Our days. Thanksgiving

Sweet Thanksgiving- November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving arrived, and hours of cooking began.

In the morning, we enjoyed a light breakfast: coffee with cinnamon rolls.

Our Thanksgiving menu consisted of Turkey, homemade cranberry sauce, dressing, and gravy.

potatoes, green beans, semi-homemade pumpkin pie, jalapeno cheddar cornbread (which by the way, is delicious-recipe from Barefoot Contessa), Sweet potato casserole, and a bottle of wine.

We snacked on summer sausage, cheese, and crackers.

It was a nice snack to hold us over until dinner.

Once dinner was done cooking, we made our way to the table.

We sat and enjoyed ourselves and talked about what we were most thankful for.

The sun began to set; it was the perfect ending to our sweet Thanksgiving day.

Let the decorating begin...November 28-29, 2013

I thought we could hold off for a few more days, but...

Our daughter insisted we start decorating our lovely gingerbread village.

Later in the evening, once everything was back to normal-dishes cleaned and leftovers stored away- we decided to decorate our gingerbread village.

Assorted sprinkles, gumdrops, icing, and gingerbread pieces.-What a sweet evening it was.

And then there was today... I woke up feeling well-rested. My husband started on breakfast, and we enjoyed our coffee. We played some Christmas music (have I mentioned how the radio station we listen to started playing Christmas music at the beginning of November) -yes, it's true! We took out a few Christmas decorations after breakfast and enjoyed putting a few on our tree.

It has been a lovely few days, and I'm most thankful for the time I am able to spend with my family.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I am also so thankful for all of you lovely readers.

****Below I've included a recipe for our Homemade cranberry sauce***

My husband's cranberry sauce recipe

1 Bag of cranberries

-1/2 cup of honey

Sugar to taste (depending on how sweet you want your cranberry sauce)

-1/2 tsp of ginger

-Fruit pectin

-1 orange peeled

-1/2 cup of water

Rinse and clean cranberries in a colander.

Boil water, honey, ginger, orange slices, and cranberries in a medium-sized saucepan until the cranberries are soft. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until all ingredients are mixed. (Do not over-blend; you will want some cranberry pieces.)

Transfer mixture back into the saucepan, add sugar to taste. Keep in mind that cranberry sauce is supposed to be a little tart. Add pectin, and heat until it has reached a rolling boil.

Once finished, refrigerate for 24 hours before enjoying.

The Crazy Little Lovebirds Link Party 149

Welcome to The Crazy Little Love Birds Link Party #149! I’m so happy you’re here! This is a warm and friendly gathering where you can share your amazing ideas—whether it's tasty recipes, fun family activities, creative crafts, home projects, or any other joyful inspirations. If you love finding new DIY ideas and learning from other bloggers, you’re in the perfect spot! Happy Friday, blogging friends! I hope you are doing well. As always, thank you for joining the party. Last week, we had some wonderful shares: Congratulations to our featured bloggers Big Joys in Small Spaces – Musings and Glimpses: A cozy look at how porch blooms and indoor plants bring simple joy to small corners of the home. Our Generation Boy Doctor – Craft Attic Resources: A quick look at a cute doctor outfit for an OG boy doll, with easy notes on the yarn and small tweaks along the way. Small Worlds, Big Wonders – InkTorrents: A quiet, creative post in which Soma shares her handmade books, waterco...

Dollar Tree Peel‑and‑Stick Wallpaper Box Makeover

I transformed a simple, everyday box into a beautiful and functional storage piece for my belongings. This makeover is both easy and budget-friendly, using affordable supplies from Dollar Tree along with some creative touches to enhance the box's appearance. With a few simple steps, you can create an attractive decorative storage box that can be styled in any room of your home. Whether you're looking to organize small items on your desk or add a pop of color to your living space, this project is versatile and practical. If you have a box that you're considering throwing away, think again! This DIY project not only gives new life to unused items but also allows you to showcase your creative side. Join me as I guide you through transforming an ordinary box into a charming accent piece you'll love to display. Quick video tutorial Materials Peel‑and‑stick wallpaper (Dollar Tree) Gold acrylic paint Decorative edge scissors Adhesive gems Paintbrush Optional: greenery or small...

Little Clay Bowls.

Little clay bowls I created these simple textured clay bowls, and I'd love it if you created some too! Take some clay and mold them into a round bowl shape. I used air-dry clay for this project. Allow it to dry completely overnight. Then take some paint and mix a few colors together and paint each bowl. I'm using these cute handmade clay bowls to store some of my jewelry in them. Enjoy~ **Hello to all my readers, and welcome new readers. It's such a pleasure to have you come along on my journey. I appreciate YOU!**

DIY Dollar Tree Holiday Tray Decoration

I'm excited to share with you a new craft that's perfect for those with a creative spirit, as well as those who may not be as experienced with crafts but are willing to give it a try. This particular craft is incredibly easy and requires just a few materials, all of which can be found at your local Dollar Tree. So if you're ready to get creative, let's dive in and make this craft together. I promise it's so easy – anyone can do it! This craft can be given as a gift It can also be displayed with mini-lights It can be used as a centerpiece decoration Materials Needed 1 Wooden tray 1 pack of small Christmas craft trees 1 red truck with a trailer 2 packs of benches, and a light post white paint red paint 1 paint brush hot glue gold glitter glue 1 set of Christmas home ornaments To create your holiday background, start by painting the inside of your tray with two coats of white paint. Once the white paint has fully dried, paint the outer portions of your tray with red p...

Upcycle Your Old Craft Project into a Bunny Floral Arrangement

Transform your old wooden craft project into an adorable bunny floral arrangement through upcycling. This fun DIY project repurposes old items from a previous craft into something new and beautiful. Today, I'd love to share how I took my Bunny plaque, which I purchased last year from Dollar Tree, along with a wooden crate box from a previous craft, and created a new display. We're making an adorable bunny floral arrangement that is perfect for the Easter or Spring season. Materials One bunny plaque One wooden crate box Artificial flowers Foam block Decorative napkin Ribbon Mod Podge Acrylic paint Paintbrush Hot glue Step 1: Applying paint As my wooden bunny plaque is from an older craft, I decided to leave the bunny white and added a few details, such as a cute bunny nose. I used black paint to add an eye to the bunny plaque. Step 2:Adding the Burlap Ribbon Next, take a section of burlap ribbon and wrap it around the neck of the bunny plaque. I reused my burlap ribbon ...

Crazylittlelovebirds

Search This Blog