I don’t usually promote products, but I thought I’d share an inexpensive idea for a party favor or small gift. Purchased for $1 at the *Store Which Shall Not Be Named, these 3 oz. scented jar candles are affordable and come in a variety of fragrances. I have placed them on my Thanksgiving table as … Continue reading
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‘Tis The Season for Socialist Santa!
Depending on where you are from, you have probably, at some time, participated in the holiday gift-giving tradition of “Secret Santa”, “Kris Kringle”, or “Pollyanna”, either at work or with a group of friends. It’s that system of randomly (and secretly) selecting the name of a person in the group for whom to give a … Continue reading
Thanksgiving: Appreciating Emerson’s Message Through Family
Thanksgiving For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends. ~ By Ralph Waldo Emerson Thanksgiving Day 2011 at our house was a warm, relaxed celebration. With my mom and stepdad, siblings and spouses, nieces, nephews, my … Continue reading
Home Is Where Your Heart Is
With Thanksgiving Day around the corner, the nurturer in me is thinking more about my family, and how I want to make them feel “at home” as we share this special day together. While my husband will lovingly prepare the turkey, I will prepare the tables with decorations and favors; ways for us to show … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Day Traditions: What Do You Do?
In my latest post, I shared a new Thanksgiving Day tradition that I created for my family (see New Thanksgiving Day Traditions). I would love to hear about your Thanksgiving Day traditions. Maybe your family has a unique way to celebrate or a delicious recipe that’s brought out once a year. Share your thoughts and … Continue reading
New Thanksgiving Day Traditions
Several years ago, my then-fiance/now-husband and I ventured to combine our family Thanksgiving Day dinners into what became the biggest celebration of Thanksgiving Day that either of us had ever been a part of, let alone host. It was an amazing feat to accommodate 32 people, sitting together at what appeared to be one long, … Continue reading
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