#ThirstyThursday Issue #215

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Takeaways:

• Hosting always ends the same way. Not enough containers, and whatever glass or plastic you lend out is gone forever.
• Skip foil-on-paper-plates and use disposable foil cupcake tins with lids instead. You can buy them in bulk, and they’re easy to transport home.
• They’re perfect for leftovers because guests can take a sampler of multiple dishes in one container. Practical, cheap, and no awkward follow-ups to get your Tupperware back.

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Takeaways:

• Protect your energy. It’s okay to skip events, leave early, say no to alcohol, or choose rest over tradition.
• Honor your reality. It’s okay to feel sad or nostalgic, miss loved ones, spend time alone, or keep things low-key if that’s what you need.
• Redefine the holidays on your terms. It’s okay to opt for easier gifts, ask for help, break from old customs, and prioritize what actually brings you peace.

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Takeaways:

• Using just 15 PTO days, take off 12/31 and 1/2, then pair it with Presidents Day on 1/19 for an easy four-day weekend.
• In February, Presidents Day falls on the 16th, so taking off 2/13 gives you another four-day weekend.
• In May, take off the 21st and 22nd, then roll straight into Memorial Day for a five-day weekend.

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Takeaways:

• There are easy ways to recycle your Christmas tree so it doesn’t end up in a landfill. Many cities turn them into mulch for parks and green spaces.
• In coastal or lake communities, old trees are often reused to support sand dunes or create habitats for fish and wildlife.
• The cutest option: donate your tree to a local animal sanctuary. Goats love Christmas trees, and it’s a surprisingly great way to give it a second life.

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