Hi Friends, this week on Catching up with the Kelnhofers were getting ready for the holidays and talking about my very favorite winter ankle boots that are perfect for snow and showing a preview of family pictures!
Time is just flying and Im so excited for the holidays. This week Im sharing about the most perfect winter ankle boots I just found (feel like Ive waited my whole life for these boots)! We had friends with kids over (on a weeknight) and it was so nice, Im sharing what I made that everyone ate and Im sharing so so many amazing holiday recipes!!
New on the Blog:
- What Should I make for Thanksgiving in case your menu isnt set, this post will help you plan in a jiffy!
- Thanksgiving Desserts that Arent Pie because sometimes youre just sick of the same old pie.
- Catching up with Kelnhofers catch up with whats going on in our crazy little family!
- Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix a great food gift that also works at parties. Plus this recipe makes a ton (great for leftovers)
What to Make:
All things thanksgiving all the time! Here are a few things on my menu for next week. Whats on yours?
- 5 Ingredient cheesy cauliflower bake or broccoli divine
- Turkey, of course!
- Brown sugar pie
- The EASIEST pumpkin pie
Reader Comments:
This is one of the many potato recipes I love making for Thanksgiving because everyone loves cheesy potatoes and I save oven space by using a slow cooker!
- I made this for a church picnic this past weekend and it was a hit . Numerous people asked me for the recipe and I gladly gave it to them. It was very good and I will definitely make it again. I read all the reviews and followed the recipe exactly. I used cream of chicken but yesterday I found cream of bacon and I am going to try that the next time. By the way, I came home with an empty crock pot! Thank you for the recipe.
General stories/things Im loving:
- I finally got amazing winter ankle boots who knew UGG made other shoes/boots other than those furry ones? Anyway, these are the ones I got and theyre SO comfortable and had no wear-in time; comfortable out of the box. Also, they have an awesome tread/grip for walking around in the snow (while carrying babies!)
We got our family pictures taken family pictures with a family of 5 is a thing lol, all the kids had little meltdowns, but I saw some previews and have tears in my eyes at how beautiful they turned out. Heres one of me and my girl Frankie.
- We had friends over for dinner and it was so nice, they have 2 amazing daughters and they played with Ben so nicely! I made tacos- this recipe with beef and everyone (kids and adults) enjoyed the meal. The whole evening was so great!
- Also Bens toy kitchen was one of the best purchases ever he plays with that thing ALL the time, and the girls that came over played with it too! Right now its on sale on amazon for $125!
- Im enjoying The Bookish Life of Nina Hill, but it does seem a little slowIm hoping it picks up.
- My mother and one of my sisters (I have 3 sisters) came to visit me this past weekend, and we took Ben and the twins to a holiday craft fair, he made a necklace and we dipped a candle (not the most toddler friendly activity but it was super special because I used to do that with my mom).
- I finally took down my Halloween decorations and put up my first Christmas decoration, but only one small one. Nick says I have to wait until after Thanksgiving. Im so excited this year.
The November giveaway winners for the eight years bloggiversary giveaway- winners please reply to this email or email me at phi@sweetphi.com to claim your prize!!
Winners of the $100 Amazon or Starbucks gift card (winners choice! plus a little something extra for me being late in announcing.)
- Jessica L who commented on a Catching Up With The Kelnhofers post Pretty amazing family you have there! So amazing how much youre doing! Thanks for the chili recipe too!
- Kate who commented on the GF pumpkin loaf: Ive made this for my family. It was loved by our boys that are usually skeptical of anything gluten free ! (ages 9-15)
- Amy V. E. who commented on the sweet cream iced coffee post This is my fave way to drink coffee
- Laura M who commented on the 5 Ingredient jerk chicken and rice bowls This looks like a meal that my family would love and is doable after work/before I have to drive my kids places in the evening!
Winner of the bonus Home Chef giveaway who gets a gift certificate to try this meal delivery service:
- Rachel Z. who said she is excited to try a new meal delivery service after not liking some others (I think youre going to love Home Chef, I know I have!)
Thank you for reading and all your support!!
Id love to hear from you do you wait until after thanksgiving to put up your Christmas/holiday decorations? Just leave a comment below and let me know
Until next time,
Phi
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