Gratitude Jar

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I have seen many gratitude jars floating around on Pinterest and on others blogs lately.  After reading One Thousand Gifts and starting my journal, I thought this would be the perfect compliment to "Dare to Live Fully Right Where I Am" challenge to myself.

Now some of these gratitude jars that are floating around the web are pretty intricate.  

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Saving Dollars and Sense

but I am a simple person.  So I chose a plain Jane mason jar.  No added decorations, no frills.  Just simple.  Simply grateful.

 

 

I will fill my gratitude jar with notes throughout the year of everything I am so thankful for and for the good things that happen.  Then, on New Year's Eve, I will read all my notes to remind myself of how wonderful 2013 has been.

 

Do you have a gratitude jar?  Do you decorate it or leave it plain.  I would love to hear about it.  Have a wonderful day and remember to give your loved ones a hug!

Orange Creamsicle Fruit Dip

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New recipes were tried this Thanksgiving week ...... I call it "Thanksgiving week" as it seems all we do is eat for that whole week.  With hunting season over for another year, Thanksgiving thrown into the mix and all the company that has been present off and on at our home .... well let's just say a lot of food was eaten, wine drank and the conversation flowed long into each evening.

Wanting something 'fresh' and different, I spotted this new fruit dip that was posted by Six Sister's Stuff.  Loving orange creamsicles in the summer ...... well this just had to be made!!

Strawberries were not looking all that hot last week at the supermarket but oh my .... I can just imagine how this dip would taste with strawberries.  

Apples, bananas, cantaloupe, bananas and grapes were lifted to new heights when dipped in this delightful, refreshing twist on an old favorite.

I had always made the standard fruit dip recipe, you know ... cream cheese, marshmallow creme, lemon juice and jello ..... this recipe follows along the same lines but adding the fresh squeezed juice from the orange and the grated orange zest .... well ... you just have to try it for yourself.  It is THE BEST!

Ingredients

1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese

1 (7-8 oz) jar of marshmallow creme

1/4 cup fresh orange juice ( I used the juice of a large orange and it was more than enough)

2 tsp orange zest (using the same orange from the juice)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

any fresh fruit for dipping ... cut into bite size pieces

Directions

Beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth.  Add orange juice and vanilla extract.  Still well then fold in orange zest.  Chill until ready to serve.

This recipe was definitely a winner and has been added to my recipe book.  What's your favorite fruit dip recipe?  I love trying new ones!  Remember to give your loved ones a hug.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Thanksgiving..... one word which conjures up images of turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie.  Family and friends gathered around the table ... unfortunately some of our family members have to be absent this year .... namely Luke, Sarah and my Mom but they are close to our hearts today.  We love you and miss all of you!

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We wish you lots of joy, laughter and good food on this day in which we give thanks.  Remember to give your loved ones a hug!

Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian Family and Friends

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

TO MY 

R

CANADIAN FAMILY

AND FRIENDS

HAVE A SLICE OF TURKEY FOR ME!!!!

Remember to give your loved ones a hug!

Decorating

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We had a quiet Thanksgiving which was very nice. I spent the day cleaning and setting up the Christmas tree. I was getting anxious. I really enjoy the Christmas season and love having the tree up early but once Christmas is done... I want it gone! LOL



Tigger posing by the tree.

This year I decided to make my own wrapping paper and bows and use re-usable shopping bags that I made myself. I am liking how the wrapping paper is turning out. It reminds me of an old-fashioned Christmas.... brown kraft paper and fabric bows.

I still have alot of wrapping to do but I will take my time, enjoying the process. It was lovely last evening sitting on the couch in the glow of the lights from the tree. Such a special time of the year.

Now if I can just get my butt in gear to start my Christmas baking! =)

Happy Thanksgiving

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FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS

ENJOY YOUR TURKEY AND PUMPKIN PIE!

Not much new here!

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Another busy weekend with the hunters here. My weekend was spent cooking, baking and keeping drinks filled. I am relieved that there is only one more weekend left for hunting as I need to start concentrating on Christmas! I love Christmas!

Today the weather was a warm 48 degrees and sunny so I decided to get my outside Christmas decorations up before the weather turns nasty and cold.

We don't put up much outside...lots inside though! Just a wreath, a little lighted deer and some garland on the step railing. This year I also hung some cute little signs in the birch tree outside the front door....but that's it. It didn't take me long but I am glad that it is done so I don't have to think about it anymore!

I took some time to move furniture around in the livingroom, give it a good cleaning so I can put up our tree after Thanksgiving. A little baking and some visiting with company and that rounded up my weekend and my day today.

Just waiting for Pasie and Luke to come in from hunting. I am hoping to hear a shot but it is almost time to come in so I think they will be skunked again today. Well, there is always tomorrow.

Have a great evening everyone with your loved ones! :)