We have a great Thanksgiving planned. My sister and her family are coming (4 kids) along with my Dad and stepmother. We will have a houseful, but I think I have planned well. I spent a ridiculous amount of money on groceries. B took off 5 days from work to help me deep clean the whole house last week. He worked for a day and a half in the garage alone. We got rid of so much stuff, and organized, organized, organized. I cleaned everything I could possibly think of to clean. I should get everything finished just in time for my sister to arrive tomorrow evening. B. went and bought a cast iron chiminea from Lowe's tonight. He has plans for the seven children. These cousins always have so much fun when they get together--which is only 3 times a year-- and I know they will have a good time roasting marshmallows and telling stories in front of the fire. I also bought Ratatouille (the movie) so that the kids would have something new to watch--rain is in the forecast. They will all be here for several days, so we have to have some things planned to entertain. I'm sure the 4-wheeler will be out too. We bought it from my dad, and he always likes to get it out and ride when he comes to visit. He will have a blast taking each of the seven grandchildren for rides. Too bad the other three grandchildren can't be here. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving--don't stuff yourselves too badly. I leave you with our Thanksgiving menu--it's the same every year. I would love to hear yours.
Turkey (fried)
Ham
Stuffing (bread, not cornbread)
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Sweet potato casserole
Cherry jello salad
Green bean and corn casserole (sometimes we do broccoli/rice casserole, but not this year)
Deviled eggs
Plain green beans for the picky ones
Cranberry sauce from the can
Rolls
Pecan pie
Apple pie
Chocolate cake
Homemade candy
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Loved the tip for Brillo pads!! Will have to give that a try. You sound like you have really been working and preparing for the company and Thanksgiving. Hope that everyone has a great time together.
I'm off shortly to buy my Thanksgiving groceries aka spending a small fortune!! Our menu is very similar to yours except we are having macaroni and cheese and collard greens also.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I haven't used Brillo, but a Magic Eraser works well too!
Sounds like you have a wonderful holiday planned. Happy Thanksgiving!
So a Brillo pad without any other cleaning product? Wow!
Sounds like a yummy Thanksgiving you have planned!
Congrats to A on his first deer in the post below this one. He must have been so excited!
Happy Thanksgiving Jenna! Hope you have a wonderful time with all the family in. It sounds like so much fun!
Love,
Corrie
P.S. I'm all about the Yankee Dressing too....here in TX, they fix cornbread dressing, but I grew up on bread dressing. Yum yum yum!
=)
It sounds like you are going to have a very Happy Thanksgiving. There is nothing better than family togetherness on a holiday!
I didn't know that about Brillo pads. And, I knew you were cleaning, but didn't know you were cleaning that deep :)
Also, I've never had bread stuffing. I'd like to try some sometime.
That Rat.. movie is good. I liked it, and you picked out a good one for the kids and adults alike (if they can do the animated thing) I will be thinking of you this week.
thanks for the tip on the brillo pad! I'm going to try that next time I'm tackling soap scum!
Sure does sound like you will have your house full - enjoy having your family there!
I might have to try that brillo pad!
I hope you're having a fantastic week with family.
I'm making rice and broccoli casserole to take to my sister's house, along with a few other things.
I'm so happy that you posted! I was starting to worry about you! LOL!
Our menu looks very similar to yours except without the sweet potato casserole. We'll have a small group this year since we're traveling to West Virginia to be with my mom. She lives alone and I'll miss having a big crowd. However, we have fun with my mom and always watch football all day and then go to a movie that night. Can't wait! Have a great holiday!
I am looking for the recipe for cherry jello salad any help greatly appreciated!
Happy Thanksgiving Jenna. The menu
looks good and all the company sounds fun. Nice that your hubby could be home to help. We love our chemnia!
I didn't know the wonders of Brillo pads either!
I am definitely going to try this cleaning tip (from the cleaning pro :o)!
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