The last four days provided a nice respite. So much so that I forgot to publish a new post on Friday. While everyone was getting lost in Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, I was apparently losing track of time….
What I’m Thankful for this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving isn’t going to look like the ones in past years for me. There will be no last-minute trips to the grocery store to pick up all the ingredients for the menu, no gathering around the table at dinner,…
What I’m Grateful for This Thanksgiving
Can you believe Thanksgiving is here already? At this time last year, I was prepping to undergo radioactive iodine thyroid scans and started the low iodine diet a mere days before the big turkey day. Not only did I have…
What to Wear on Thanksgiving
What to Wear on Thanksgiving by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a grey cape coat There are so many things to decide when it comes to a holiday like Thanksgiving. Who will be hosting? What’s on the menu? What will I…
Sweets, Shopping, and Snoozing
I’m still in a food coma as I sit down to write this post, but I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Yesterday left me feeling incredibly thankful and grateful. I’m so honored to have…
Last-Minute Hostess Gift Ideas
I can’t believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Do you have all of your meals prepped yet? I’m slightly behind and will be spending the afternoon grocery shopping. In case you are a last-minute person (like I am), and are not hosting…
Snapshots, Snippets, and Sightings
Happy December! I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend, had a nice Thanksgiving, and indulged in lots of shopping. I had a low-key Thanksgiving with family and watched Taylor the Turkey (who is actually a fairly rare smoke-phase wild turkey)…
Happy Thanksgiving
I wanted to take a minute to wish my readers and their families a Happy Thanksgiving! It’s because of all of you and your support that I followed my passion and devote so much time to this site. Thank you…
Thanksgiving 101
Once again, my procrastination tendencies are hard at work. Thanksgiving is t-minus three days away and the menu has yet to be decided, grocery items still not purchased, and the idea of having Thanksgiving dinner at IHOP is sounding better…
Gift Giving: For the Host/Hostess
Gift Giving: For the Host/Hostess by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring personalized mugs Happy Monday, friends. Let the gift giving begin! As Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season this week, I’ve rounded up great gift ideas for those hard working hosts…
Happy Thanksgiving!
{Turkey Crossing} I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving that is spent with loved ones! On my way to work earlier in the week, I was delayed by a group of wild turkeys crossing the road. I couldn’t help but…
Gift Guide
Thanksgiving is almost here! Where will you spend the holiday…and what will you bring the host or hostess? Here are a few gifts that they are sure to love (and will be able to use!). Gift Guide by vanessa-living-in-steil…
