thanksgiving

Toys, TVs, and toasters are even more transitory. Choose wisely.

One of the toughest aspects of my post-divorce life has been holidays. Everything looks and feels different now and it is in these moments that I find myself longing for my family unit, but I've learned great lessons along the way.

We’ve all had moments when we think, “This isn’t fair!”

I’m very thankful for both holidays.

I set out a goal and a plan to feature activities for families within driving distance during the Christmas season.

Let's be honest here. If I ask you to think of a Thanksgiving dinner, you're going to imagine a turkey with a bunch of side dishes.

Oregon and Washington are major producers.

Every year there are two groups of people in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving: those who allow Christmas into their lives and those who don't have room for two holidays.

There was one year I remember driving from my house in Seattle to my mom's about 40 miles north on Thanksgiving Day, and it took me nearly three hours to get there.

What a wonderful thing to do, the Boise Stage Stop really takes care of truck drivers. They get not only a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings but the Boise Stage Stop will also have prizes. They want to say thank you to their customers and also help the truck drivers who are away from home.

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The turducken flavored chips are actually three different flavored chips; turkey, duck, and chicken that you combine to create the turducken.

Perfectly placed plates surrounded by fine silverware, festive folded napkins, and some ornate centerpiece to complete the over-the-top presentation.