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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

Julie Smith

Are you in charge of cooking the turkey this Thanksgiving? If so, you HAVE to try this Thanksgiving turkey recipe for a super delicious, juicy, moist turkey. The secret ingredient is Dry Brine. You need to plan ahead three days, so keep this in mind when prepping. Dry brining involves applying salt to the food and allowing it to rest before cooking, resulting in succulent, flavorful meat and a crowd-pleasing crispy skin.

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What’s Budget Friendly For This Thanksgiving’s Meal

Winnie Sun

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and if you’re feeling a bit behind in your preparations, you’re not alone. I recently had to do a quick Google search to double-check the date for this year’s Thanksgiving, and it’s safe to say that many of us are in the same boat. As the TSA anticipates record numbers of travelers at airports, it’s clear that this year’s Thanksgiving will be a big one for many Americans. But amid the holiday hustle and bustle, there’s some good news for those planning to host a traditional turkey feast at home – the cost of the holiday centerpiece, the turkey, has seen a significant drop in prices this year, making home-cooked celebrations more budget-friendly.

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How to Create a Thanksgiving Fruit and Nut Centerpiece

ModernMom Staff

Are you hosting a big group this holiday season? Are you hoping to impress on a budget? When it comes to creating something delightful this year, consider a super quick, elegant, and easy ways to make a Thanksgiving Fruit and Nut Centerpiece stand out for your Thanksgiving dinner table!

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Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

Dishesbymichelle

“Thanksgiving Day is a good day to recommit our energies to giving thanks and just giving,” once said Amy Grant. With the holiday just a week away, preparations are in full swing, and one dish that takes center stage on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table is Thanksgiving Stuffing. From cornbread to seasoned, mushroom to andouille sausage, southwest style to cajun, the options seem endless. Today, I’m excited to share my fail-proof, mouthwatering Cranberry Stuffing recipe, a true family favorite that embodies the spirit of autumn with its vibrant colors and rich flavors. It’s time to indulge in the goodness of Thanksgiving!

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5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

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5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

Thankful, teaching kids gratitude“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” – Cicero

Gratitude – or a lack thereof – is something all parents encounter during the process of raising children. At some point or other, what mother hasn’t looked on with horror as her child blurted out a variant of, “I don’t like this! It’s not what I wanted for my birthday!” or worried that her kids took the many blessings and privileges in their lives for granted?

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When Competition Crosses the Line into Toxicity

Winnie Sun

Last spring, something happened that really made me pause. I realized what happens when competition crosses the line into toxicity. My daughter came home unusually quiet. Not her usual after-school burst of stories and snacks and backpack chaos… just… quiet. I sat with her, and it took a while, but she finally told me what was going on.

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