3 Ways To Avoid Post-Txgiving Kitchen Clean-Up

If you haven’t hired help, there are multiple ways to dodge the clean-up committee assembly line. Whether you need a permanent escape, some TLC, or a temporary shower of love and affection, The GG has some tips for you.
1. Soup kitchen
Not only is this an admirable activity to give back while giving thanks but it allows you to flee from the family without getting the dreaded guilt trip.
2. Self-induced nausea
This works well when you feel like little Teddy got all the attention for his “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” debut and all you got to do was pass the cranberry sauce. Before the meal comes to an end politely excuse yourself from the table and heat your hands up around a lightbulb,(preferably one hidden in the family library or guest quarters where the clan will not see you) – firmly press your palms against your forehead and dramatically fling yourself onto the family room chaise. Faintly call for a relative from the other room (this is great for extra attention and also detours all eyes from Teddy).
You will now have a variety of relatives fawning over you as your forehead and palms turn from
hot to clammy – a sure sign of sickness. You will most likely now be covered with the red plaid throw and tucked in with a warm cup of tea. Savor this moment, and the tea. You will be assumed better by the time dessert is cleared.
3. Pull An Irish Goodbye
You had a 6th sense that Kody (the beloved family retriever) needed a walk. The neighbor’s cat had to be returned (even if the neighbor does not have a cat). Just get up and walk out. Think of an excuse while you are walking aimlessly.