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Ah, Thanksgiving: a time of cheer, laughs, good food and getting together with the family. But for some, it may be daunting to meet with certain members. After all, we’ve all heard of the in-law horror stories and watched the movies: “Monster-in-Law,” (2005) “Meet The Parents,” (2000) and “ Crazy Rich Asians" (2018). "Meet the Parents" (2000) Raffi Bilek, a Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical and the director of the Baltimore Therapy Center , shared his advice on how to avoid family tensions. “These days, I think politics is the hot topic. For the past couple of years, it’s gotten more and more polarized and political issues cause big arguments,” he said. According to a 2022 poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College , 19% of registered voters said that politics damaged relations with family members or friends.  With the recent release of the dates and locations of the 2024 presidential debates , it's likely to come about in conversation at le...

Crumbl Cookies employees prepare chocolate chip cookies before baking it in the oven.  photo credit: Cait Malilay Crumbl Cookies is launching its eighth Connecticut location tomorrow at 8.a.m. “We will be giving away a free mini chocolate-chip cookie to all children 10 and under, so bring the whole family and come celebrate," said Jessica Ruiz, the manager, in an email. Ruiz, who started her journey at Crumbl Cookies as a crew member in Danbury, shared that her personal favorite is the Caramel Apple cookie. “From the apple cider base to the soft, gooey caramel to the crisp apple bits, it is truly a sensory delight. It's like enjoying a caramel apple at a fair, but in the form of a warm and freshly baked cookie – an irresistible treat,” she said. This will be the third Connecticut location owned by Scott and Justin Cinnamon of Ridgefield.  Read full article here. Jessica Ruiz, the manager of the Crumbl Cookies Stamford location poses in front of Crumbl Cookies flavors.   p...