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This week we celebrate gratitude while spending time with family and friends. Wishing everyone a joyous and meaningful Thanksgiving holiday! “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” — Henry David Thoreau

Despite all of the turmoil in our country, and around the world, I feel thankful for so many things. It's not always easy--costs are up, days are short, the news is dismal. But there are still so many good things in my daily orbit. There are new books to read, with complex characters and wonderfully creative plots. On the dark days of winter, my home is warm, and I have food to eat. We have friends and family nearby, and we enjoy spending time together. My children are health

This post may have been better timed for a Friday so you could spend the weekend exploring local shops, but nonetheless, today's Gift Guide is all about supporting small businesses through your holiday purchases. Did you know that at bookshop.org , you can support your local booksellers through your online purchases? A few of my favorite gift ideas come from small businesses here in the Midwest: 1canoe2 and Posie Pots. This mini desk calendar comes in a variety of themes -

This year has certainly had its ups and down. So, if you want to give something a little more personal, a little more special--we get it! And maybe, a little more practical, with a custom seasoning that can be used all year long on family dishes. Try a taco seasoning or a popcorn topper with a tag designed on Canva and printed on Avery stickers. If either crocheting or knitting is your thing, there's still time to whip up some thoughtful ornaments or pretty scarves for speci

This week, we'll start sharing our gift guides. As we have in years past, we will have creative suggestions for everyone on your list - Family, Friends and Coworkers. In the meantime, check out some of our favorite gift guides from past years! In our first year of blogging, we shared this Gift Guide for Women : This Gift Guide for Kids from 2021 still has items our kids use and love. The Nugget, Paddington, Stitch Fix are still high on our lists! Our Gift Guide for Men f

We express our deepest appreciation for our veterans. We are grateful for their sacrifice, bravery and commitment to our country. Thank you!

If you're still trying to figure out what to prepare for Friday night, I have two recipes that are crowd pleasers and perfect for the fall! They're also easy to make and so delicious! Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples Ingredients: - 6 apples of your choice sliced (and peeled, if you prefer) - 1/2 cup of granulated sugar - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 3 tablespoons of corn starch (we use arrowroot powder) - 1 tablespoon of cinnamon - 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg - pinch of salt - 2 tablespoons of u

When Halloween falls on school and work day, it's always a bit tricky to get things in order in time for dinner and trick-or-treating. I've created an easy checklist to refer to as you prepare for Friday night's festivitites, especially for those who are hosting! The Quick & Easy Checklist for Halloween Night: Attire/Gear Halloween costumes, layers/coats (if the weather is chilly) Candy bags or buckets Flash lights Glow sticks, bracelets and necklaces Food Dinner (chili, pizz

It’s time for our annual Halloween playlist ! We’ve curated the perfect sounds for a fun and spooky evening that will get you pumped for the festivities! We’ve added new songs to last year’s list, but we kept the classics that we’ve come to love this time of year! Enjoy!

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This week’s been busy, but one thing I am thankful for is time with my husband and three children. We’ve retold family stories, laughed...

With Thanksgiving falling later on the calendar, it’s been three weeks of intense holiday rush, more than usual. To combat this, I’ve...

Starting in the fall, I embrace all the hygge (more here ) and enjoy being at home with my family. I cook heartier food and snuggle up...