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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~ John F. Kennedy

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Here are our favorite, most popular, most inspiring Thanksgiving blogs. May they be a guide for you this Thanksgiving. In no particular order:

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> Stuff the Turkey, Not Yourself: 5 Ways to Avoid Overindulging this Thanksgiving. 

> 5 Tips to Feel Great After Thanksgiving Dinner.

> How to Host the best Thanksgiving Dinner Ever, with Slow Food Chef Peggy Markel. {video} #walkthetalk

> How to Have an Awesome Plant-based Thanksgiving (When All of Your Relatives Eat Meat).

> Here’s what one American thinks about Big Box Retailers opening up during Thanksgiving.

> Best Thanksgiving blog ever.

> A Buddhist Thanksgiving.

> Why I—a meat eater—am going meatless this Thanksgiving. 

> This Thanksgiving, Millions will not Eat. Here’s how to Help.

> 10 Movies to Remind us that Life is Good this Thanksgiving Season.

> 4 Yoga Poses to Combat Thanksgiving Day Stress.

> William S. Burroughs’ unbelievable Thanksgiving Prayer—by Gus Van Sant.

> Johnny Cash sings Thanksgiving.

> Ayurveda Q&A with Dr. John Douillard: Fight Holiday Indigestion and Keep Off Winter Lbs.

> 10 Obvious Ways to make this the Best Thanksgiving Ever.

> Have a Happy Green Thanksgiving. Buy local, be cheerful. [free-range, eco, tofurkey, Good Shepard Turkey, Heritage Turkey, Rainbow Ranch]

> 22 Reminders of How to Be a More Grateful Person.

> Go Cold Turkey: Buy Nothing on Black Friday. 

Now for the recipes…

>  Ask John Douillard: 8 reasons to go Crazy for Cranberries.

> A Very Vegan Thanksgiving. {Recipes}

> Giving Thanks for Delicious No-Harm Recipes

> Sweet & Savory Quinoa Stuffing. {Vegan, Gluten Free Recipe}

> No-Bake Nepali Apple Crumble. {Not Vegan, Not Gluten-Free Recipe}

> Spinach Smashed Potatoes & Mushroom Gravy. {Vegan Recipe}

> Thanksgiving Menu: Corn & Zucchini Mexicana. {Gluten Free, Vegetarian Recipe}

> Easy Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts. {Recipe}

> Top Chef Hosea Rosenberg, for Whole Foods: How to Carve your Turkey.

Did we forget one you loved? Include in the comments below!

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