Happy Blessed Thanksgiving, Everyone!🦃

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Where has time gone? There are only 20 some days until Christmas! What a beautiful season we are in. It is time to be thankful for what God has given and start celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, Our Savior!

We will soon be welcoming family in and cooking some of our favorites. This year, I want to share with you all a staple that is always on the table at all of our holiday gatherings: Brocolli Casserole. This is my Aunt Barbara's recipe, and it is a crowd favorite. I will include the recipe below.

Once again, my sweet Momma, Sister and I will be cooking up a storm, but it is fun doing it together. I don't consider it a chore, but a treasured time spent with my two best friends! I can't wait for the kitchen to start smelling so good!

I am so thankful for each of you who visit and comment. Know that I am praying over you and your families as you gather around your tables this Thanksgiving. I am so grateful and blessed because of all of you!

Thanksgiving isn't just about the food on the table; it's about the hearts around it and the ones we remember from times past. Cherish the moments, love one another, hold each other close, and thank God for the gift of family.

~Blessings for the Day ✞o Encourage your Life~

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

Nea

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Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Once again, my sweet Momma, Sister and I are cooking and preparing for Thanksgiving. I don't consider it a chore but a treasured time spent with my 2 best friends!

We are cooking chicken hens instead of turkey, pies, cornbread dressing, broccoli casserole, and more! Oh, boy, the kitchen smells good... I so wish I could share the wonderful aroma with you all!

We are fixing many of the traditional dishes that have been in our family for generations. While preparing the food, so many memories flood my mind of such precious times that I wish I could go back to so I could hold onto loved ones who are not with us! Those memories are one of the things I am so thankful for this holiday season!

What a blessing it is to be surrounded by my family, looking around that table and seeing everyone's faces. Thank you, Lord! As we celebrate Thanksgiving and gather with family & friends...let us be thankful for one another, enjoy one another, love one another, treasure one another...and let us always be grateful for the One that saved us all...Jesus...the abundance of God, and may His love fill your heart this holiday season to come!

I pray all of you can gather with the ones you love. I wanted to personally thank you all. I am grateful to have met so many wonderful friends!

My prayer this Thanksgiving is that God will bless us with HIS joy, hope, peace, and love! May we all give thanks in all we do and be grateful for what we have, giving thanks for God's many wonderful blessings!

I hope you all have a Blessed, Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to You All!

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! Just busy in the kitchen with my Momma & Sister cooking and preparing for family coming in. The pies are made, and the turkey is in the oven as we speak. We are fixing many dishes that have been in our family for years...my Ma-Ma's(Grandmother) Cornbread Dressing, my Aunt's Brocolli Casserole, my dish that is requested each year...southern country casserole, and always a crowd pleaser Green Bean Casserole. So many fixings and the kitchen smells amazing. I wish there was a way I could share that with you all too!

What a blessing it is to be surrounded by my family. Looking around that table and seeing everyone's faces, I am so thankful! As we celebrate Thanksgiving and gather with family & friends...let us be thankful for one another, enjoy one another, love one another, treasure one another...and let us always be grateful for the One that saved us all...Jesus...the abundance of God, and may His love fill your heart this holiday season to come!

I pray all of you can gather with the ones you love. I wanted to personally thank you all. I am grateful to have met so many wonderful friends through this blog and on social media! Your sweet comments and emails make it fun to do this for you all!

This Thanksgiving...May you all be blessed by the joy of sharing the wonderful gift of God's love. May we all give thanks in all we do and be grateful for what we have, giving thanks for God's many wonderful blessings! I hope you all have a Blessed, Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone...Memories, a Family Favorite Recipe, Fashion, Decor & More!!!

I loved Thanksgiving when I was young, that meant the excitement of going to my Ma'Ma's house and time with my cousins. Sitting at the kids table together, playing board games, decorating our Ma-Ma's tree and eating her amazing I mean amazing home cooked Thanksgiving dinner that my Momma and Aunts helped with as well. It was always so so good. I still remember the taste of her Million Dollar Pound Cake, it melted in my mouth! Oh how I wish I could go back.

And now, the meaning of Thanksgiving is so much more! I still love gathering with family, but now at Daddy and Momma's farmhouse. There is a warmth of feelings when you can be with family... love, joy, and a feeling of peace that is indescribable and so wonderful too! We do all the preparing, cooking, and then gather around the table holding hands and saying grace. Thanksgiving is not just about the food for me, yes it is good, but for me, it is time that I am thankful that we can hold onto one another, encourage one another, share with one another, love one another, and see those wonderful faces across the table, and that is what I am so thankful for!

We gather not just because that is what you do at Thanksgiving, but beacuse that is what God designed our hearts to do. As it says in Matthew 18:20... When two or more are gathered in HIS name, God is there in the midst of them. That is Amazing!!! So I hope you all can gather together and show love and feel love with others this Thanksgiving.

I want to thank you all for visiting, commenting, and supporting my blog here and on social media, it means so much! I pray you all can be family and friends and share time with one another. Whatever you do, be sure to take time with family, share some joy this Christmas, and enjoy God’s blessings this holiday season! I am so grateful, thankful, and blessed to have you all. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!



~ Our Family's Classic Chicken Pot Pie Recipe ~

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

1/3 cup butter

1/3 cup chopped onion

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 3/4 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup milk

2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Prepare pie crusts as directed on the box for Two-Crust Pie using a 9-inch glass pie pan.

2. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk, cooking and stirring until bubbly and thickened.

3. Stir in chicken and mixed vegetables. Remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust.

4. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. During the last 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover the crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Thankful Embroidered Pillow

Gather Embroidered Pillow

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Family Gathers Here - Grainsack Table Runner

Give Us This Day - Wooden Dough Bowl

I hope you have a wonderful time this Thanksgiving week with your Family & Friends! 

Happy Thanksgiving! Blessings to You All, 

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Happy Blessed Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Week Everyone! For my family, it is a time of gathering and giving thanks to Our Lord for carrying us through this year. 2020, has been tough for everyone for different reasons, but I know God has been with us throughout it and will continue to be. He is our Constant! This year has been quite hard for our family... with losing 2 dear Aunts, a sweet Uncle, and then my precious Grandmother. (and not from the virus) Also, we lost 2 sweet kitties that we just adored and brought such joy each day. It seems we have been leaning & trusting on God more than ever. Just knowing He is Always there in the Good times and Bad times is a great comfort. I am so grateful that my family will be gathering around the Thanksgiving table this year, cherishing the time to together, seeing loved ones faces, and remembering the ones we lost. I will also be thinking of all of you as well. I pray you are able to be with your families this Thanksgiving! 

Thanksgiving is also the start of the Christmas season... from decorating to shopping for gifts, and family traditions. I love decorating for Christmas and the memories each year doing so with my family. I also love sharing the joy of Christmas and Jesus with others in need. Our family each year always prepares gift boxes for Operation Christmas Child. It is such a blessing and gives you such a good feeling in your heart knowing a child will have a gift to open this Christmas and a message of hope through Jesus Christ! It is amazing to be part of such a wonderful ministry. If you would like to pack a shoebox of your own you can do so by building a shoebox online. Bless Children Around the World Without Leaving Home! *CLICK HERE* Message from Samaritan's Purse-Now more than ever, children need great joy! You can give boys and girls in need a tangible expression of God’s love through a gift-filled shoebox packed from your computer or handheld device. In just a few clicks, you can select toys and other fun items to include as well as a letter and photo to delight the heart of a child. After we pack and ship shoeboxes like yours overseas, local believers share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with children as they distribute them. As a result, families are reached, new churches are started, and communities are transformed. It all begins with you. Pack a shoebox online today!

I hope you have a wonderful time this Thanksgiving week with your Family & Friends! 

Happy Thanksgiving! Blessings to You All, 

Holiday Fashions for Thanksgiving & Christmas at Nordstrom by designers...Boden, Gal Meets Glam, MadeWell, Rachel Parcell, Rebecca Taylor, Ted Baker, & More!!!

I know the best part of Thanksgiving is being with family and gathering around the table and giving thanks to The Lord! It is also about all the delicious food. And for a holiday filled with such good food and plenty of activities with family and friends, you really have to think about - what am I going to wear? It is always fun to dress up during the Holidays, so here are great choices from Nordstrom, that will make you look and feel good this season!

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Boden Collection-

Available at Nordstrom

Festive Fair Isle Wool, Cotton & Alpaca Blend Sweater

I just love this sweater. It is so fun & festive! I personally have it myself and can't wait to start decking the halls with Fa-La-La-La-La this Christmas Season! So, when you're decking the halls and counting the days, make sure the sweater you wear (or give) is suitable for the season.

Lara Ruffle Sweater

Fancy up your sweater season this year with a cozy cotton-and-wool-blend pullover with sweet ruffles knit into the ribbed collar and cuffs.

GAL MEETS GLAM COLLECTION-
Available at Nordstrom

Hayley Ruffle Detail Long Sleeve Dress

Gentle gathers and a frilled front bodice sweetly romance this long-sleeve dress which will tempt you into accepting every invite, just so you can wear it. Sizes 00-18 run true to size.

Layla Long Sleeve Fit & Flare Dress

A go-to dress to get you from desk to dinner with perfect ease, this fit-and-flare frock is framed with gathered balloon sleeves.

Piper Smocked Bodice Fit & Flare Dress

The fit component of this fit-and-flare dress is even shapelier thanks to a smocked-front bodice, while ruffle-cuffed sleeves softly frame the silhouette.

Annette Metallic Jacquard Long Sleeve Dress

Catch the light and ignite admiring looks in this metallic-spiced jacquard dress with a tiered skirt and stylized bishop sleeves.

Madewell Collection-
Available at Nordstrom

Corduroy Puff Sleeve Minidress

Cut loosely with three-quarter puffed sleeves, this easy, '90s-inspired mini in baby corduroy is pretty sweet.

Bobble Sweater

Great for elevating any look, this versatile cotton crewneck sweater has cute little pompoms all over its balloon sleeves.





RACHEL PARCELL Collection-
Available at Nordstrom

Cable Bobble Peplum Cotton Blend Sweater-Comes in 4 colors
(I personally love this Sweater. I received it as a gift for my birthday! I plan to wear it for Thanksgiving! The fit is true to size.)
Add some charm to a chilly day in this peplum-popped sweater, knit from a soft cotton blend with puffed sleeves and cozy cabling.







Cozy Cable Belted Long Cardigan-Comes in 2 colors

Braided cables bring cozy appeal to this endlessly wearable cardigan that looks great whether you belt it or leave it open.






Beaded Collar Sweater Dress

This woolly, softly ribbed sweater-dress features a ruffled high neck with lustrous beads for festive charm.






Bobble Stitch Sweater

With its subtle, playful poms and billowed bishop sleeves, this cozy stretch-knit pullover will be on rotation all season long.






Ruffle Long Sleeve Ponte Dress

A curve-flaunting dress serves up romantic charm via shapely ruffles cascading over each shoulder.






Juliet Sleeve Sweater

An everyday sweater knit from fine-gauge yarns gets an elegant upgrade with a feminine scoop neckline and romantic Juliet sleeves.






REBECCA TAYLOR Collection-
Available at Nordstrom

Velvet Dot Ruffle Hem Dress

A dotted dress is always welcome, but when the spots are spun from luxe velvet atop silk chiffon it becomes, quite possibly, the loveliest option ever.

Sunrise Dot Silk Blend Dress

Pretty and polished, this sweet silk-enriched frock features puffed shoulders

and a perfect-for-twirling skirt.

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Reformation Napa Wrap Midi Dress-Available at Nordstrom

This dress looks just like Candace Cameron Bure's dress in her new upcoming holiday movie on Hallmark Channel entitled, "Christmas Town".

It premieres Thanksgiving week on the Hallmark Channel.

Photo:Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks

Plaid Long Sleeve Mini Shirtdress

A windowpane check reinforces the smart look of this long-sleeve silk shirtdress that flaunts pretty ruffles and a waist-cinching drawstring.

Camila Floral Shirred Top

Ruffles embellished with pretty eyelet sprout from the shoulders and gathered neckline of this polished floral-print blouse.

Ted Baker Collection-
Available at Nordstom

Lilis Quartz Long Sleeve Pleated Dress

Boasting a clever mash-up of snakeskin print and vibrant plaid, this woven dress is styled with a lace-up neckline lending it a more relaxed air.

Renyina Tipped Sweater Skater Dress

Candace Cameron Bure wears a similar Ted Baker dress in last year's Hallmark movie,

"A Shoe Addict's Christmas"...as do Tatyana Ali in the Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie,

"Christmas Everlasting" and Rebecca Staab in "Christmas Bells are Ringing!"

Put a swirl in your cold-weather style with a ribbed skater dress fixed with an exposed zipper and outlined with contrast detail at the collar and cuffs.

Noaleen Metallic Pleated Dress

Electric-blue accents flicker at the pleated skirt and three-quarter sleeves of a shimmering dress that seems spun from precious silver.

7 For All Mankind, AG Jeans, & Cotton Emporium-Available at Nordstrom

Luxe Vintage Side Stripe High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans by 7 For All Mankind

Sparkly side stripes make a sporty-chic statement on faded jeans that hug your figure from the high waist to the ankle-length hems.(I have this same style, but with a silver side stripe. They were featured in a Hallmark Christmas movie last year. They are very comfortable!)

The Farrah High Waist Velvet Jeans-AG Denim Brand-Available in 4 colors

Curve-defining skinny jeans get all dressed up in a lustrous stretch-velvet fabric that takes your night-out plans to the next level.

Merry & Bright Sweater by Cotton Emporium

Get festive in this tactile mock-neck pullover styled in a warm and wintry Fair Isle pattern.

Blessings for the Day to Encourage your Life and Bring You Joy!

"Give Thanks to The LORD, for He is good; His Love Endures Forever."

Joyous Thanksgiving & Christmas Blessings,