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We were gifted hot chocolate balls, so I corralled other related snacks (bought some peppermint sticks) and voila! Hot chocolate bar!! My daughter’s school serves hot chocolate on reward days with various toppings, so this was HUGE hit to have at home.
November 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
We were gifted hot chocolate balls, so I corralled other related snacks (bought some peppermint sticks) and voila! Hot chocolate bar!! My daughter’s school serves hot chocolate on reward days with various toppings, so this was HUGE hit to have at home.
Three hours, two grandparent, and one thrown back later- our tree is in the stand.
November 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Three hours, two grandparent, and one thrown back later- our tree is in the stand.
If my turkey doesn’t manage to cook, at least we’ll have sides. Greens, stuffing, and gravy on the stove. Mashed potatoes ready for the oven swap.
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
If my turkey doesn’t manage to cook, at least we’ll have sides. Greens, stuffing, and gravy on the stove. Mashed potatoes ready for the oven swap.
This jerk. Has been in my fridge. ‘Thawing’ for FIVE days. Solid as a rock. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This jerk. Has been in my fridge. ‘Thawing’ for FIVE days. Solid as a rock. Happy Thanksgiving.
If anyone needs me, I’ll be destemming greens for the next 75 years.
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
If anyone needs me, I’ll be destemming greens for the next 75 years.
Bake at 200 degrees for five minutes. The goal is to dry not bake. BUT, if you’re not a coward, forget to hit start on your timer & bake for an unknown number of minutes. In 2-3 hours of refrigerating I’ll find out if they’re edible. They’re supposed to be coated & snowy pearls. Not leaking.
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Bake at 200 degrees for five minutes. The goal is to dry not bake. BUT, if you’re not a coward, forget to hit start on your timer & bake for an unknown number of minutes. In 2-3 hours of refrigerating I’ll find out if they’re edible. They’re supposed to be coated & snowy pearls. Not leaking.
Shake in powdered sugar until completely covered. Make an accidental Master piece of photographic beauty.
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Shake in powdered sugar until completely covered. Make an accidental Master piece of photographic beauty.
Drain after soaking over night, but do not dry. In an attempt to not dirty more dishes, I snipped a corner and drained the (very delicious) juice into a cup for later.
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Drain after soaking over night, but do not dry. In an attempt to not dirty more dishes, I snipped a corner and drained the (very delicious) juice into a cup for later.
I’ve watched four tik toks of this recipe & am now an expert. Soak one 16 oz bag of fresh clean cranberries in equal parts orange juice & sprite (or- go to make the recipe & realize you have neither so sub ginger ale & orange peach mango juice) For 24 hours. Enough to float/cover the berries.
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I’ve watched four tik toks of this recipe & am now an expert. Soak one 16 oz bag of fresh clean cranberries in equal parts orange juice & sprite (or- go to make the recipe & realize you have neither so sub ginger ale & orange peach mango juice) For 24 hours. Enough to float/cover the berries.
Breaking a cardinal rule of Thanksgiving- experimenting with a never before tried recipe. Candied cranberries.
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Breaking a cardinal rule of Thanksgiving- experimenting with a never before tried recipe. Candied cranberries.
This just in: you can buy ham bones (with tons of meat still on it), from honey baked ham. I got a medium sized one for $9- and it will go from soup to collards to beans this week.
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This just in: you can buy ham bones (with tons of meat still on it), from honey baked ham. I got a medium sized one for $9- and it will go from soup to collards to beans this week.
Happiest dog in the world. The sun has moved back to the perfect spot for naps.
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happiest dog in the world. The sun has moved back to the perfect spot for naps.
Some of the wreaths we made at our crafternoon!
November 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Some of the wreaths we made at our crafternoon!
We had a crafternoon today. Everyone brought the bits and pieces of craft supplies that have been hanging around their house. I put the snacks everyone brought on a fancy tray and we had a party!
November 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
We had a crafternoon today. Everyone brought the bits and pieces of craft supplies that have been hanging around their house. I put the snacks everyone brought on a fancy tray and we had a party!
‘Too good to go’ is finally in my neighborhood!!! Got a mixed dozen bagels for $5! You’re not wrong, you’re counting 11. One is already in my belly.
November 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
‘Too good to go’ is finally in my neighborhood!!! Got a mixed dozen bagels for $5! You’re not wrong, you’re counting 11. One is already in my belly.
Making my teenagers do turkey handprints with me. Last one we did was five years ago. It’s taken me that long of asking, bribing, begging and threatening to sing at them to get them to make one again.
November 11, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Making my teenagers do turkey handprints with me. Last one we did was five years ago. It’s taken me that long of asking, bribing, begging and threatening to sing at them to get them to make one again.
Teddy bear cloud!!
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Teddy bear cloud!!
Who needs Krampus?
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Who needs Krampus?
inconvenient deuces
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
inconvenient deuces
‘We’re restructuring and letting the reindeer go/Im pleased to announce the promotion of 13 original bald eagles’
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
‘We’re restructuring and letting the reindeer go/Im pleased to announce the promotion of 13 original bald eagles’
I’ve been laughing since I bought this at 10 am. I’ve even shown up at my friends & family’s places of employment to deliver their personal cans of corn. While that means I now have fewer family & friends, it was worth it. To share real cans of food with your community: www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I’ve been laughing since I bought this at 10 am. I’ve even shown up at my friends & family’s places of employment to deliver their personal cans of corn. While that means I now have fewer family & friends, it was worth it. To share real cans of food with your community: www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org.
Wrapped a birthday gift from leftovers around the house- I think it’s the best wrapping I’ve ever done!!
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Wrapped a birthday gift from leftovers around the house- I think it’s the best wrapping I’ve ever done!!
Swapping Halloween decorations for Thanksgiving today. I’m also donating to Feeding America & World Central Kitchen. Both have excellent ratings on Charity Navigator. I like that they spend .01/.02 on advertising for every $1 they earn. Everyone deserves food, & they do their best to provide it.
November 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Swapping Halloween decorations for Thanksgiving today. I’m also donating to Feeding America & World Central Kitchen. Both have excellent ratings on Charity Navigator. I like that they spend .01/.02 on advertising for every $1 they earn. Everyone deserves food, & they do their best to provide it.
The end of Halloween
November 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The end of Halloween
I wish I could send a thank you card to everyone that treated my 14 year old kindly when he showed up to trick or treat. He hasn’t gone in a couple years now, he was afraid people would be mad because he’s tall & would think he’s too old. He had a bad week & this turned everything around.
November 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I wish I could send a thank you card to everyone that treated my 14 year old kindly when he showed up to trick or treat. He hasn’t gone in a couple years now, he was afraid people would be mad because he’s tall & would think he’s too old. He had a bad week & this turned everything around.