holidays
Posts that cover various events around the holidays. Holidays can be major holidays such as Fourth of July, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, or it could cover specific named days throughout the year.
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35 Festive Cookie Recipes for the Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Today is National Cookie Day! What a dangerous day! It’s so close to the holidays that there are so many tasty cookies everywhere! In other English-speaking countries, cookies are called “biscuits”. At first, it was a little confusing but I watch a lot of the Great British Baking Show so I learned to make the distinction. LOL How can you celebrate this tasty day? Get cookies from…
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Sometimes Christmas Sucks. And It’s OK…
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 16, 2019. Updated on December 3, 2022. Life comes in seasons. Some years are wonderful with few worries and plenty of everything. Others are leaner, more troublesome, and just plain sad. In the good years, the holidays are a lot of fun, but during the sad times, we may not enjoy Christmas all that much. That’s OK. There’s a lot of pressure put…
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How to Set Limits when Thanksgiving Feels Overwhelming
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Thanksgiving is all about gratitude. Feeling grateful for a year’s worth of blessings and being thankful for what matters most to you. It’s not supposed to be an overwhelming burden, yet sometimes that’s exactly what it becomes. There are plenty of reasons why Thanksgiving can leave you feeling stressed rather than grateful. Reasons like- Financial stress Dysfunctional family members Health issues Everyday worries The challenge of the…
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Thanksgiving Eco-Friendly Tips Round-Up
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Thanksgiving is time of togetherness and gratitude. It is also a time of potential waste. With all the food that is cooked and all the dishes and containers that are used, there can be a significant environmental impact from all the Thanksgiving celebrations across the country. Here are some ideas about how to make a smaller impact this holiday season. Tips for Thanksgiving Vegetable Sides Eight Dessert…
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Turkey and More on Thanksgiving: Picking Your Main Dish
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published November 18, 2020. Updated on November 2, 2022. Turkey has long held the top position as the family favorite for Thanksgiving. There are many ways to prepare a great turkey. Some favorites might include: Barbequed Turkey We put everything else on the grill, why not a turkey too? Grilling a turkey gives it a unique flavor and texture much like chicken parts grilled to perfection…
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National Pumpkin Day: Pumpkin Recipes Round-Up
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. National Pumpkin Day! Do you like pumpkin spice? Pumpkin pie? Pumpkin bread? Something else? There are SO many things you can do with pumpkins. Here I am sharing 33 pumpkin recipes from some fabulous blogs around the Interwebs (and one from my blog!). Check them out!
