Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very little time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid these 12 No-no’s for Thanksgiving. In this series, Jean Ann points out some of the things we do that create our stress, then offers ways to make the Holiday more joyful.
In this episode, Jean Ann tells you to save your money by borrowing what you need to make Thanksgiving a success.
While your turkey takes center stage on Thanksgiving, the sides play an important co-starring role. Offer your guests a selection of traditional dishes along with something new with this incredible selection of recipes from Southern Living.
There’s no doubt Thanksgiving can be stressful. Preparing for an event that is food focused leaves us little time for prep. Therefore, we need all the shortcuts we can get! Country Living has put together a list of shortcuts to help you take some of the stress out of your Thanksgiving preparations. Make a commitment this year to reduce Holiday stress so you are able to celebrate with family & friends! You work hard! You deserve it!
Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very little time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid these 12 No-no’s for Thanksgiving. In this series, Jean Ann points out some of the things we do that create our stress, then offers ways to make the Holiday more joyful.
In this episode, Jean Ann explains why Thanksgiving Day is NOT the time to try a new recipe.
My slow cookers make Thanksgiving a breeze. I’m able to make dishes in my 3 cookers & relax for hours while dinner takes care of itself. You may not have 3 slow cookers but you can always borrow an extra cooker or 2 or 3 if needed. Especially once you see these incredible recipes from Southern Living. They have come up with a fabulous selection of side dish recipes you can prepare in your slow cookers, including a yummy recipe for sweet potatoes & bacon! Now you can relax a bit & let dinner take care of itself! Enjoy!
Thanksgiving decorations needn’t be expensive or hard to make. Autumn is a beautiful time of the year & there are many pieces you can use in your decorations right outside your door. You can also find great items to use to decorate in the grocery store produce aisle. You must simply open your imagination & see all the possibilities around you! Still feeling stuck? Lucky for you BHG has put together a selection of Thanksgiving decorations using Autumn items. Thanksgiving is when we celebrate the harvest, we give thanks for all the beauty & bounty nature has to offer us. It seems just right to use nature to decorate for the Holiday!
When I prepare a large dinner or food for a special event, I use as many shortcuts as possible while still offering my guests a fabulous meal. However, there are certain small things I do to impress my guests. And they are all very simple. People are impressed because it just isn’t the way most people would do it. For example, making dressing from scratch. All it takes is dried bread & seasoning plus the things you always add to dressing. Very easy but the fact I made it from scratch seems to impress people. I’m really not out to impress them but I like to make things special for all my guests.
Good Housekeeping has a way YOU can impress your guests this Thanksgiving: homemade cranberry sauce! It is easy to make, allows you to personalize it & will impress your guests! Plus, homemade sauce has a fresher flavor than the canned stuff. Browse through these recipes & try one! Or, use one as a starting point for your own recipe. You never know what you might discover!
I love adding a centerpiece to my table or even my sideboard. However, buying one can be incredibly expensive. At one time, I was intimidated by the thought of making my own centerpieces. Then I discovered ways to create wonderful centerpieces without the stress! It simply takes a bit of time, slowly building the piece, adding bits & pieces to it until it looks just like I want. Look at the photo. That centerpiece is beautiful! It is also very simple. All You shows ways to make centerpieces for your Thanksgiving table & your home. Create an elegant statement in your home this Thanksgiving without the expense or stress. It is much easier than you think!
Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very little time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid these 12 No-no’s for Thanksgiving. In this series, Jean Ann points out some of the things we do that create our stress, then offers ways to make the Holiday more joyful.
In this episode, Jean Ann tells the biggest mistake we make when planning an event & how to fix it.
Thanksgiving can be incredibly stressful. So much to do & very litle time in which to do it, no matter how late it is in the month. You can take much of the stress out of the season when you avoid these 12 No-no’s for Thanksgiving. In this series, Jean Ann points out some of the things we do that create our stress, then offers ways to make the Holiday more joyful.
In this episode, Jean Ann offers ways to get your home cleaning & ready for Thanksgiving & beyond.
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