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Everyone Helps With Thanksgiving Dinner

Yesterday my oldest son and I did our shopping for Thanksgiving. Some years the whole family goes and picks out things, but we didn’t have the time yesterday. The store was so crowded that I was glad everyone had not come with us. Before shopping, we did have a mini family meeting though about the menu. We don’t change it much from year to year, but we have all agreed that we need to spice it up a little. Our traditional Thanksgiving dinner is old southern family recipes. The dishes are delicious, heavy on the butter and pecans, but also … Continue reading →

Start a Holiday Tradition

The holidays are just around the corner. Your first Thanksgiving or Christmas as a couple can be very exciting. Getting prepared for holiday meals and family gatherings is a very special time for couples to bond and feel close to one another. Holidays are a time of year that most of us remember as a child. We remember traditions carried out and events that happened with our loved ones. Now that you are married and beginning a new life, you can begin to make and create your own holiday traditions and memories. Having a holiday tradition for your family does … Continue reading →

Gratitude Trees

I’m on a mission to create gratitude in my children. My husband and I work very hard to provide them with a happy childhood, clean clothes, a warm house, food, and even fun toys. Sometimes though, I think we are doing too good of a job, because they sure don’t seem to appreciate it. Years ago, I read Simple Abundance. The author, Sarah Ban Breathnach, suggested that every night you write down five things you are grateful for. They didn’t have to be big things, they could be a cup of hot tea, or finding a parking space, or a … Continue reading →