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Because today is Thanksgiving, I'd like to take this opportunity to reflect on five healthy things I'm thankful for this year...

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It's hard enough raising one teen -- but three?! Welcome to RAZmom88's wild and wonderful life. Check back every Thursday to find out what drama or joy she encountered this week.

A Choice

Zack, 15, made the choice not to try out for the JV basketball team and instead focus on indoor track. I was a little disappointed because I wanted him to do three sports this year and indoor track is not considered a school sport.

He made the decision so that he could be ready for track season this spring with the hope of making it to state. Last year he was the only underclassman to earn a Varsity letter in track. He also does weight training two nights a week. He explained to me how much pressure he is under to keep his grades up and do so many school activities. He is only going to focus on the ones he is best at.

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You're busy today -- getting baby ready to go to dinner, or getting yourself ready while baby is napping. You probably only have a minute. But that's all it will take to answer this question before you fly out the door.

Tell me why you're thankful for your baby today!

And have a Happy, food-filled, and festive Thanksgiving Day!

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Raising a toddler can be HARD. And tiring. And tricky. And dirty. And did I say hard?

But alas, on this Thanksgiving day, it's nice to remember what's so wonderful about toddlers too! This day of thanks, let's spread a bit of toddler love around.

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While Thanksgiving day is the "official" day set aside for giving thanks, I try throughout the year to stop and give thanks often and to make regular gratitude lists when I'm feeling cranky or lost.

However, on this day, this is the day I like to look at the big picture.

Me at 35 weeks! Happy dance!

Thanksgiving. TIme of reflection. Time to give thanks. Almost baby time!

Yes, the countdown for the birth of my twins is coming down to the wire. As many of you know, I'm almost at 36 weeks and I am so very excitied. Part of me feels like it was yesterday when I shared the news I was pregnant.

I'm so grateful for so much and I just want you readers to know how thankful I am to you as well.

Black Friday! Cyber Monday! Sales! Sales! Sales!

I'm doing all my shopping online this year. I cannot deal with the crowds -- and we all know that all the stores have major sales. But you can also shop online and get the same deals, some even better!

Here are sweet deals for some deep discounts!

Here are some things relevant to pop culture that I am thankful for:

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I don't think it's any secret that I absolutely love writing for Food & Party here on CafeMom. Even on my bad days, I find so much comfort in being able to share my recipes with you and, in turn, be inspired by the dishes that you cook with your families. In honor of Thanksgiving Day, I'd love to take this opportunity to thank you all for your participation this past year and for making Food & Party such a special place to be...

Dayija shared this video with the ladies of the CafeMom Hollywood group, and after seeing it, I just had to share with everyone.