For an adult child returning home, the holidays can be fraught with missteps. I admit I've made more than a few myself over the years, but in the process I learned a lot about how to peacefully co-habitate with your own family. In the interest of sparing you some of my own embarrassment, read on to discover what you can do to ensure a happier holiday. More

As if the holidays aren't stressful enough, this is also the time of year when most of us travel more than we do the entire rest of the year. To make matters worse, this is also the busiest travel weekend of the year. We've rounded up some helpful tips to make going over the river and through the woods to Grandma's house a little easier. More

This past July I wrote a post about getting off the 'screaming green' soapbox - negotiating that line between a healthy sense of obligation and an unhealthy sense of entitlement. I'm thinking about this again, because if there ever was a built-in soapbox for green enthusiasts, then Thanksgiving—with its bringing together of far-flung family members for a day of feasting and scheduled family time— is rife with unwelcome opportunities for an eco education. More

Last year was my first year to experience hosting a Thanksgiving in London. I ordered up a turkey and some sides from Whole Foods in an attempt to have an effortless and relaxing Thanksgiving. The turkey proved to be anything but relaxed.
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Whatever family tradition dictates for Thanksgiving morning, it's likely that little kids will want something to do. Get them involved in decorating and make a sweet keepsake in the process with this Thanksgiving fingerprint tree.

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Before you pick up those last minute canned foods for Thanksgiving, think twice. Not just because you feel guilty about not cooking from scratch, but also because you might be feeding your guests BPA-laden foods. More

The In-Laws Are Coming! The In-Laws Are Coming! Are you ready for several days of family staying at your home? Follow our guide to ensure a smooth Turkey Day for you and your guests, from preparations to tech and tunes to turkey. At the very least, stock up the bar and let the in-fighting begin! More

Thanksgiving is tomorrow so we should all be down to the short strokes now. Menus planned, prep work completed, turkey brined. So what's left to do? More

One of the most saucily-named darlings in the plant world, rose hips bring bright color and pleasant plumpness to the winter garden, and a wild witchiness to floral arrangements… More

You might guess the above table was decorated without a budget, right? As in, the sky's the limit. But actually, it was done on a shoestring with items bought at a dollar store. It's the peacock-inspired jewel tones that bring such richness and seeming extravagance to this Thanksgiving table: More