Friendsgiving

I've always been enamored with the idea of throwing a sophisticated dinner party. Setting out perfectly folded cloth napkins and whipping up dishes full of gourmet ingredients seems like the pinnacle of adulthood. But when it comes to the actual…

If you've decided not to deal with potentially crowded airports, bumper-to-bumper traffic, or well-intentioned questioning from your family about all your life choices this Thanksgiving, that's just fine. If you're staying put and looking for…

The closer it gets to Thanksgiving, the more pumped you are to catch up with family and friends you might not see all the time. Even if you stay in touch with your besties on the daily, it's not the same as spending actual time together. When turkey…

Raise your hand if you're super pumped for Friendsgiving this year. I know I am. And the thing is, you never really know what festivities await you year to year, because every friend group celebrates so differently. Plus, if your squad is anything…

As excited as I am to eat homemade chocolate pecan pie, I can't wait to spend quality time with my friends this Thanksgiving. Even though we text all the time, there's something extra special about dedicating an entire day to giving thanks for the…

I don't know about you, but I never know what to bring to Friendsgiving. I usually plan on making a Pinterest-worthy dessert of some sort — but I always find myself waiting until the last minute and buying a box of cookies from the grocery store…

If you're celebrating Friendsgiving this year, it might be difficult to figure out where to start. The food is really just the beginning. You also have to think about decor and ambiance, and you have to put on the most welcoming hostess face, even…

Excuse me, do you have the remote? Perfect. Cue "The One Where We Had Our Own Friendsgiving," please! Then, pass the bowl of mashed potatoes or a slice of pizza my way. (Did we order the Joey special? Two pizzas are better than one, and that's not a…

Going around the table and saying what you're most thankful for is likely easy, because you have the best crew of family and friends around. Your squad is basically like the family you chose, and that's why you plan on hosting Friendsgiving to…

This time of year is all about being thankful for your loved ones. If you're blessed with two families — the one you were born into, and the one you hand-picked — you know you're extremely lucky. Thanksgiving day is usually reserved for spending…

People say the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful. Sure, it’s fun to go to a Friendsgiving dinner, a festive holiday party, or a New Year’s Eve extravaganza, but someone has to host all of…

Once you've reached the end zone of Thanksgiving dinner, it's time to relax at home with your family and watch some football. You may also be rounding up the home squad for a little Thanksgiving day game of your own. Or, you're hitting up the…

Whether you like it or not, Thanksgiving comes with the inevitable turkey-induced food coma. But let us not forget that, with holiday dining also comes holiday boozing, and going shot for shot with the fam can lead to one doozy of a headache…

Friendsgiving can be tough. After all, who has the time to organize some big potluck dinner party between 20 different people? (More importantly, who has 20 friends? Asking for a friend, duh.) Sometimes it's the events intended to bring us together…

Personally, I find it so satisfying to pierce a fork through the seasonal decadence of pumpkin pie when I'm winding down after the hustle and bustle of a Thanksgiving meal, but not everyone loves flaky crust and fluffy filling (more for me!). If…

Since the central dish of a Thanksgiving meal is usually a big ol' turkey, it can be challenging for those who stick to vegan and plant-based foods to enjoy the feast along with everyone else. It's probably not safe to assume that you'll be sitting…

Practicing gratitude is such an important part of life, and it's even more prevalent with Thanksgiving right around the corner. As a yoga teacher, I like to include heart-opening poses in both my classes and my own personal practice so that my…

It's at about 6 p.m. on the night of Thanksgiving, while I'm enjoying my annual viewing of Miracle on 34th Street, that the turkey-and-pie bloat begins to descend upon my body in all its glory. While some people go for a nice walk to start the…

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching my friends, and that means copious amounts of savory dishes and sweet desserts to indulge in to your heart's content. TBH, if bringing an extra pair of pants to change into after Thanksgiving dinner is wrong, I…

Is it really even a Friendsgiving without a few celebratory cheers? We are totally in our zones catching up with friends on this special occasion, and if you're 21 and up, that most likely means taking a few sips to further relax. Experimenting with…