this year, and by that...

What to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year: 8 ideas to help you see it as an opportunity

by Christina Refford | Nov 18, 2020 | Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

So many of our readers and friends are asking about what to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year. While this may be the prudent choice, I know it still comes with a lot of feelings. So many of us are skipping travels plans and raucous gatherings with...

How Trader Joe’s is helping me DIY an easier Thanksgiving this year

by Christina Refford | Nov 11, 2020 | Shopping Finds, Thanksgiving

For the first time in my adult life, I will be in charge of an entire Thanksgiving dinner for my family of five thanks to COVID-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings. That means that instead of just making a few side dishes and showing up at my sister’s home to...