With Thanksgiving quickly becoming a fond memory and winter season prep in full swing, I thought you might like a few tips for keeping the jolly in your holidays.

Do you tense when the family gathers are restaurants because you don't know how your kids will behave? Do you still have a few turkey leftovers that you threw in the freezer and don't know what to make with them? Sick of eating out during the busy season and need a fast, cheap meal idea?

The latest articles from the Living Simply site at Bellaonline.com can provide a few answers:

Restaurant Behavior for Kids
You don’t have to send your kids to finishing school for them know how to behave in a restaurant. Set some ground rules and make etiquette fun.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69137.asp

Thanksgiving Leftovers
Easy, tried-and-true ideas for leftover turkey.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69638.asp

Can of Chili Recipes
Canned chili is a convenient ingredient for dozens of great meals.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69186.asp

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Live well, live simply.

Lori Phillips, Living Simply Editor
http://livingsimply.bellaonline.com

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