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Share Your Most Awkward Thanksgiving Moments!

TresSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:46 -0800

Back in the day, one of my favorite things about Thanksgiving was the annual Friends Thanksgiving episode. Specifically, Chandler's complicated relationship with the holiday always cracked me up. You may remember that when Chandler was nine, his dad used Thanksgiving as a chance to announce that he was gay. And years after that, Monica accidentally cut off the tip of Chandler's toe on Turkey Day. In Mr. Bing's honor, I thought it would be fun if we all shared our most awkward Thanksgiving moments in the Awkward! group in the TrèsSugar Community. Share your story, and I will feature the most festively awkward posts on Très! (If you're not clear on how to post to community, check out this helpful post.)

Do You Get Excited to See Your Family on Thanksgiving?

TresSugar — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00:29 -0800

Many people consider spending time with family the best thing about Thanksgiving. In our busy lives, we don't find much time to cook, eat, drink, and catch up with loved ones.

Of course, not everyone has dream families - some relatives can be rude, non-accepting, or just generally overwhelming. Since Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, I want to know if you're looking forward to some quality family time.

Awkward! Not Sure About Inviting Boyfriend to Thanksgiving

TresSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Since the Holiday season can be rich with awkward moments, a friend of mine is trying to sort out a relationship dilemma before Thanksgiving arrives. Read her story, and see if you can offer her any advice.

"My boyfriend and I have been dating for about six months. Thanksgiving is coming up and I will be going to my parent's house, which is about two hours away from where I live now, for the weekend. Each year my extended family and I celebrate Thanksgiving at my aunt's house, which is right near my parent's. Since my boyfriend's family lives really far away, I would love to invite him to come. My only concern is that it might be overwhelming for him. He's met my parents when they came to visit, but this would involve staying at their house, not to mention meeting all my cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Then again, it seems like a natural step in our relationship. Should I ask him to come along, or is it putting too much pressure on him?"

(By the way - if you have some awkward tales of your own, join our Awkward! group to share etiquette questions and stories with other readers.)

Introducing the PopSugar Network's 2009 Holiday Gift Guides, Recipes, Planning Help, and More!

PopSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:15:00 -0800

Holiday season is officially here and we're getting in the spirit bringing you everything you need - from gift guides galore to recipes, survival tips to budget advice - we've got it all! This year we're blowing it out bigger than ever from now until New Year's. To check out all of our holiday coverage at any time, check it out here and if you're just looking for just our gift guides, find them here! Our coverage has kicked off already so check out a taste of the gift guides and planning help now!

Download Our Thanksgiving Planner!	Buzz Has Gifts For Dear Old Dad	10 Great Gifts For Mom on Any Budget
Gifts For the Fly Fisherman	A Holiday Gift List For Mommy	Etsy Finds For Dad
5 Thoughtful Finds For the Baking Enthusiast	Fab: Mama, Pops, Nana, Dada	Geek's Gift Guide For Dad

Do You Like the Holidays?

TresSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

The weather in San Francisco has been so sunny and warm lately that it's strange to think the holiday season is upon us. Now that Halloween has passed, we can expect to see decorations all around reminding us that we need to make plans for Thanksgiving and eventually start our holiday gift shopping.

Of course, the holidays aren't all about entertaining and shopping - ideally they're about spending quality time with family and friends, eating delicious dishes, and enjoying our other favorite festive traditions. Do you think we're about to begin (perhaps prematurely) the most wonderful time of the year?

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Dear Poll: Have You Broken Your Resolution Yet?

DearSugar — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Resolutions are hard to keep, and it's not uncommon to fall off the wagon just days after vowing to break a bad habit or pledging a healthier lifestyle. Since we're just two days into the New Year, be honest, have you already broken your New Year's resolution?

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What Should Be America's New Year's Resolution?

LibertySugar — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:00:54 -0800

Every year individual Americans vow to lose weight, pay off debts, quit smoking, or volunteer. It may be time for the entire country to make a commitment to reform in 2009. The country sure has a lot of debt to pay off, government policy could do more to fight obesity and volunteer programs are crucial to keeping social programs running. This year, America could resolve to become more healthy, by joining other Western nations by creating universal healthcare. Or, as a nation the US could become more environmentally responsible, proving a domestic and international commitment to conservation.

Obviously, there is lot Americans want to, shall I say, "change" this year. What do you think the country should make its number one priority for 2009?

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You Asked: Can I Exclude One of Our Friends?

DearSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:30:00 -0800

Dear Sugar,

I organized a Secret Santa among a group of friends this year. On exchange day, everyone received something and it went off well, however, one participant received a gift that she clearly didn't like. She complained publicly about every aspect of the gift and her Secret Santa was quite upset by this. I'll be organizing the event again next year and I wanted to ask you if it would be OK to exclude this girl. And if so, how would I go about doing that? - Poor Manners Molly

To see DearSugar's answer read more.

Dear Poor Manners Molly,

I'm sorry to hear that your friend was disappointed in her gift; it sounds like she had a base case of speaking before thinking. While I'm sure her reaction made everyone at the gift exchange uncomfortable, I don't think it's your place to say anything - the woman whose gift she was bashing should let her know how it made her feel.

I don't blame you for not wanting to include her next year, but realize that leaving her out could hurt her feelings and possibly affect your friendship. Hopefully, after a little chat between your two friends, she'll realize how inconsiderate her words were and that it's really the thought that counts, not the gift.

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Dear Poll: Do You Have Someone to Kiss at Midnight?

DearSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0800

Since it's pretty unlikely that any of us will be able to kiss our celebrity crush this New Year's Eve, I've got to ask, whether you're coupled up or not, do you have someone to kiss on New Year's Eve?

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Do Tell: What's Your New Year's Resolution This Year?

DearSugar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800

Not many of you made New Year's Resolutions in 2007, but with so much change in 2008, you might have a new outlook on the concept this time around. So if you're looking to make a change of your own, do tell, what are you pledging for 2009?

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