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Five Fascinating Tidbits About Thanksgiving: A Feast of Facts

Thanksgiving, a holiday steeped in history and tradition, is celebrated with much fervor in North America. It’s a time for gratitude, delicious feasts, and family gatherings. But there’s more to this festive occasion than meets the eye. Let’s uncover five fun facts that give a deeper insight into the Thanksgiving holiday. 1. The Origins of … Continue reading Five Fascinating Tidbits About Thanksgiving: A Feast of Facts

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Funny Tweets From Parents Who Are Totally Over the Holidays

Moms and dads…at least you can take comfort in the fact that we’re in the home stretch right now.

The holidays have been long and stressful, but now there’s an end in sight.

So put your shoulders back, put a smile on your face, and power through!

It’ll be 2020 in no time!

1. The “updated” list.

2. Tell them the truth.

3. Put a ride to school on there, too.

4. Perfect!

5. That’s the way it works.

6. Not a bad deal!

7. A lot of peaks and valleys.

8. Don’t even bother.

9. Get those diamonds!

10. You better start working!

11. That’s what moms are for.

12. That makes sense.

13. Got carried away.

14. It’ll work like a charm!

15. Not exactly a relaxing night…

Have you had enough of your family and holiday festivities yet?

Tell us all about it in the comments!

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People Talk About Getting Texts from Their Exes During the Holidays

For some reason, scores of people decide to send their exes text messages during the holidays. Even when the breakup was awful and one side (or both) have made it clear that they want nothing to do with the other person.

I’m here to say that’s probably not a great idea…some things should just be left in the past.

Just stop it. Okay?

These tweeters definitely have some feelings about this topic.

1. Sure, why not?

2. Hahahaha.

3. Annual traditions.

4. Don’t bother.

5. Who are you again?

6. Who do you think you’re talking to?

7. That’s a shame.

8. Twelve is a lot…

9. Wow! Dragging their own child…

10. I think not.

11. Let’s go through it all over again.

12. A vicious cycle.

13. Probably a good idea.

14. NO WAY.

15. Uh oh…here we go again…

Just say NO!

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Twitter Users Share the Weird (And Gross) Thanksgiving Dishes That Their Families Make

Some foods are pretty universal for American Thanksgiving: turkey (of course), stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie, etc. You can go to almost any house on Thanksgiving and you’ll end up having a pretty typical meal that day.

But…a lot of families also apparently have some downright strange recipes for Thanksgiving as well. Foods that some of us might recoil at if it was placed in front of us.

This tweet generated quite the conversation on Twitter.

You’ve been warned…

Okay, let’s get started!

1. Seafoam salad, anyone?

2. Forget about the cranberry sauce.

3. What have you done?!?!

4. An interesting choice…

5. Sounds delicious!

6. OH MY GOD.

7. Worse than it sounds.

8. Can’t forget about that one.

9. I wasn’t warned.

10. I’d probably try it…

11. Holy sh*t.

12. You’re still with him?

13. A sad Thanksgiving.

14. Hmmmm, not sure about this.

Those recipes certainly seem…interesting.

Does your family have any odd/strange/weird/gross/repulsive foods that they cook up every year? If so, share them with us in the comments!

Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!

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10 Tips for Dealing With Grief Around the Holidays

For many, the holidays are a really hard time. People who have lost loved ones or had other difficult experiences in their lives tend to get depressed around the holiday season, as they reflect on their past and relive old memories.

If you are one of the many people who deals with grief and depression around the holidays, here are 10 tips you should consider to try to alleviate your pain.

1. Time and space.

Loneliness

Give yourself time and space to deal with your emotions. It’s okay to feel pain and loneliness if you’ve experienced loss. Treat yourself well and give yourself a break. You’re only human.

2. Spend time alone.

The holiday season can be very overwhelming for many people, so you need to find time to spend alone so you can work on yourself and get away from it all. Do what you need to do to recharge your batteries: take a walk, sit in a park, and if you want to leave parties or events early, go ahead and do it.

3. Escape route.

Party

Have an escape plan if you attend parties or events that you know might trigger you and make you sad, emotional, or angry. It’s okay if you need to bolt, just be ready and make sure you have all your belongings so you don’t have to make a return appearance.

4. No thanks.

It’s okay to say no to parties, events, or any other kinds of invitations that you think might make you feel uncomfortable or might cause you to lose control. Remember, it’s up to you.

5. Honor their memory.

Thinking

Some people choose to celebrate the traditions that their lost loved ones did to honor their memory. This can help people to remember the good times and to be nostalgic.

6. Start new traditions.

Instead of trying to recreate the traditions that you enjoyed with your departed loved ones, try to create some new ones. This practice can help you deal with the grief.

7. Get out of town.

Road trip near Sykkylven

Go somewhere new or take a road trip. Get your mind off of the familiar and the places that are associated with your loved ones who are no longer with you. A new atmosphere may do you some good.

8. Fulfillment.

Focus on some activities that you know will fulfill you and make you feel good. Volunteer. Read. Exercise. Walk your dog. Try to make some new friends. Whatever makes you feel good, do it.

9. Totally random.

Smile

Practice random acts of kindness. Help out other people and try to better, not bitter. In other words, live your life to honor the people who are gone and do your best. Part of that can be helping out strangers.

10. Remember the good times.

It might sound easy, but it can be tough. Try to remember the positive memories and happy times you spent with your departed loved ones instead of suppressing all thoughts about them. In the long run, it will help.

And while you’re at it, listen to this short but sweet song by the great Willie Nelson.

Enjoy your holidays, everyone.

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How Retailers Trick You into Spending Money on Black Friday

Black Friday is almost here, and you know what that means…mass chaos, news reports of people brawling in the aisles of Walmart, and all kinds of other incidents that will make you shake your head and question the direction of the human race.

Buuuuuut, you know and I know that we’re all probably still going to hit some different stores and check out the deals. Who are we kidding?

One thing, though: do your best not to get duped by retailers who are trying to get as much money as possible from you and everyone else on the planet. Keep in mind these ways that businesses get you to spend money on Black Friday when you head out shopping next week.

And good luck out there!

1. Bonuses

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Black Friday is an American tradition that has spread across the globe. It’s the time of year were shops slash their prices, this has often created a feeling of hysteria among shoppers. Every year we see the pictures of people desperately scrapping to get the last TV or parents queuing for hours in the hope that they’ll be able to afford a really special present for their child. In the hopes we can make #blackfriday a little less stressful for our audience, we’ve set up a LIVE blog with all of the best deals that you can buy online. Avoid these chaotic scenes and take your time perusing online with a cup of tea and a biscuit and not pulling some poor woman’s hair because she snatched up the last robotic gizmo! Link in bio! What do you think of Black Friday? Words: @eliserwjohnson Cris Faga/REX #blackfriday #blackfridaychaos #scaryblackfriday #shoppers #crazyshopping #shoppingmania #christmasshopping

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Retailers will try to add “bonuses” to your purchases so you think you’re getting a great deal. For example, they might say you’ll “save more if you buy more” and up the ante for percentages off the more money you spend (10% off $50, 15% off $100, or 20% off $200). Sometimes, it can be hard to say “no” to perceived savings and deals…

2. Slippery coupons

 

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Read the fine print if you’re given any coupons for Black Friday. Consumer analyst Julie Ramhold says, “Often these come with a ton of exclusions. If you’re having to hunt for something to apply it to, it’s probably not worth whatever savings you think you’re getting.”

3. Rebates galore!

 

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Beware of rebates. There, I said it. A lot of businesses are betting on the fact that people will not actually take the time to fill out forms and mail in rebates, so a lot of people end up paying full price for something that they didn’t have to.

4. Doorbusters

 

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Doorbusters are big discounts on products that are limited and first-come, first-serve for customers. That’s why people camp out overnight in front of stores and beat each other up once they actually get into the store.

The thinking goes that a lot of people will not get their hands on these limited products, BUT they’ll spend money on other products to justify their hours spent outside the store, which might have included an overnighter. Kind of brilliant…

5. Inflating the original prices

 

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Black Friday is all about deals, right? HUGE deals! Well, maybe not…it turns out that a lot of businesses inflate their prices in the weeks leading up to Black Friday so people will think they are getting an enormous discount and it will seem all the more dramatic. So do a little research and see what the products you want cost throughout the year.

 

Are you going to go all-in on Black Friday, or will you sit back and wait until all the hoopla dies down?

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How Retailers Trick You into Spending Money on Black Friday

Black Friday is almost here, and you know what that means…mass chaos, news reports of people brawling in the aisles of Walmart, and all kinds of other incidents that will make you shake your head and question the direction of the human race.

Buuuuuut, you know and I know that we’re all probably still going to hit some different stores and check out the deals. Who are we kidding?

One thing, though: do your best not to get duped by retailers who are trying to get as much money as possible from you and everyone else on the planet. Keep in mind these ways that businesses get you to spend money on Black Friday when you head out shopping next week.

And good luck out there!

1. Bonuses

View this post on Instagram

Black Friday is an American tradition that has spread across the globe. It’s the time of year were shops slash their prices, this has often created a feeling of hysteria among shoppers. Every year we see the pictures of people desperately scrapping to get the last TV or parents queuing for hours in the hope that they’ll be able to afford a really special present for their child. In the hopes we can make #blackfriday a little less stressful for our audience, we’ve set up a LIVE blog with all of the best deals that you can buy online. Avoid these chaotic scenes and take your time perusing online with a cup of tea and a biscuit and not pulling some poor woman’s hair because she snatched up the last robotic gizmo! Link in bio! What do you think of Black Friday? Words: @eliserwjohnson Cris Faga/REX #blackfriday #blackfridaychaos #scaryblackfriday #shoppers #crazyshopping #shoppingmania #christmasshopping

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Retailers will try to add “bonuses” to your purchases so you think you’re getting a great deal. For example, they might say you’ll “save more if you buy more” and up the ante for percentages off the more money you spend (10% off $50, 15% off $100, or 20% off $200). Sometimes, it can be hard to say “no” to perceived savings and deals…

2. Slippery coupons

 

View this post on Instagram

 

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Read the fine print if you’re given any coupons for Black Friday. Consumer analyst Julie Ramhold says, “Often these come with a ton of exclusions. If you’re having to hunt for something to apply it to, it’s probably not worth whatever savings you think you’re getting.”

3. Rebates galore!

 

View this post on Instagram

 

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Beware of rebates. There, I said it. A lot of businesses are betting on the fact that people will not actually take the time to fill out forms and mail in rebates, so a lot of people end up paying full price for something that they didn’t have to.

4. Doorbusters

 

View this post on Instagram

 

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Doorbusters are big discounts on products that are limited and first-come, first-serve for customers. That’s why people camp out overnight in front of stores and beat each other up once they actually get into the store.

The thinking goes that a lot of people will not get their hands on these limited products, BUT they’ll spend money on other products to justify their hours spent outside the store, which might have included an overnighter. Kind of brilliant…

5. Inflating the original prices

 

View this post on Instagram

 

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Black Friday is all about deals, right? HUGE deals! Well, maybe not…it turns out that a lot of businesses inflate their prices in the weeks leading up to Black Friday so people will think they are getting an enormous discount and it will seem all the more dramatic. So do a little research and see what the products you want cost throughout the year.

 

Are you going to go all-in on Black Friday, or will you sit back and wait until all the hoopla dies down?

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