I wanted to watch the snow fall today. So instead of working downstairs in my dark and cramped office, I am doing my work upstairs in front of my windows. I lit a fire, piled my work onto the coffee table, and made sure I have plenty of hot Earl Grey tea in my mug….
Three Days Before Thanksgiving
- Carrie
- thanksgiving preparation
- Nov 22, 2010
I woke up to snow beginning to fall this morning. Pumpkin Truffles, at Dean & Deluca QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Are your kitchen sponges or dish scrubbers old and yucky looking? Need to replace them? Need to go grocery shopping for the week? I highly recommend doing it before Wednesday afternoon, and avoiding stores…
Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday
- Carrie
- thanksgiving preparation
- Nov 21, 2010
Blacksmith Hurricane Candle Holders, at Pottery Barn Today is our last chance on a non-workday to get ready for Thanksgiving. If you’re traveling, you’ll have different tasks than if you’re hosting or bringing food to a friend’s house. If you’re hosting, you probably have a lot of cleaning to do today! QUICK THINGS TO DO…
Almost Thanksgiving
- Carrie
- bathrooms, thanksgiving preparation
- Nov 25, 2009
Wilton Christmas Tree Silicone Pan. I’ll be using this the first week of December to bake holiday treats to drop off at friends’ and neighbor’s houses. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Need to give yourself a quick manicure so your hands look nice for the holiday? I need to, I don’t want to show…
Two Days Until Thanksgiving
- Carrie
- thanksgiving preparation
- Nov 24, 2009
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Try to get your grocery shopping done very soon. The closer it gets to Thanksgiving, the crazier the stores get. Try to plan ahead so you don’t have to run to the store at the last minute on Thanksgiving. – Pick out an ice cube from your freezer, smell…
Three Days Until Thanksgiving
- Carrie
- thanksgiving preparation
- Nov 23, 2009
Retro Repro of Betty Crocker’s Cooking Calendar, at Amazon QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Need to go grocery shopping for the week? I highly recommend doing it before Wednesday afternoon, and avoiding stores on Wednesday and Thursday if you can help it. Crowded, crowded! – Fill up with gas if needed, so if you…
Pre-Thanksgiving Sunday
- Carrie
- thanksgiving preparation
- Nov 22, 2009
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Do you need to go grocery shopping before Thanksgiving? Grocery stores are going to be very crowded today though. Still, better than waiting until Wednesday afternoon or evening! – 6 weeks til Christmas! 3 weeks til Chanukah! How is your gift shopping and wrapping going? – Finish laundry so…
November Midpoint
- Carrie
- kitchen, thanksgiving preparation
- Nov 15, 2009
What I picked up for an “emergency gift,” Frosted Cranberry candle from Bath & Body Works, only $5 QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Thanksgiving is in less than two weeks. How are you doing with preparations for your meal, guests, or your own travel? – Do you send out Thanksgiving cards? I normally don’t,…