Ready, Set, Travel!

I cannot believe how time flies!

It seems like just yesterday I was writing about candy canes in October… then the time changed (oh, it’s awful for a late-bird like me), and now there are only a few days before Thanksgiving.

Don’t get me wrong: I love the holiday. In fact, it’s my favorite. Thanksgiving is a family holiday, and I’m all about that. It’s not that I’m a big eater – in fact, until a few years ago I only ate “vegan” holiday foods (that means a fake “turkey” make of squash). Nowadays, I love every bit of it: cranberry sauce, real turkey with stuffing, and all of the trimmings.

But to get to the good stuff, most of us will have to travel. The day before Thanksgiving has, for many years, been considered the busiest travel day of the year in the U.S. Today it’s rivaled by the Sunday after the holiday… either way, get ready for some busy times at airports and train stations.

If, like me, you have waited until the last minute to book your Thanksgiving plans, it’s o.k. You are not a loser, you’re just very busy. Check out Priceline’s deals, where last-minute shopping can mean great bargains.

Don’t forget to check out the rules of what you can carry on (no turkeys!).

A few years ago, I actually hosted a Thanksgiving dinner. I was shocked to learn the “ins and outs” of cooking a turkey (there’s this thing you have to pull out of the turkey…) but I was saved by elementary recipes. If you happen to be hosting Thanksgiving this year, and you are more sophisticated than I, then you could easily dress up your home with these accoutrements. There is still time to order!

I’ll be writing more about Thanksgiving in the days to come. In the meantime, stay cool and calm… it’s a time to be grateful, after all. Give thanks for everything, and prepare to enjoy a lovely holiday!

Until next time,

Conna