This week has taken a toll on all of us, no matter which side of the vote you find yourself on. I stayed up very late to watch election results roll in, and I’m still chugging coffee and trying to make up for lost sleep!
But today we celebrate Veterans Day. If you’ve served or your family has, thank you so much for all of your sacrifice and service to our country!
In anticipation of the Christmas season, you’ll see so many things go on sale in November. But there are some unexpected things on sale this month, too.
And other items that seem to be a best buy? Well, maybe they aren’t.
I watched my kids collect items from around the house for their costumes, and it made my heart happy. No one begged for a pricey costume this year. Contentment is a tough thing to grasp, but oh so important in life.
I’m not telling you that we’re masters of contentment. Far from it! It’s a lesson you have to learn over and over. But we have plenty of chances to practice.
When writing up a meal plan on Halloween, it’s important to resist the urge to write “candy” in every spot.
Tempting as that is, you’re probably better off taking a piece here and there and eating it in the closet like a normal Mom. It’s called portion control.
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Now, I don’t want to start a political battle here (especially because I’d rather watch back to back episodes of Caillou than see one more election ad), but…
I think that it’s important to teach your kids about taxes using their trick or treat candy.
There, I said it.
The birthday boy didn’t even realize that he’d get presents! Three-year-olds are refreshingly easy to please when it comes to things like birthdays. We were lucky enough to plan our “baby’s” party for a perfect fall afternoon. No need for a lot of games or food on a day like that. We kept it pretty simple, and everyone seemed to have a nice time.
Always look for the good, and learn to be satisfied in simple things. You’ll appreciate the simplicity of life even more than the money you’ll save. Just another lesson we’re learning in our #yearofno.
With so many delicious Thanksgiving pie recipes, how can you choose? All of these will be hits!
Pie is that classic American dessert that just makes you feel at home.
And no self respecting holiday is complete without it!
But sometimes, it’s nice to try a pie that’s a little different.
And I’m convinced that once you see the photos for these mouth watering pies, you won’t be able to collect the recipes fast enough.
Just make sure you save this post to Pinterest, because everyone is gonna want the recipe for themselves.
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