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Happy Friday everyone and welcome to May.  We had a long week of getting the garage together so the Mr could finally park in it six weeks later.  We still have some work to do in there as far as purging and such but we needed to get the space useable again since it's been a holding tank for our old countertop/sink, old grill waiting to be picked up by a friend, insulation, built planters and patio table and extra fencing from critter cages.  We haven't had the mental drive to figure out how we get the shelves in order.  I think I'm going to have to look up some garage organizing articles or something because it's really overwhelming to look at it all.  If we can get a plan together to tackle it then maybe we'll have our weekend plans for next weekend as long as it's not hot yet because we don't want to be in a sweatbox. Now let's peek into: Dietitians Agree, Eating More Might Be the Secret to Your Strongest Year Ever   (Volume eating FTW.  It's been ...
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Norman Rockwell's Freedom From Want (affiliate link)
I absolutely LOVE this print (affiliate link)  from Norman Rockwell.  Part of it for me is because the woman serving the turkey looks exactly like my great grandma on my dad's side whom we lived with when I was in kindergarten right down to the apron.  As I typed that, I can still feel the soft cotton of her apron as I would try to wear it and it fit me like a gown.  This picture embodies everything Thanksgiving should be.  All generations of family coming together to enjoy a good meal and spend time with people they don't see often.  Laughing, anticipating and making memories.  If you're having a "Friendsgiving," invite the elderly couple down the street whose kids aren't coming to town this year because of the storm so they're not stuck trying to find an open restaurant or ordering pizza.  Multi-generation tables are the best.  Listen to their stories...they won't always be here to teach their lessons.

Don't let this picture change.  

Grab a basket and require that anyone with a cell phone drops it in before they're allowed to grab a plate and you can't touch them again for 30 minutes after the meal or dessert.  The first two people to grab for their phones have to do the dishes...ALL OF 'EM!  

Get back to family basics.  Bring board games.  Go through Black Friday ads whether you're going out with the masses.  (Or pointing and laughing at them on TV when the news updates traffic and mall parking lots from the comfort of your warm home with your wrapped presents.)  Bring old photos or raid grandma's picture drawer to see holidays past.  Actual pictures...not swiping through your phone.  If Grandma starts talking about not putting up a tree this year, everybody pitch in and set it up and decorate it as a family.

There are so many things you can do to make this Thanksgiving about what it is supposed to be about...being thankful and spending time with people you love.

Just in case I haven't said it recently...I'm thankful for all of you!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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  1. another layerNovember 28, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I hope you enjoy your day.

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  2. UnknownNovember 28, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    I second those sentiments. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving.

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  3. Shannon TatlockNovember 28, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Such a good point. Thanksgiving is about just coming together and making memories. It's why I love the holiday so much. :)

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  4. dupsterNovember 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Great Advice Anele! Happy Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  5. DianeNovember 28, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving!
    The idea for cell phones is the best thing I've heard in ages. I sure hope more people use that suggestion.

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  6. hollypNovember 28, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving! I LOVE the idea of NO cellphones, and I swear I'm digging out the photos RIGHT NOW! Thanks for the fantastic ideas! *HUGS*
    ps - I'm trying your brussel sprout recipe today, and I'm so excited! I've never had one in my life, can't wait!

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  7. UnknownDecember 2, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    LOVE THIS POST!!!

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