Welcome to Best of the Weekend! We are glad that you are here and are starting your weekend with us. I hope that you had a good Thanksgiving and that you enjoyed spending time with family. Now it’s time to enjoy the anticipation of Christmas! I don’t talk about my cancer often here but I…
I made a DIY Patchwork Wood Christmas Tree that can be used decoratively in just about any place in a home. I had so much fun making this tree and I love how it looks on my porch decorated for Christmas. Today my Power Tool Challenge friends are sharing Secret Santa gifts that we made for…
I’m excited to share my first Christmas post for the season. I started this year’s Christmas decorating with my mantel. I’m calling it a Traditional Southern Christmas Mantel since I used traditional colors of red, green and gold combined with fresh greenery and pinecones. I’m sharing my mantel as part of a week-long Christmas…
Last week I shared Fall in Vermont – A Leaf Peeping Trip where I shared some of our recent Vermont vacation. Today I’m sharing more of what we enjoyed while we were in Vermont. Fall in the Town of Woodstock Woodstock, Vermont is a quintessential New England town that is full of charm and beauty. …
Welcome to Best of the Weekend! We are glad that you are here and are starting your weekend with us. Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? Fall flew by and I am not quite ready to admit that we are going into the holiday season. Ready or not, here it comes! Next week…
We enjoyed a wonderful leaf peeping vacation in Vermont at the beginning of October and I thought I’d share the details of our trip. Many people dream of visiting New England in fall and I can tell you that it is a trip worth taking. The fall foliage is so pretty and you can’t beat…
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday because it’s all about spending time with family. Gathering around the table to enjoy each other’s company with food prepared with love is the joy of Thanksgiving Day. I’m sharing my Thanksgiving table decor along with a talented group of friends for a “Gather ‘Round the Table” Thanksgiving Blog Hop. …
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It’s November and time to start thinking about what to serve for Thanksgiving. Get some menu ideas from The Cooking Housewives today as we share Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes. Thanksgiving Traditions Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday because it’s all about spending time with family. My mom hosts Thanksgiving each year and prepares the most delicious meal…
Welcome to Best of the Weekend! We are glad that you are here and are starting your weekend with us. It is our pleasure to host the Best of the Weekend party each Friday night at 8 pm. We would love for you to follow our blogs and also follow us on social media….
Can you believe that it is November? This month’s Stitch Fix box contained items perfect to wear not only for the rest of fall but also into winter. I am a Stitch Fix affiliate and if you make a purchase, I make a small commission. My love for Stitch Fix is genuine and all opinions are truthful and my…
In fall we crave side dishes that are warm and hearty. Butternut Squash Rice Pilaf is a side dish that does not only taste great, it’s also healthy. This dish would be perfect to serve as a side dish for any fall meal including Thanksgiving. Butternut squash, almonds and dried cranberries mixed with brown rice…