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Monthly Musings {November 2024}

 Happy Thursday!! I am linking up with Holly and Patty today for the November edition of Monthly Musings!

1. Any holiday parties on tap?

Caleb will have his work Christmas party sometime and we will do a Christmas Eve get together with both of our families, but other than that I don't think we have anything planned!

2. Best holiday prep advice?

I have a whole blog post here with holiday prep tips, but my biggest piece of advice is to be present and enjoy every little moment!!

3. Share a holiday appetizer recipe that is a crowd pleaser.

Oh goodness....so many!! I love to look at recipes on Shay's site, but one thing that is really always a hit is a block of cream cheese with pepper jelly on top and served with wheat thins!!

4. What holidays do you celebrate in November and December?

Thanksgiving in November and Christmas in December.

5. Favorite holiday beverage?

I love any cranberry flavored cocktail, but my go to is always going to be red wine!!

6. What part of holiday prep is a total struggle for you?

Letting go of stress 😆.

7. Go-to holiday outfit?

Cute sweater, leather leggings/skinny jeans, cute booties. Always cute!! 

8. Do you send out holiday cards? 

We sent out cards our first Christmas married, but we haven't done one since.

9. Black Friday shopper? Yes or heck no! 

Ummmmm....we used to. But honestly it's not worth it to me anymore. I mean, stores already have Black Friday deals that have started this week.

10. Do you listen to holiday music before or after Thanksgiving? 

BEFORE.

Have a great Thursday!

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  1. Allstarme79November 21, 2024 at 5:09 AM

    Yes! Cream cheese and pepper jelly is a staple here. I can hardly take credit for it because a friend of ours makes so much pepper jelly we always have a huge store of it.

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  2. HollyNovember 21, 2024 at 6:06 AM

    Great appetizer recommendation! That is always a crowd pleaser. Love your wedding pic on the Christmas Card- just beautiful :)

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  3. Joanne November 21, 2024 at 11:15 AM

    My parents were thrilled most store have their Black Friday sales already; they were able to buy their new fridge for their new house at a hugely discounted price!

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    1. Everyday MaddieNovember 21, 2024 at 11:36 AM

      Oh wow! I have seen some good deals on Amazon already!

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