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Fear not & save your sanity! The 1st year you’re in charge of hosting Thanksgiving can be intimidating. There are keys to success and ins & outs that you need to know to avoid havoc & being stressed and disappointed. If you don’t attack it with an organized plan, you’re already behind the ball. Avoid the pitfalls. You shouldn’t have to dread turkey day or stress so much that you don’t enjoy it. I’ve done the work for you and it’s work for us for years. My organized Thanksgiving Cooking Game Plan can take the stress out of hosting & cooking for Thanksgiving & allow you to smoothly prepare the entire meal, be on task & time, & enjoy the day of gratitude with your family & friends. From the drinks to pumpkin pies, the turkey and all the side dishes, I’ve got you covered. Here are my top tips, this is my tried & true, detailed schedule timeline, and it will work for you, too! 🍗

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Hey, there! I'm Terri & my husband Bill and I have 4 kids (2 boys & twin girls + a pup!) and we've been traveling since our kids were little. At this mid point in my journey, I'm trying to shove as much as I can into this precious gift of life and squeeze all the joy and growth and learning I can out of it. Making memories that matter, building a life of joy & meaning, actively pursuing my greatest potential. I have a zest for life, for learning, for growth & I want to give you the resources & inspiration to have better vacations and get more from your life!