Why relatives ask questions like, “Why aren’t you married yet?” over mashed potatoes, we will never know. But they’re probably not going to stop asking them. So, before heading to the Thanksgiving dinner table, it’s best to read up on therapist Alanna Gardner’s tips to avoid fighting with your (nosy, pestering) family members over the holidays, below.
We’ve also rounded up Thanksgiving workouts, Thanksgiving-themed sandwiches (that actually sound good—really!), Small Business Saturday happenings, and more for you to have a wonderful holiday week. And we penciled in some rest time—pretty sure we’ll all need it after the marathon week that is the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Monday
Get an early start on the holiday! Consider Middle Child’s Thanksgiving-themed sandwich specials the pre-game to your actual meal. (They’ve even got a vegetarian option, which is rare in all things Thanksgiving.) Do it.
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Tuesday
Taco Tuesday: Friendsgiving edition! Get all your friends together over tacos. If you’re lucky, it might even be $1 taco night at Loco Pez. Do it.
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Wednesday
Complete some required reading (you’ll thank yourself, promise). Last holiday season, we chatted with therapist Alanna Gardner about the universal question: How do I avoid fighting with my family over the holidays? Because, well, it happens to the best of us—especially during an election cycle. So, read up before tomorrow! Do it.
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Thursday
Ride it out! Meghan Morley and Grace Gamble are teaming up to lead a Thanksgiving ride at Fishtown’s Shift studio that’s sure to be a good, butt-kicking time. Can you think of a better way to get some you-time in before family time? Didn’t think so. Do it.
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Friday
Get some fresh air: The 29th Annual Fairmount Turkey Trot will take you and your fam (whoever you can convince, at least) through five miles of Fairmount Park—which still boasts some fall foliage!—before you head home for a leftovers breakfast. Do it.
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Saturday
Get the best of both worlds: Get your workout and your Small Business Saturday shopping in! Philadelphia Runner is hosting a fun run starting at their University City store, complete with donuts and perhaps some discounts on fitness gear. (Praise be!) Do it.
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Sunday
Decompress! Carve out a couple of hours to do absolutely nothing besides things you enjoy doing. Read (we’ve got plenty of book suggestions here); take yourself to a museum; listen to podcasts while taking an indulgent, lengthy bath. Thanksgiving week is hectic AF—you’ve more than earned some time to take care of yourself.
FYI, City Fitness is open from 7AM – 12PM on Thanksgiving Day. Grab a free 7-day pass to escape the hectic scene that is your family’s kitchen.
