Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Where did Thanksgiving Go?

What is Thanksgiving to You?

  • Turkey and gravy ...
  • Family and friends ...
  • Football ...
  • Sweet potato casserole ...
  • Stuffing ...
  • Pie ...
As a child I remember the stores promoting turkeys, pies, family, and gathering for dinner long before they put up a single Christmas decoration. We enjoyed the holiday and relished it instead of trying to skip it to the bigger sales ticket experience.

Family dinner was important then, good food and thoughts of thanks. As was the traditional family football game we lovingly called the "Toilet Bowl."

Now, Christmas promotions begin before Halloween, and it's not uncommon to see a brightly decorated tree next to zombies and skeletons.

Yeah, that gets me in the spirit ...

I have noticed a growing trend on FB of people giving daily thanks and that's been encouraging - and inspiring! The retailers may have forgotten to enjoy one holiday at a time, but the spirit of Thanksgiving still appears to be strong among individuals.

So tell me, what's your favorite Thanksgiving tradition or dish?

Thursday, November 8, 2012

WIN Matching Aprons or a Flirty Cupcake T!


Sweet Mercy! wants to give gifts for Christmas, but we can't give them to everyone, so here's the deal ... Earn entries via this rafflecopter giveaway and you could get matching mother & daughter aprons or a flirty cupcake T, just in time for Christmas! 

You have a chance to win up to 20 entries, so what are you waiting for? 


Easy links to the Sweet Mercy Top 5 Cookbooks for extra entries via the giveaway link above.


Please note, that when leaving reviews on the cookbooks, they should be honest, real reviews.