
Now that the turkey has been stuffed, slow-cooked, and sliced into nice, juicy pieces, and the pumpkin pies are long gone, perhaps along with your guests, I thought I'd get the intel on your Thanksgiving décor. If you were a host this holiday, how did you decorate? Did you simply dress the dinner tables, or did other areas of your home undergo a festive facelift as well?

This year, some friends are volunteering on Thanksgiving Day to cook dinner for the parents of children staying at a
Ronald McDonald House. Last year other friends spent time filling boxes at a food bank the day before Thanksgiving for families in need. One of my family members also makes it a point to volunteer during holiday weekends at animal shelters, since the dogs and cats get fewer visitors over those days.

Wherever you are this year, I hope that you are enjoying a happy Thanksgiving holiday. I hope that today, your holiday is filled with delicious food, fun friends, and happy family. This year I'm thankful for so many things and so many people who have made my life happy and fulfilling.

Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and remembering our blessings. Yesterday, I gave you tips on how to keep your cool
if you're hosting Thanksgiving. But if you're spending Thanksgiving dinner as a guest, you have responsibilities as well!