It's the start of the holiday season once again and this time you'll be prepared with a list of things to do and not to do.

Do: Sit at the kids' table.

This way the adult table can't ask you questions about your nonexistent love life at the moment or how school is going or what you plan to do when you graduate. Those are all questions we look to avoid.

Don't: Go Black Friday shopping Thursday night at 8 p.m.

Most of the deals can wait for your turkey-induced coma to pass. Spend your Thanksgiving day giving thanks, not shoving people out of the way to get that new gadget.

Do: Talk to all of your relatives.

I don't mean for this to come as insensitive, but you never know when a loved one is going to leave you. So, make the most out of your designated holiday spending time and chat it up with those that you don't see that often.

Don't: Eat to the point of bursting.

Most of us have all been there- if you haven't, you are either too timid when it comes to filling up your holiday plate, or you are just smarter than the rest of us with the post-holiday dinner food-induced coma. Your stomach is so full or you are so bloated that you feel like your skin cannot expand fast enough or far enough to alleviate the pressure building. Although it may taste delicious, just remember how terrible you felt last time you overstuffed yourself.

Do: Play Cards Against Humanity.

This can make for some really awkward moments in the beginning because your family may not be familiar with your raunchy side of mind. However, once the hurdle is overcome, let the awkward tensions dissipate and the laughs commemorate.

Don't: Hide in the corner on your phone.

I can almost guarantee that each household will have this family member off in isolation glued to their phone instead of engaging with the fam-bam. Here's the deal, don't be that person who is at a family holiday party, or any holiday party for that matter, to themselves on their phone. If you want to be by yourself because you think you are awkward then do it without a phone and embrace the loneliness.

Do: Eat well.

By this, I mean do eat dessert because you deserve it. Several helpings if that pleases you. But also, do eat mindfully. Think about what all the sweets and fried foods will do to your body. It's called moderation and your body will thank you by not having you glued to the toilet.

Don't: Give crappy gifts.

No one likes to receive a last minute gift, because sometimes it can be worse than nothing. Just say, "nothing seemed worthy enough to be a gift for you. You deserve something special." Take your time to think about the "perfect" gift for that friend or loved one.

Do: Bake.

There's really nothing better than baking with your friends and family as holiday music plays in the background. Prep the countertops, it's cookie season.