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I can't believe that it's October. Halloween is right around the corner and then comes Thanksgiving. It's probably one of my favorite holidays for several reasons:

One ... it's a time to visit and reconnect with my family. They live throughout the east & west coast and although we get together throughout the year, there's just something special about Thanksgiving. Two ... it's a great time to reflect on the things that you are thankful for. Three ... I can't forget about the food! From the turkey to macaroni and cheese, who doesn't like to eat?!

This year, I might host Thanksgiving at my place. Preparing Thanksgiving dinner can't be that difficult, right? Well, I'll have to talk to my Mom and Grandma to see what they think. They'd probably tell me to make sure that I have a few of the following:

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