Easy Ways To Help Out This Thanksgiving

Written by: Emily Fitzgerald 

November is well underway and Thanksgiving is nearing! There are many ways to prepare for the holiday, even by simply helping out family.

One simple way to help out is by making a small dish. Cooking can be stressful no matter what- but the stress intensifies when there is a deadline. This Thanksgiving ask the chef in your family if you can help them by making something small. In my family, I am responsible for the mashed potatoes. It may seem like an insignificant contribution, but I know my mom appreciates it. There are countless recipes online if you're worried about making mistakes. There is no shame in needing one, and having a recipe minimizes any risk of mistake.

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If cooking isn’t a possibility, decorating is another viable option. Cooking isn't the only stress-inducing bit! The entirety of the holiday can be quite overwhelming. Decorating stress can easily be overlooked- that’s where you should step in! Decorating is so simple and there are so many options- placemats, garlands, or even the classic hand turkeys! With all these options, there is no excuse to remain duty-free this Thanksgiving. Plus, in the age of the internet, Pinterest can be a life-saver. In one quick search, you can find at least twenty simple decor ideas.

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Finally, if neither of those sound good, simple favors are a great way to help out. Did you just see your little brother drop a piece of food on the ground? Go over and pick it up so no one else has to. Notice the table is a little cluttered? Try your best to declutter- a massive help for later. Does the dog need to be let out and everyone else is busy? Take it upon yourself to let the dog out. Simply put, small acts of kindness are just as significant as larger ones. These gestures you make may be overlooked but they are not unappreciated. On behalf of The Oracle, have an amazing Thanksgiving!


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