Tuesday, November 18, 2014

YIKES!..Nine Days Until Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving Is Almost Here

Ok we'll address the weather later. We're thinking about it but
let's move on right now. To the good stuff, although you might
look at the coming holiday in a negative way, let's be positive, 
grateful, and thankful  for what we have. COME ON, I know
you know that you do…ok..ok. So let's take a look at reducing 
your stress a bit. Here's what I do to try to and make it a little 
easier. Make a plan a week or two ahead. And, I want you to 
write it out. Titles can include: decorating, cleaning, menu,
grocery list, and whatever else you want to include on this list. I
do my list on a notepad, you might use the computer or phone.
Your decorating may be already done, not even started, or nada.
Your choice, it's ok whatever you decide. But let me just say,
a pumpkin, fall tablecloth, a few purchased flowers, fruits and 
nuts can do wonders and be all you need. Cleaning will be 
confined to where you need it the most, where the people will be. 
Pick up is major for those areas. Do it ahead. Menu is major too.
With the menu goes timing. When you eat dictates everything, 
from when you put the turkey in the oven, to calling the guests 
to the table. Think it through. If you can make it in advance, do 
it. I'm not cooking a whole turkey, just 2 large turkey breasts and 
I'm cooking it ahead, slicing it, then reheating the next day. Your
grocery list will come from your menu. This will also include 
snacks and drinks too. Think ice, mixers, precut, premade, and
pre baked. Stick to basics, don't try out new recipes. If you have


                             
     
                                                                 








others bringing food, add that to the list. Most important think
about you..take a breath, a break, squeeze it in! Yes, find the 
small pleasure and grab it. 
It's yours. AHHH!



We just have to talk about it, but you see I have this obsession 
with weather. So picture-sharing thyme.
3wks. ago
yesterday
                      














Sun. Sam helping w/Xmas
decorating
Mon. good thing decorating
outside done
  
Stay warm folks. For me I'm purchasing a new electric blanket. 
                                   
                                                               


Next up: THANKSGIVING                                                                     

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