When it comes to Thanksgiving there's one thing that can chap my hide. You spend at least two days grocery shopping and hours cooking and cleaning to lay out this gargantuan feast on the table... And, we're done eating in about 15 minutes. I do my best to keep my family seated for a lot longer. Over the years we've incorporated a few fun … [Read more...]
Take the Mean Mom Cellphone Challenge
Are you up for a challenge? Can you stop a bad habit cold turkey? How about your kids--could they? Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I love this holiday. It's hands-down my favorite. Why? Because it's all about family and food and maybe some football. Nothing more than that. I've learned it's important NOT to add unrealistic … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Smells Delicious
That title is a bit misleading. I'm not talking about the leftovers that can stink up your fridge days after the holiday, or the way Aunt Gertie shows up on Thanksgiving wearing her dime-store perfume that lingers for weeks after she goes home. No, I'm talking about the cinnamon, pumpkin, turkey-in-the-oven smells. Which Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
Turkey Memories
Thanksgiving is just about over. As Mr. Tom Turkey gets ready to make his exit, it makes me a little sad. I hate endings.But, like the words from that 80's song, "Every new beginning starts with some other beginnings end." It's time to say hello to Black Friday and the start of the Christmas season.Any of you getting up with the early bird to shop … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving Friends!
Wishing you a lovely, turkey-filled day!Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:4-5 … [Read more...]
