The first of the "holidays" is upon us, and with it comes a lot of family time and food. It can become overwhelming if you let it get to you so here's a list of helpful tips to get through this Thanksgiving.

1. Embrace family time.

There is no way around it. And although the incessant questions about your love life and what you are going to do now are almost unbearable, you can't escape your family so you might as well try to enjoy it (or drink until you do).

2. Eat.

As much as you can. I know you aren't getting these type of meals back at school so you better stock up on all the stuffing and potatoes while you can.

3. Drink.

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the biggest bar night of the year. All your high school friends are back in one place so why not celebrate the old memories by going ham (or turkey) at all the bars you used to try to sneak into with ridiculous fakes from Illinois?

4. Pies.

I know I already listed eat, but this deserves its own. Desserts, specifically pies. Apple, pecan, cherry, ALL OF THE PIES.

5. Sleep.

Embrace your home bed. Snuggle up in those sheets, away from the first snowflakes of the year, and sleep until noon (or one). Heck, wake up when it's time to eat.

6. Take the last of your *~FaLL~* instas.

The leaves are finally brown so prepare your followers for **~~SNoW~~** pics.

7. Shop.

It's Black Friday. Your bank account will thank you later for waking up at 3 a.m.

8. Get ready for Christmas!

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, MUSIC, SWEATERS, PRESENTS, MOVIES, 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SANTA. Ugh I can't wait.