Just Some Ramblings & More!
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I’ve been told I love to ramble on, so why not pass along some of my ramblings from this past month to all of you!
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
I hope everyone is ready for the holidays! Have you started shopping yet or are you already done? When do you start decorating for the holidays?
I wait until the day after Thanksgiving which has been a tradition passed down to me from previous generations. I like to decorate while listening/watching the Georgia and Georgia Tech football game Mr. G is watching. We started this tradition when we got married many moons ago. 🎄❤️
Last year I made some big changes in my Christmas decor and if you missed the post, check it out HERE.
If you need a planner to get organized for 2025, you can grab my free planner from my post last week.
In other news, our yearly checkups are at this time of the year. We both have bloodwork and physicals and we also see our dermatologist. I also have my yearly mammogram done too. Ladies, it’s so important to have the girls checked out every year. I found these cute stickers for my planner to help remind me.
🎄FUN AND INTERESTING CHRISTMAS FACTS: The song Jingle Bells was written in 1857 for Thanksgiving, but became a Christmas song in the 1870s. Prince Albert introduced the German custom of decorating Christmas trees to his wife, Queen Victoria of Britain. Since 1978, there have been over 733 different versions of “Silent Night” copyrighted. 3 billion Christmas cards are sent in the U.S. each year. Alabama was the first state to officially recognize Christmas in 1836. Oklahoma was the last, in 1907.🎄
My Latest Videos
Looking for art to display on your television?
Stop by my YouTube channel and check out what’s available for all seasons.
something to chew on
“The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.” ~Thomas Moore
What I’m watching, reading & listening to
🎥 It’s that time of year and I am watching all my favorite Christmas movies. It’s A Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, The Santa Clause, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf (the funniest movie EVER), Home Alone, The Holiday (love romance this time of the year), Christmas with the Kranks, Love Actually (finally watched it), and finally, Planes, Trains and Automobiles (Candy and Martin have some of the best quotes. Priceless). And let’s not forget all the Hallmark movies. My fav is Christmas at Graceland since I’m a huge Elvis fan.
🎥 I finally watched the Twisters movie on Prime because they sent me a $3.00 off coupon. I have to admit, I liked the first one better. But the effects on the Twisters movie were out of this world and yes, Glen Powell is rather nice to look at. 😉
🎥 So, has anyone watched the Woman of the Hour yet?
🎵I’m listening to Sirius Radio channel Holiday Traditions and if you love old Christmas music, go to YouTube and search for vintage Christmas music. I also love all the screensavers with Christmas music to go with it. Some good stuff out there.
Let me know your favorite show, music, or movie you have watched or listened to lately. I’m always looking for new viewing pleasures.
what I’m loving this month
- White Chicken Chili Recipe
- Food Safe Christmas Treat Bags
- Kraft Cookie Boxes (love these to take cookies to folks)
- 2025 Botanical Planner (if you love plants, this one is beautiful)
- Gingerbread Ornaments
- Framed Vintage Card Ornament (Love this!)
- Christmas Tree Wooden Coasters
My winter survival items
It’s Christmas time!
winter Fashion
My favorite Finds
Shop my favorite items that I love and use in my everyday life.
My LTK Finds
Sharing some great items for fashion, home, and life in general.
Our Books and coloring books
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. – John 10:10
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Free Printable Christmas Planner
Looking for recipe cards for the holidays?
This is an 8 x 10 printable to print and frame at home using heavy-weight cardstock. Or send it to your favorite printer for no-worry printing. I prefer this method for a more true color printing.
Click on the button below to download the recipe card to your computer.
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I’m just a country girl loving my geeky life with my wonderful husband, always taking pictures, getting my hands dirty in the garden, being crafty, exploring with travels and enjoying all this on a budget. But above all, living my faith as a child of God!
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