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Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is a holiday that’s best spent with family. For some of us, our extended families are just a stone’s throw away. For others, they’re across the state or across the country. If we want to see them during our short time off of work, we have to fly.

Flying during the holiday season can be an expensive proposition. And if you don’t plan your trip until the last minute, it can be difficult to even get a seat. But if you know a few tricks, there are spectacular deals to be had. Continue reading

Holidays can be hard on the environment. After Christmas, pines and firs are often dumped or incinerated. And then there’s all that wrapping paper that usually ends up in the trash. On Valentine’s Day, the cards we buy result in more paper waste.

Even Thanksgiving is no stranger to environmental damage. There’s lots of waste associated with the big dinners that are a part of most families’ Thanksgiving traditions. And the food served can also have a negative impact on the environment. Here are some tips for being more responsible toward the environment while still having a great holiday.

1. When shopping for your Thanksgiving needs, bring along reusable totes to carry everything. A reusable bag is always better for the environment than either paper or plastic. Also, when selecting prepared foods, buy those that come in reusable packaging if that’s an option. Continue reading