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Issue #9 November 2008
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For many, Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy a great meal, great TV, and a nap. For others, Thanksgiving is a time to show off extreme domestic skills. For some, this Thanksgiving will be a first opportunity to whip up the perfect meal, cram an additional 20 people into the living room, and find a way to keep 8 kids ages 3-15 entertained for four hours. Here are a few tips to make your celebration shine!
Tips for the Thanksgiving Pre-Game Jitters


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No, I'm not talking about the football game, I'm talking about everyone's coming to your house this year for Thanksgiving and you're getting the pregame jitters.

When it's all rumbling around in your head and you can't take action, you can get a case of the nerves. What to do? Let's apply some EQ (emotional intelligence)!

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The Gratitude Wreath


Bring a little bit of autumn indoors. Family and friends help create this wreath by sharing what they are thankful for on brightly colored leaves. Every member of the family can contribute to this beautiful wreath. This is a great, concrete, visual way to put meaning back in the holidays for children.

Looking for a Sensational Side-Dish for T-Day?
 
If you want to mix a bit of variety with tradition, offer something the kids will actually finish, or just add some wow factor to impress the in-laws, check out these simple but tasty favorites. 

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Share Your Blessings this Thanksgiving...
flip minnow If we start remembering and realizing everything God has done for us and given to us, we have a grateful heart. And a grateful heart spills out in love. Love for God, love for other people, love for yourself and love for God's world. Count your blessings this Thanksgiving and inspire others to start counting theirs. These make beautiful and meaningful gifts for those you love.  Visit: www.cafepress.com/givitup
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As we begin the Holiday Season with a day set aside to offer thanks for all the Lord has bestowed on our country, our families and our world, I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving full of good food, good fellowship and good memories! Always remember - - Make a habit of celebrating life! 
 
For more tips, recipes, and ideas visit our website at www.abridescookbook.com or blog at www.abridescookbook.com/blog and Happy Celebrating!

Know any friends that enjoy food, or just need to loosen up in the kitchen? Forward this on (there is a link below to make it easy) and they just might invite you to their next celebration!
 
Sincerely,

Nancy Geiger
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