One of my favorite things about the holiday season is watching Christmas movies with my kids. I love that they can enjoy the same heartwarming movies and songs that I did when I was little. I know that there’s still lots of time before Christmas is officially here, but I’m excited to share this…
Archives for November 2015
DIY Autumn Acorn Wreath Craft
On one of my recent morning walks, I stumbled on a massive collection of acorns that had all washed down the street to one huge pile. The local squirrels must have been very happy. I thought about those acorns for several days, and finally set out on another walk with a big cup and…
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes {Fresh Flavors Swap} #FlavorsSwap
I had So. Much. Fun. browsing through the delicious Thanksgiving recipes that you guys shared on last week’s Fresh Flavors Swap. My mouth was seriously watering and I was mentally scheming how I could fit a few extra recipes in to our traditional Thanksgiving line up. Many of those recipes that were shared would…
We’ll Hold On To Fall a Little Longer #PSF
I’m not ready to let this time of year go. It’s too perfect. Maybe that’s why I can’t seem to get anything productive done…. Here are just a few of my favorite photos from Instagram this past week. Check out my Instagram account for more. What have you been up to this week? Feel…
20 Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes #FlavorsSwap
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year. If I had to pick ONE meal of the whole year that was my favorite, it would definitely be Thanksgiving dinner. I love everything about it…all the way down to spending 2 days preparing it and 15 minutes to eat it. I’m also pretty…
Make-Ahead Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving simply wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a big batch of mashed potatoes. And these mashed potatoes were the best mashed potatoes I have ever made (rivaling the best restaurant mashed potatoes, if I do say so myself). Note: affiliate links used within this post. I was so pleased with how well these glorious garlic…
Open Communication: Are You And Your Teen on the Same Page? #InvisalignMom
I am a member of the Invisalign Mom Advisory Board and my daughter, Necco, is currently receiving her treatment for free. I have been blessed with beautiful, talented daughters. They make me so proud. They do well in school, they have good friends, and they have so many talents…and I’d consider my relationship with…
November Blog Prompts {12 Months of Writing Ideas} #BlogPrompts
October has flown by! I’m writing these prompts as I wait for trick-or-treaters to ring the doorbell on Halloween. Before we know it, we’ll be roasting the turkey for Thanksgiving. Since this time of year – after Halloween and until the New Year – is the busiest time of the year for my family…