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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

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

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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Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe

“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

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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Amazon Top Black Friday Deals for Christmas Decor

Holiday decorating hits different when you’re a parent — half excitement, half “why is this string of lights tangled again?” Whether you’re refreshing your Christmas décor or finally upgrading those hand-me-down pieces from 2008, Amazon’s Black Friday deals are packed with gorgeous, affordable finds that look way more expensive than they are. These are the best Christmas décor steals happening right now on top-rated, highly giftable, and seriously adorable seasonal items.

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YumYum Oven Review: A Sweet Blend of Nostalgia, Patience, and Pure Kid Joy

Growing up, the closest thing we had to “real baking” was an Easy-Bake Oven powered by a lightbulb that barely warmed anything. But we didn’t care. That tiny oven made us feel like pastry prodigies — even when our creations tasted like sugar-flavored drywall. So when my nieces tried the YumYum Oven, I felt that same little spark of childhood excitement… just without the questionable ingredients.

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Amazon Deals on Top Brands for Black Friday

Black Friday is basically the Super Bowl of online shopping — except you can do it in pajamas with a cup of reheated coffee while the kids argue about who lost the remote. To make things easier (and way less chaotic), we pulled together the best Amazon Black Friday deals from top brands parents actually love. These are fast-moving, heavily discounted, and perfect for gifting… or, let’s be honest, keeping for yourself.

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When Competition Crosses the Line into Toxicity

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.