Thanksgiving Break and Sales

Since it seems like everyone is already out for Thanksgiving, I thought I would take the rest of the week off as well. The girls started their Thanksgiving break today, and we have a very busy few days planned.

Tomorrow morning I am doing pilates with some cousins, then spending Thanksgiving with my sister's in-laws (and my side of the family), followed by tree cutting Friday morning, another Thanksgiving dinner with Rory's family Friday, followed by a third Thanksgiving dinner with Rory's immediate family. Phew.

Oh and online shopping in between it all. I have to get the deals.

And speaking of deals, here are some in preps of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Kiehls - 25% off everything. Spend $150+ and get a free gift. Through Sunday the 28th. 30% off for Cyber Monday.

HydroFlask - 25% off through December 5th.

ShopBop - Up to 50% off through Cyber Monday. Use code HOLIDAY

Tory Burch - Up to 50% off of sale items. 30% off when you spend $250 or more.

J Crew - 40% off now through Thanksgiving.

Macy's - Black Friday sale. Up to 70% off and an additional 20% off using code BLKFRI

Elemis - 30% off, plus if you spend $125+ you get a free 5 piece set with code CELEBRATE

OshKosh - 50% to 60% off of everything, plus free shipping. Valid through 11/30 (Tuesday).

Our Place - 30% off of the Always Pan.

Nordstrom - 50% off many items. Valid until 11/26 (through Friday).

Ann Taylor Loft - 40% off full priced items, plus an extra 10% off with the code INDULGE

American Eagle - 30% off select items. Valid through 11/29 (Cyber Monday).

Tarte - 30% off of everything or 50% off of holiday sets with code CYBERSZN  Valid through Cyber Monday.

Tom's - 30% off of everything through Black Friday.

And if I come across more, I will post them here or on my IG. You can follow me here if you are not already!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

Thanksgiving Attire For The Family

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Halloween hasn't even happened and I am already starting to think about Thanksgiving. With shipping delays and price surges, you have to start planning out now. So I started looking around for some Thanksgiving shirts that we can wear on Thanksgiving or the week of Thanksgiving.

And since I always share what I find, I am sharing now.

What do you have planned for Thanksgiving this year?

Top: Gobble Shirt | Baby Turkey | Baby Happy and Thankful | Kids Pie Shirt

Middle: One Thankful Mama Shirt | Minnie Shirt | Thankful PJs | Grateful Shirt

Bottom: Beer and Pie Shirt | Friends Shirt | Gobble Gobble Shirt | Leaves Socks | Thanksgiving PJ Pants

Many of these items are unisex like the pj pants, the Friends shirt, the socks, the pjs and Football Gobble shirt. And many of these come in men's, women's and children. 

Now if you have been following me for a few years, you know that we usually dress up in a fun theme for each Thanksgiving. Sometimes it is the day after Thanksgiving and sometimes it is on Thanksgiving. This year it will be on Friday. And this year's theme is colors. So your family picks a color and you build a costume from that. Example: blue and you could all dress up like the blue man group. And I have no idea what my family is going to be nor a color. So if you have any ideas, please let me know.

As for these shirt/clothes ideas, those will be worn the week of Thanksgiving and possibly on Thanksgiving.

Can you believe we are already into the holiday season?

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to drop in and say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I hope your day is filled with lots of love and full bellies!

Thanksgiving 2018

Well we survived our Thanksgiving trip and had a lot of fun. We drove a ton. We ate way too much. We lost a football game. BUT we had the best time with family.

Let me back up. On Wednesday morning we got up at our normal time and got ready to hit the road. We stopped at a local coffee shop for some coffee cake and lattes. Then we ventured out. We drove to Las Vegas which is about a 7 hour drive without stops and when you have kids, you stop.

The girls made it about an hour before asking if we were there yet. Even with their Kindles loaded up with videos, they still didn't want to be in the car. I adjusted their headphones a hundred time and changed their movies about the same amount. We caravanned down there with my in-laws.

We stopped in Tonopah for some lunch for about an hour and then again in Beatty for the amazing candy store.  But we made it to Las Vegas and were greeted with dinner, wine, and lots of laughter.

Thursday morning we got up, had some coffee and then a big breakfast. After everyone was ready, we walked to a park to let the girls burn off some energy.

We headed back around 12:30 to make some lunch and put the girls down for their naps. Most of the family headed over to another family members house, but Rory, the girls, myself and another cousin stayed behind. Once the girls got up, we headed over for dinner and football. Plus a little photoshoot with the girls.

 Sutton and her favorite cousin Chandler

Miss Aves and her princess crown

We had homemade raviolis, turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, homemade rolls, stuffing, cheeses, ham and a bunch of other goodies. Then we finished dinner off with pie and homemade whipped cream. 

One of the little cousins brought a school project home where you take a candy and say what you are thankful for and then eat it and pass the bag on. Everyone did this and it was quite emotional. Between two family members passing away within 3 months of each other, we had a lot to be grateful and thankful for. It was a tradition we are going to keep going. 

We took the girls back to Rory's cousins house to put them down and watch the Wolf Pack basketball team finish their game.

Friday morning we got up and had another big breakfast and then got ready to head to Honey and Salt for auntie Gail's book reading and book release. Gail had finished her book and was in the middle of publishing it when she passed away. The book is done and published, so we had a celebration for her. One of the cousins read her eulogy, others said some words about Gail and we talked about the book. Then we ate.

The girls were cuddled and played with the entire trip!

After the event, Rory and I headed out for some Black Friday shopping while my in-laws took the girls back to the house for a nap. We didn't have much success shopping, but it was good to get out for a bit.

After naps, we were watching some football and decided to head back to the cousins house for leftovers and football. With the turkey leftovers, they made an amazing turkey soup and then we feasted on a bunch of other leftover goodies. The girls even made a gingerbread turkey with my MIL and cousin.

Saturday morning we went to our favorite donut shop and had those while drinking coffee and watching the news. We lazied around the house most of the morning before walking over to Starbucks and to the atm. While the girls napped, we got ready to go to the football game. Nevada was playing UNLV for their final game of the year (minus the bowl game) and a huge cannon is always up for grabs. It is a trophy that is painted and passed around depending on who wins. Well Nevada went in there as the favorite, but lost in the 4th quarter. It was very sad and awful. Ha. 

But we first stopped at one of the cousins house for a pre-party where we ate pulled chicken and pulled pork with salads and other goodies and took a ton of pictures. 

Cousins

Then we took a party bus to the game where we danced, sang and had a few drinks. It was a lot of chaos, but a lot of fun!!!

After the game, we headed back home and went to bed.

Sunday morning we got up, got ready, packed our things and then headed out to breakfast. We had a long drive ahead of us. We only made one stop in Beatty for gas and then in Luning to let the girls use the bathroom. We made it home in just over 7 hours. The girls watched way too much Sing along the way and only melted down a couple of times. They just wanted to be at home with Walter.

Overall, it was a great trip and one to remember for the books.

How was your Thanksgiving?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours! I hope your day is full of blessings. I know I am thankful for a wonderful family, pretty good health and so much love this holiday season.

My family last year on Thanksgiving

 Our annual dress-up after Thanksgiving (each year is different)

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to drop by and say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. There will be no confessions or link up today as I just want to sit back, relax and enjoy my time with my beautiful family.

Since Rory already let this one out on FB, I decided to use it to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

The Thanksgiving Questionnaire

In honor of Thanksgiving (tomorrow), I decided to partake in a Thanksgiving Questionnaire that both Jenn and Biana posted within the last week. Enjoy.

Favorite part of the Thanksgiving Day meal.
Easy...pumpkin pie. I love pumpkin pie, but I rarely get to have it. I love spending time with my family and friends eating a big delicious meal and catching up, but I savor the time when pumpkin pie and a nice big dollop of whipped cream is served. It is even better with homemade whipped cream.

Favorite side(s)
I love mashed potatoes and gravy. It is another thing that I rarely eat unless I am at a steakhouse and then I don't get the gravy on it. I could drink the gravy, it is that good. Yes, that is gross, but gravy is soooo good.

I also love stuffing if it is done right. I don't like stuffing that has been cooked in turkey since it is all mushy. But if you make the stuffing and bake it in its own dish, it is really good. I love the crispy top and it is even better with gravy.

Have you hosted before?
No I have not. I have hosted Christmas dinner plenty of times, but never had an oven big enough for a turkey and the sides. But now that my kitchen is almost complete, game on...for another year. We are hosting Christmas dinner though.

Favorite decor for Thanksgiving.
I love all of the Fall decorations. I keep it simple with my pumpkins, a cornucopia, a festive table cloth, Fall candles and thankful signs. Unfortunately, this year, I don't have much up since kitchen renovations.

Tree up before or after Thanksgiving (if you celebrate).
We put ours up a few days after because it is a tradition to cut down our Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. While a bunch of people are fighting over Black Friday deals, we are knee deep in snow finding the perfect Christmas tree. And then by Saturday, I have the tree and all the Christmas decorations up.

Gravy or no gravy?
Ummm give me all the gravy!

Smooth or chunky cranberry sauce.
I used to love the smooth sauce, but now that my sister makes a mean chunky one, I prefer that one.

Pumpkin pie or another.
As I said in the first question, bring on the pumpkin pie. It is the best pie....during the Fall.

Biggest thing you're thankful for this year.
Having a happy, healthy and beautiful family. I am so thankful that we are all healthy as I have had several friends that have recently had cancer diagnosis or another major health related issue. I hope they all have speedy and healthy recoveries.

What are you looking forward to this holiday season? What is your favorite thing(s) about Thanksgiving?

If you partake in this questionnaire, please let me know. I would love to read all of your responses.