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Thanksgiving Recap & Baked Caramel Corn Recipe
Despite being in the middle of pandemic, we made the best of Thanksgiving and our mom hosted a lovely al fresco Covid-friendly afternoon. So, even though Thanksgiving has come and gone and it’s officially Christmas season (wahoo) we thought the details from my mom’s Thanksgiving lunch were worth mentioning because they would work well for any gathering these days! And given that we will still be dealing with this in a month at Christmas, uuuuugh, this could be helpful as everyone starts to think about their Covid Christmas plans. As Megan previously mentioned in this post about our alternative Thanksgiving plans, my mom made the YUMMIEST Turkey Potpie Soup and…
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Gifts for your Father-In-Law (and all the men in your life)
All dads and men are hard to shop for in my opinion but I think these are some great ideas! Take advantage of the Black Friday Deals today! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! UW Freezer Beer Mug I would always drink my beer out of freezer beer mug if I could (or any drink for that matter!). Makes your drink icy cold and so much better. Tons of different college and professional teams to choose from but GO DAWGS :). Here is the Seahawks mug. Freezer Beer Mugs Or, if whomever you are gifting to isn’t a football fan, here is plain four pack too! Path Finder Lighted…
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MINI THANKSGIVING DESSERTS
Looking for Thanksgiving dessert ideas that are mini, easy, and COVID-friendly (i.e. single serve)? We have you covered. Mini pumpkin crème brûlée, mini apple tarts, mini pumpkin pies, mini pumpkin pie custards, oh my! And best of all, each recipe requires very few ingredients because, wow, I made the mistake of stopping at the grocery store on the way home from work yesterday to grab cold Corona beer that we “needed” to accompany our Taco Tuesday dinner. The COVID-grocery store line wrapped down the sidewalk and around the corner. And, yes, I still waited because Taco Tuesday… While easy and quick to make, these mini Thanksgiving desserts do require some…
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Gift Guide for your MIL, Mom & You.
We don’t want to overwhelm (annoy) anyone with ALL the gift guides but we asked what type of holiday content everyone wanted to see and sure enough – it’s gift guides! Especially gift guides for the people who are tricky to shop for: read Mother-In-Laws! These are all gifts I personally love, and have gifted in the past or own myself. You will also notice, that just about ALL of them include the option to monogram. Clearly, I love monograms, but I also think they add a personal touch that shows who ever you are gifting to that you went that extra length, thought about them in advance and made…
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Thanksgiving Cocktails
Thanksgiving might look a little different than anticipated this year, but there is still one thing for sure, there will be cocktails! Because why not?! Let’s kick-off the most joyous time of the year with family and a festive cocktail or two. I scoured the Internet for the tastiest yet simple, aka made in a pitcher, festive Thanksgiving cocktails and then made and perfected them, just for you ;). I used to just be a champs and wine girl but these days I’m up for anything that makes life a little more fun. So, here are my three favorite Thanksgiving cocktails and I highly recommend you make one, two or…
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Thanksgiving Fried Rice with Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
Remember when Friendsgiving was a thing?!?! For years, Ryan and I have attended an annual Friendsgiving hosted by dear friends. It was actually the site of one of our early dates. Ryan was daring enough to bring me to his college friends’ Friendsgiving (nothing like trial by fire for this one) and I remember agonizing over what to wear. Ha! Remember when our choices consisted of something other than leisurewear, leisurewear or leisurewear? Over the years the Friendsgiving event, aptly named “Volksgiving,” has morphed from a traditional turkey dinner to a Thanksgiving bite-size appetizer competition. Attendees vote on the best Thanksgiving-themed appetizer of the night. For the first couple years,…
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Thanksgiving Brunch
We switch off celebrating Thanksgiving with my in-laws and my parents ever year (as do my siblings). This year we are celebrating with my parents, but on our off years, we started the tradition of a Thanksgiving brunch. I thought it might be fun to share the different brunch foods we have served over the years in case you aren’t able to celebrate with your loved ones with a typical Thanksgiving dinner this year or if you are just looking for a fun and yummy way to kick off your Thanksgiving day! None of these recipes take much effort to make because I don’t have time for that and they…
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Turkey Potpie Soup and Thanksgiving Alternatives
Unfortunately with COVID-19 numbers skyrocketing, we all need to get creative this year on how we celebrate Thanksgiving safely. Our plan is to share a meal and give thanks outdoors at our parents’ home with the fireplace crackling and heaters running. Trying to keep a traditional turkey dinner warm outside and served COVID-safe, however, proved just too difficult. So, instead, we are having turkey soup (that can be kept warm in a slow cooker). And, because nobody wants to miss out on Thanksgiving leftovers, we are picking up ready-made Thanksgiving dinner from Delille Cellars that we can take home with us to enjoy the following day. Last year, the Seattle…
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Thanksgiving Bar (Cart) Ideas
Bar carts don’t always live up to their potential – but it’s so fun when they do! I think it’s one of the easiest places to make festive in your home. I try to decorate mine for each holiday season because why not – it makes me happy! This is the Target Bar Cart that I’ve had for years – it’s inexpensive but doesn’t look it. But, if you don’t have a bar cart, you can turn part of your kitchen counter into a fun bar area for dinners and holidays too. Here are the essentials you need to style your bar cart (or counter) into a fun little Thanksgiving…
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Nike Everything!
Given the choice, Sam and Emma would only wear Nike, all day and everyday! Consequently, Joe only wants to wear Nike too. And I am sure Jack is not far behind. Sorry Mallory! We are not sure how or why Sam and Emma became so Nike-obsessed. I was one of those obnoxious mothers that really did not let their kids watch any television and they don’t have any older siblings, so where did they even learn about Nike?!?! But, when all else fails, blame your partner….the one exception to my television rule was football games and one of Sam and Emma’s favorite things to do is to watch football with…
