Happy Thursday, friends! This post is re-posted from Every Day Cheer, where I originally wrote and published the post. I thought it would be a great addition, just in time for Thanksgiving week! It's safe to say November is one of my favorite months. In Alabama, it's the month when I can count on wearing my favorite fall staples on a regular basis, the weather is perfect. November is also the month when my soul gets to breath a little before the holiday hustle and bustle becomes too much to avoid. I like to plan a few simple projects with my daughter during the month. One of my favorite things to do is make a Blessing Mix to hand out to people we love. I know how scary it … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Holiday Hop — Side Dish: Pasta Salad
I'm joining some of my favorite bloggers today to bring you everything you need to create a wonderful Thanksgiving, from the recipes to the tablescape, we have you covered. I'm sharing a side dish recipe that you'll definitely want to add to your Thanksgiving menu this year. It's full of delicious goodness like roasted sweet potatoes, feta, and cranberries. And how could I leave out the brussel sprouts? I mean, they're obviously having a moment right now, so I like to add them anytime I can get away with it. It's coated with a delicious poppy seed dressing, I've been having the leftovers for lunch all week and I added a little chicken for protein. But, it makes a perfect side dish … [Read more...]
thanksgiving 2014
Let me just go ahead and catch you up on a few fun Thanksgiving festivities. BK had her annual Thanksgiving program and art show at school. True to form, she sang loud and proud on the stage. We don't expect anything less with this girl, she loves being the center of attention and being on stage is right up her alley. She did make some pretty funny faces and when we asked her about them after it was over she said, well Mrs. Kristie said we should smile when we're on stage and it's hard to sing and smile at the same time. She's been singing these songs for us for weeks, so we were happy to see her sing them on stage with her classmates. I was a little worried about how … [Read more...]