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37 Little Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

Give thanks to the little (and sometimes unconventional) things too.

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When I think about the things I am grateful for, my family, friends, good health, cozy home, and wonderful education come to mind. Without a doubt, these are the blessings that I count throughout the year.

But despite all of these reasons to smile, a few bad days here and there are inevitable.

When the going gets tough, I like to remind myself of the little things. Sometimes, they're what we need to make it through a rough day.

This Thanksgiving, give thanks to your bigger blessings, but also give thanks to the little, unconventional things that make up everyday life.

1. Home-cooked meals.

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2. Snuggling with your pets. 

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3. The laughter of your high school best friends. 

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4. The feeling of warm, clean sheets.

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5. Waking up to the smell of breakfast.

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6. Chances to sleep in. 

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7. Fall-scented candles.

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8. The new shows coming to Netflix.

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9. Oversized sweatshirts.

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10. Homemade mac 'n cheese.

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11. Warm clothes fresh out of the dryer.

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12. Your Grandma's homemade pie. 

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13. Getting the last slice of pie. 

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14. The feeling you get after all the dishes are done. 

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15. Those Black Friday deals. 

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16. Cyber Monday (and free shipping!)

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17. A text from a loved one.

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18. The feeling you get after a hard workout. 

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19. Uber and Lyft. 

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20. Staying in your pajamas all day.

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21. Finding cute shoes in your size.

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22. The smell of a book shop. 

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23. Cute coffee shops. 

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24. Happy hour specials. 

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25. Back scratches. 

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26. Fireplaces and hot chocolate. 

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27. Direct deposit. 

28. Carbs. All kinds.

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29. People who open doors for you.

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30. People who let you sit on public transportation. 

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31. Old home videos. 

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32. Hot showers.

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33. The feeling you get when your package arrives. 

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34. The feeling you get after finishing a good book.

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35. Decorating the house. 

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36. Buying gifts for your loved ones. 

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37. Good conversation. 

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