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  Thanksgiving is a time for food, celebration, and fun. Every year on Thanksgiving, families gather around the table to enjoy a meal and give thanks. But for some folks, Thanksgiving can be a lonely time. Many adults spend the holidays feeling isolated and depressed. As we celebrate this Thanksgiving, it is important to be thankful for all the things in your life, no matter how big or small. Even in our deepest sorrow, we can find things to be thankful for. For those who may be feeling depressed this Thanksgiving holiday, open your heart to giving. Helping others in need is a wonderful way to celebrate the day and will make you feel less alone. Reach out to soup kitchens, shelters, hospitals, or your local church. Life is full of unexpected changes. Whatever you do, don't cover up your feelings of depression and isolation. Own up to those feelings and know that you're not alone. Somewhere, someone is feeling the same way that you are. Be thankful that you have the strength to ...

  If you're worried about gaining weight over the holidays, you're not alone. The average American gains weight over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. But it doesn't have to be that way. Follow these simple holiday diet tips and tricks, and you'll avoid the holiday weight gain that afflicts so many other people. #1 Drink Lots Of Water Water is boring, but there is a reason this tip stays around year after year. It works. Adequate water intake keeps your metabolism humming along at a maximum rate and staves off hunger cravings as well. In fact, many people mistake thirst for hunger and end up eating to quench their thirst. This results in more calories than your body needs and leads to excess pounds. #2 Increase Your Exercise A Little Bit Every Day Everyone deserves to indulge in holiday treats. Part of the fun of the holiday season is the amazing treats that are only around at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. Accept the fact that you're going to indulge a bit. ...

  Thanksgiving Day is a very special day when friends and families can get together and remember all the wonderful things that they can be thankful for. Whether young or old, there is always something that you are thankful for. Take a moment to look back, count all the blessings sent your way, and start listing them. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to make a family scrapbook. Everyone in the family can contribute a page to the family scrapbook. You can start with a guideline question like: What are you most thankful for this year? You can then ask them to contribute pictures that will go on their page and, of course, journal about the pictures. Making a scrapbook album is a great way to display our thoughts. The scrapbook album can be simple or elaborate. We can write poems or just journal our innermost feelings. Once completed, the family scrapbook can be passed around and read by each member of the family during the Thanksgiving celebration. Here are some ideas. Take photos of t...

  At Thanksgiving, people all over the country sit around tables filled with turkey, Brussels sprouts, candied yams with marshmallow topping, cranberries, and pumpkin pie and take turns sharing the things they feel grateful for. It's a wonderful tradition, but what about the rest of the year? With our growing understanding of the Law of Attraction, we've become so much more aware of the importance of gratitude and appreciation. Not just on Thanksgiving, but every day. We know that expressing appreciation lifts our spirits and raises our vibrations. And with that, it seems to change everything around us. We start to get the things that we want. In short, things work. Still, sometimes it can be quite a challenge to feel grateful. On a day when you've gotten up on the wrong side of your bed and things have gone from bad to worse, try this. Take a few minutes to reflect. What is there in your life right now for which you are grateful or could be grateful, if you made an effort?...

  Do you wait until Thanksgiving Day or Christmas to thank those that you love and those that have helped you? It is important to spend time during these special holidays to be thankful. However, it shouldn't be the only time you demonstrate your love and appreciation for others. There are some great reasons to thank people throughout the year, not just during the holiday season. 1. Your appreciation will have more of an impact when it is done at an unexpected time. Surprise someone by showing your gratitude when it is least expected, and it will be remembered for a long time. 2. It can be done immediately after an event you are most thankful for. That is when it will encourage others the most. 3. Your notes and thoughtful comments won't get diluted by those from hundreds of others. 4. You can give more time and personalized attention when showing your gratitude. Try one of these ways or be creative with your own heartfelt method. 1. Send a handwritten note or letter that expre...

  Thanksgiving. The time to feel gratitude for everything that we have. And while, at this time of the year, we like to share the things that make us grateful, any time of the year is a good time to practice an attitude of gratitude. So many times, people become discontent with their lives. Is it any wonder? There are industries set up to make us feel inadequate. We are not thin enough, rich enough, or hip enough. The message rings loud and clear: 'We are not good enough!!!' How many times have you said to yourself, "If only ________, then I could be happy? The problem is that if you get caught up in this way of thinking, you will never be happy. There is always something more we will think we need to complete our lives. If you were to change your thinking, you would realize how truly rich you are. You have a roof over your head and food on the table. Okay, so it's not your dream house, and you are eating peanut butter sandwiches and not caviar, but you are sheltered a...

  If you care at all about infusing your home or your Thanksgiving gathering with the spirit of the holiday, Thanksgiving decorations are a must. Thanksgiving decorations are fun for not only you and your family, but also for your neighbors and friends. Themes for  Thanksgiving includes turkeys, pilgrims, fall foliage, pumpkins, and harvest items. In general, the colors are the natural fall foliage colors of oranges, browns, yellows, and black. You can have decorations for the table (placemats, coasters, etc.) and the walls of your house (pictures, tapestries, etc.). Windows and doors are especially nice places to display Thanksgiving decorations because they lend a warm and welcoming atmosphere to your home that's quite fitting for the season. Since Thanksgiving decorations can sometimes be hard to find, keep in mind the holiday's color scheme of oranges, yellows, tans, and the like. This way, if you find items that aren't Thanksgiving decorations per se, they can still ad...

  Planning and preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be very stressful, especially if you have a large family or are expecting a large number of guests. In order to make Thanksgiving more enjoyable for yourself as well as your guests, some advance planning and preparation will work wonders. Use these tips to make your holiday a stress-free, memorable occasion: 10 Days Before Thanksgiving A week to 10 days before Thanksgiving, make your guest list. If there are any friends or family members you have not yet contacted, do so now to give them and yourself plenty of time to prepare. If any of your guests will be bringing a special dish, add it to your menu. If you will be cooking turkey, decide upon fresh, frozen, or smoked. Make sure you have room in your refrigerator and oven. You should plan on one to one 1/2 pounds per person, and even a bit larger if you want plenty of leftovers. Deciding upon your final menu should be completed at least a week before the big day. Consider the number ...

If you are planning on hosting a Thanksgiving party this year, you may be in need of Thanksgiving party decorations. If you have yet to start buying your party decorations, there are a number of important factors that you may want to keep in mind. These important factors will likely make it easier, as well as more affordable, to purchase decorations for your next Thanksgiving party. The first step in buying decorations for your Thanksgiving party is deciding what you want to buy. Develop a list ahead of time. A list will help ensure that you remember to get everything that you need or want. When looking to purchase Thanksgiving party decorations, you will find that you have an unlimited number of options. One of those options is your local party supply store. Party supply stores are great places to purchase party decorations. With most party supply stores, you will find that they have a large product selection when compared to most traditional retail stores. While the cost of shopping ...

Planning a party is a lot easier said than done. That is why, if you have made the decision to host a Thanksgiving party, it is important that you start planning for your party early. You will find that there are a number of benefits to doing so. The greatest benefit is that you will have all of your bases covered. Preparing for your Thanksgiving party in advance will help to ensure that you have all of the supplies, including the decorations and food that you need. If, by some chance, you don't get everything you need, you will be able to notice before the day of your party. Food and Drinks Depending on the size of your Thanksgiving party, food and drinks can get fairly expensive. That is why it may be a good idea to start buying these items ahead of time. Doing so will not only enable you to get the supplies that you need, but it may also help you get your food and drinks at a more affordable price. Purchasing food and drinks for your party while they are on sale is a great way t...