Happy Thanksgiving

Pin It Now! I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Eat lots of food and enjoy the company of loved ones!

I love Thanksgiving as it's a great time to reflect on what I'm truly thankful for.

• My amazing husband who I adore and admire immensely
• Being able to go to school and achieve the career of my dreams
• Being able to have the time to volunteer and pursue my ultimate passion
• My 3 healthy and amazing dogs
• Building a great relationship with my brother
• Having a sister that's pursuing her dream to change the lives of impoverished children
• Having full support and love from my amazing aunt and grandparents
• Only 7 more months until my aunt comes to live by us
• Having the last year, albeit very difficult, to be able to build a wonderful marriage and spend quality time together
• Incredible in-laws that are so kind, loving and generous
• An amazing professor that is helping me build a foundation of learning that I never thought possible, and opening my mind to the world - Thank you Kim!
• Learning to live frugally and more eco-friendly
• Having a beautiful home of our own

What are you thankful for?

Thanksgiving Menu

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This year is a very special Thanksgiving for Neil and I.  

I simply can't wait to eat all the yummy food we have planned!  

Here's a sneak peak at our menu:

Organic Smoked Turkey from our favorite local meat market

Green Bean Casserole

Sweet Potatoes and Marshmallows

Cranberry Sauce

Hawaiian Rolls with Neil's amazing honey-whipped butter

Pumpkin Pie

Apple Pie

Happy Thanksgiving!  Don't forget the sweatpants.  :)

Thanksgiving Recipes: Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Pin It Now! I love this recipe because you it's delicious, and you don't have to waste valuable oven space.  Just set up the crock pot and let it cook!


Ingredients:

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  3 (15 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained
  
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 cups mini marshmallows

Directions:

Lightly butter the inside of your crock pot with the tablespoon of butter.

Beat sweet potatoes, melted butter, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg with electric mixer

Spoon into crock pot.

Cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Add marshmallows about 15 to 20 minutes before you are ready to eat. so they have enough time to melt slightly. if they are in too long, they will melt too much.

Thanksgiving Recipes: Cranberry Sauce

Pin It Now! Sweet, tart and great as leftovers on a turkey sandwich.


Ingredients: 

• 1 package cranberries
• 1/2-3/4 cup sugar (depending upon how sweet you like it)
• 1 cup orange marmalade
• lemon juice
• nuts, if desired

Directions:

Spread cranberries in shallow dish so that they are not too thick.

Sprinkle sugar over them.

Cover.

Place in oven at 350 degrees until all are popped open.

Remove from oven, mix with marmalade and lemon juice to taste. Refrigerate. ( you could add some nutmeg and cinnamon to this)

Thanksgiving Recipes: Green Bean Casserole

Pin It Now! Yum, I love this stuff!  I love green beans, and this is great for Thanksgiving.  Super easy, and everyone always love it.  




Ingredients:

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  2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained (or you can use fresh green beans)
  
  1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  
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  1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  
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  1 (4 ounce) can French fried onion rings
  
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  1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  
  
  
  
  
  Directions:
  
  
  Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
  
  
  Combine all ingredients except French fried onions
  
  
  Put in casserole dish; top with onion rings
  
  
  Bake 30 mintues
  
  
  
  
  
  

{via RecipeZaar.com }

Thanksgiving Tablescapes

Pin It Now! Here's some beautiful, but easy, ideas to make your Thanksgiving dinner look fabulous.

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