With that pack of relatives coming to your house, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Here are a few suggestions to deal with the stress.
Don’t cook it yourself. There are many restaurants that prepare Thanksgiving dinners with all the trimmings. Even Giant is doing this now. My personal favorite is Tuskies. All you have to do is swing by there on Thanksgiving Day and pick up your order. No muss, no fuss and clean up after the dinner is a breeze. If this sounds good to you, call now and get your order in before the cutoff date.
Go for a walk. When the brother-in-law you can’t stand starts to give you unwanted advice, don’t grind your teeth. Put on your coat and take a walk. This light exercise is a healthy way to calm your spirit. If anyone asks why you are going out, tell them, “I have to, doctor’s orders.”
Watch a great Thanksgiving movie. Nothing cures stress better than laughter. With this in mind, I highly recommend Home for the Holidays. This quirky classic stars Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Claire Danes, and Anne Bancroft. While any good comedy can make you smile, this one might make you believe that there are families wackier than yours.
