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What are you thankful for?
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That's the question we asked Chicago Parent bloggers. Below are their answers. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksful (or hoping) for no bodily injuries
Ashley Kuhn is thankful to be back with her family this Thanksgiving, after getting maimed last year.
Watching our turkey grow
Heather Earnhart is thankful for the opportunity to teach her kids where turkeys (and other food) comes from - the farm.
The non-material things
Ryan Salzwedel has taken a different approach to being thankful since the economy tumbled.Putting the “Give” in Thanksgiving
Wendy Widom and Jamie Fishman with a list of what you and your family can do to give back.I'm thankful...that I'm living and raising my kids in the city
Amy Bizzarri loves living in Chicago - where she has a huge backyard, great pets and can travel the world any time she wants.
