There's a certain charm to imperfection. It makes the rest of us feel better when those we hold in high esteem are caught in a mistake. Just take Martha Stewart's misfortunes a few years back. I know more than a few people who were not so secretly tickled when her human errors were revealed in public. Anyway, that's my roundabout way of saying that if you decide to take this approach to charming guests this week, here are my top suggestions for a less than perfect Thanksgiving.

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If you're a frequent visitor on the internet, you may have discovered a new tradition that has cropped up called "Wordless Wednesday." This tradition captures the spirit of the sentiment that a picture can speak a thousand words. That's why I thought I'd give it a try on this site. I'll feature reader cake photo submissions. And if you have a beautiful centerpiece you've created, or lovely tablescape, I'd be happy to showcase those photos too. Just use this simple submission form to send those photos my way.

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Everyone I meet seems to be talking turkey this week. How big a bird should they get? Do they stuff it? Will there be leftovers? But, Thanksgiving is about more than the turkey, it's about pausing to appreciate the blessings in our lives. Some families recite a traditional mealtime blessing from their religion or culture. Others have their own special way of expressing gratitude before the big meal. I invite my readers to share any unique traditions their family has for mealtimes prayers of thanks and blessing on Thanksgiving or any other time of the year.

Everyone I know seems to be looking for ways to continue doing things as they've always done, but less expensively. So that's why I've decided to share a few tricks I know for entertaining a bit more frugally. The first party in this occasional series is a Make Your Own Taco Party
. The most important thing to remember while hosting a party like this is to pat yourself on the back for your fun, frugal party, in private!

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