Do you have a few people on your list that have you stumped? Wouldn’t you like to give a gift that says, ‘hey, I really thought about what you would like.’ (without spending a fortune?) Here’s some ideas for creating your own custom Christmas gift baskets. (The links are affiliate links. If you buy anything…
Do you find yourself stumbling through the words to your favorite Christmas Carols? I was trying to sing along to Joy to the World, and I couldn’t remember the words to the second verse to save my life. Well, relief is here! Here is a PDF that I put together for my daughter’s girl…
There’s decorations all over the place. You’re so busy, you feel like you’re running around like a chicken with your head cut off. How the heck are you going to keep the house clean? You can’t just let it go – people can stop over at any time. Relax. You’ve got this! Here’s how…
Even the best of us can fall apart when it comes to carving the turkey. Here’s how to do it right –
Yes, I really did document everything I do to get a turkey dinner for 12 on the table. Buckle up buttercup! Here is the real test of character. Getting the big meal prepared and on the table and still having enough energy to enjoy it! Here we go- The time you have to get up…
This year we have an extra week to prepare. So, let’s take advantage of it! This week you can make sure you’ve got everything done up to this point. Review the last 2 weeks and make sure you are on track. Also this week, you’ll want to deep clean the house. If you’re like…
My friend called the other day and said, “ your turkey is always sooo good. I love the way you let the natural flavors come through. I don’t understand why my turkey never tastes so good.” I asked her how she cooks her turkey. Here’s what she told me – Step 1: Go buy a…
Need help with a Thanksgiving menu? Here is my simplified menu for 4-6 people, and my traditional menu for 12. And Shopping Lists. (this post contains affiliate links.) Here’s my simplified traditional menu – (average 4-6 people) 10-12 lb. Turkey (figure 2 lb. per person) Stuffing Gravy Mashed potatoes (or not) Mashed Sweet Potatoes with…
Its time to start wrapping our head around what Thanksgiving will look like this year. Just getting a plan will help you a whole lot in a couple of weeks when the holiday is right in front of you. This year, you’ll be prepared. So, here’s what you should do this week… First week of…