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5 Things to Do to Make Thanksgiving Dinner a Success Article by Shannon Roberts 1. Plan Your Menu Early Choose your recipes several days ahead and create a detailed shopping list. Consider guests’ dietary preferences and make sure your menu includes a variety of flavors and textures. 2. Prep Ahead Save yourself stress on Thanksgiving Day by preparing what you can in advance. Chop vegetables, make desserts, prepare casseroles and organize ingredients the day before. 3. Don’t Forget the...

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Gratitude Across Generations

From Childhood Joys to Lifelong Memories Article by Allison Housley Perspective changes as we move through life. The worries of a teenager rarely resemble the concerns of a grandparent, while the simple joys that delight a child can easily be overcome by adults caught up in busy schedules. Yet gratitude has a way of connecting every generation. What we appreciate may change with age, but the desire to feel loved, supported, safe, and connected remains remarkably consistent. From childhood...

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The Gift of Now

Giving thanks brings us back to the present Article by Allison Housley Our days can move at a remarkable pace. Between work schedules, household responsibilities, errands, appointments, messages, and the constant pull of our phones, it can be easy to move from one task to the next without truly experiencing the moments in between. We often tell ourselves things will slow down after the next deadline, project, or busy season. But there is always something waiting around the corner. Instead of...

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Thankful For Those Who Teach

Celebrating the Teachers Who Shape Our Community’s Future Article by Allison Housley Every school day begins with a familiar rhythm. Hallways fill with conversation, classroom doors open, and teachers prepare to welcome another group of students. Behind that routine are educators who have spent years learning not only how to teach, but how to encourage, listen, adapt, and make a difference in young lives. Grades, test scores, and academic milestones may measure part of a teacher’s work, but...