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Talking Turkey

Thanksgiving is a week away and instead of thinking about the upcoming culinary celebration, I’m missing part of my family (including 2 grandbabies) that is military and won’t be able to make it home this year (fear not, I’m planning a trip to see THEM after the New Year!). But just because they won’t be present at the Thanksgiving table doesn’t mean we cannot be together!

”What?!? You just said they weren’t coming. I’m lost. Are they coming or not?” you ask. Sadly, they are not. But do allow me to explain.

Family Reunion Hunts can bring families together without the need to travel. Skip the high cost of holiday travel and support PREVENTION efforts in your community at the same time. Now, please recognize that I am not trying to come across as encouraging everyone to NOT go see family. But, if you are in debt-elimination mode and choosing not to spend money on travel to reduce your debt (Yay, you!) or are in the same boat as me, Family ReunionHunts can be a great, even LAST-MINUTE solution to help bring everybody together.

Speaking of last-minute, if you haven’t gotten your turkey yet, you’d better hurry because there’s a shortage this year. And another thing…if yours is frozen, you won’t want to wait until the last minute to take it from the freezer to the fridge, either. I know SOMEBODY out there needed that last-minute reminder. You’re welcome.

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