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By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

The holiday season is finally here, and thanksgiving is just around the corner! For many of us, this time is always filled with enjoying fun, friends, and family at parties and gatherings.

But even with all of the fun and festivities of the season, there can be a lot of stress that comes along with especially if you’re the one hosting. Read on for a list of some past blog articles, yummy thanksgiving recipes, and a super important tip to help you keep your priorities straight through all of your holiday planning!

Fill Your Plate Articles

1. Holiday Hacks – Fill Your Plate Blog
2. Getting a Head Start on the Holidays! – Fill Your Plate Blog
3. Four Ways to Celebrate the Holidays Affordably (fillyourplate.org)
4. How to Celebrate the Holidays- Arizona Style (fillyourplate.org)

Fill Your Plate Recipes

• Fill Your Plate – Search recipes – Grandma Gertie’s Pumpkin Pie
• Fill Your Plate – Search recipes – Balsamic Green Beans with Pine Nuts
• Fill Your Plate – Search recipes – Cranberry Turkey Breast
• Fill Your Plate – Search recipes – Lemon Stuffed Turkey
• Fill Your Plate – Search recipes – Southern Sweet Potatoes

Remember!

Regardless of which holiday you’re getting ready for, or what kind of party, it’s always important to remember the real reason for that holiday. Thanksgiving in particular is all about remembering everything that we’ve been blessed with, such as our friends and family, our nation, the food on our table, and more. While it is always nice to have a smooth, well thought-out holiday party, the focus and main priority should really be on the true meaning of why you are all gathered in the first place!

So, with that being said, don’t stress over your holiday gatherings! Browse through some of the articles above and consider some of the recipes that were listed! Have fun and remember why you’re celebrating!