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1. First things first: DECORATE. 2. DIY a countdown calendar. There are so many cute ones, you could totally copy one and make your own! 3. Go visit a Christmas tree farm. Even if you’re not actually cutting down a Christmas tree, they’re still fun to walk around (and smell, obviously). 4. Watch your favorite Christmas […]

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Spending December: A To-Do List For Adventuring Through The Most Wonderful Month of Them All.

Every year, the day before Thanksgiving, Chris and I take the night to have our own little celebration. It’s one of my very favorite traditions (I’ve written about it here and here). We always go to Whole Foods (which, if you’ve never been to Whole Foods the night before Thanksgiving…it’s about as crazy as you’d […]

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Our Thanksgiving: Just Us (Plus One)

1. First things first: Please absolutely everyone. This is essential. If someone is upset with you for not going along with their plans/being late/saying the wrong thing, Thanksgiving will be ruined. RUINED. 2. Buy a new dress. Of course it will be expensive, even though you already have plenty of perfectly good dresses. Of course […]

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How to Have a Completely Stress-Free Thanksgiving in 11 Easy Steps.

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