Prep Genrl Weekly Prep Thread: Nov. 23 - Nov. 29, 2025
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ginnie6
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I got the den dusted today. My collection of oil lamps were bad. As much as I love my woodstove I hate the dust it makes. Then I got the hallway and my sewing room cleaned and my bathroom. Tomorrow is my bedroom.
I finally sat down this afternoon and quilted for awhile. That was nice. As soon as I got that quilt out Rufus came and piled himself in the recliner with me and then one of the cats joined us. As long as I was working the house was comfy but to sit still it was chilly. So a good afternoon to quilt.
I finally sat down this afternoon and quilted for awhile. That was nice. As soon as I got that quilt out Rufus came and piled himself in the recliner with me and then one of the cats joined us. As long as I was working the house was comfy but to sit still it was chilly. So a good afternoon to quilt.
QFT. My attitude is a little better. I just need to get thru tomorrow at work, and I'll have a couple days off to make myself behave.
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie
I will have time off soon. I have to go do some work-related things in the morning, but I'll keep those tasks as short as possible. If nothing else, it sounds like we're getting snow on Friday, and I have to get the leaves off the sidewalk and spray more lube on the garage door rollers.
I had one drawer that I could not keep organized simply because I had way too much stuff in it. I found a small tote and went through the drawer putting utensils I seldom use in it and moved it into the laundry room cupboard. Then I was able to properly organize the drawer, and I know exactly where to find the other items.
I was helping a friend unpack into her new kitchen and she started to put her hot pads in a drawer away from the stove. I pointed out she should put things closest to where she uses them and pointed to the drawer next to the stove. She gave me this look like duh why didn't I think of that.
I was watching a cooking vlog today and this woman pulled open a large drawer with everything just tossed in and she spent a couple minutes digging for a large spoon before she found it. Disorganization is a frustrating waste of time. The time it takes to put things away properly in an organized drawer is much less than time wasted searching to find an item every time you need something from that drawer.
I was helping a friend unpack into her new kitchen and she started to put her hot pads in a drawer away from the stove. I pointed out she should put things closest to where she uses them and pointed to the drawer next to the stove. She gave me this look like duh why didn't I think of that.
I was watching a cooking vlog today and this woman pulled open a large drawer with everything just tossed in and she spent a couple minutes digging for a large spoon before she found it. Disorganization is a frustrating waste of time. The time it takes to put things away properly in an organized drawer is much less than time wasted searching to find an item every time you need something from that drawer.
thompson
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I did a similar thing with some of the kitchen things I use only a few times a year and it really makes a big difference having a separate place for them.
The door from the garage into the house opens up into the utility room, and two steps to the left of the door is an entrance to the kitchen (it's a galley kitchen). On the back wall of the garage just adjacent to the door to the house, I have one of those big heavy-weight bearing 6-foot+ steel shelves. I keep my extra crockpot, less frequently used kitchen appliances, extra cookware, my huge stock pot, specialty baking pans, disposable foil pans, extra utensils, etc., all stuff that another lifetime ago would have been stored on shelving in the basement. (Basements in Texas are extremely rare, and this is much handier.)
I put each item in a clear plastic bag so I can readily see what it is, but it's protected from dust and bugs that may sneak into the garage. The door to the garage is just a few steps from the stove, sink, and main prep area, so it's no big deal to fetch something.
ginnie6
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Well I'm up and dressed, coffee in hand, still need to do my hair though. Got an appointment I don't want to go to but I guess I will. Two more of these weekly ones and then I'm done. I'm still in my "don't want to leave the house" mode, which after today I can stay in lol.
Having company for Thanksgiving has given me a huge push to clean and organize which I needed. I've gotten rid of lots during this past week. Stuff we don't need or is worn out, some to goodwill and the rest to the dump. Dh comes in tonight and is off the rest of the week. Now maybe I can maintain this....
We did decide that this year for the first time in almost 40 years we will have a fake Christmas tree. I always loved having a real tree but they've gotten so expensive and every year when we spend that money all I think about is what else we could've done with it. Plus I've been told this year prices will be even more. We mentioned it last year and he went ahead and bought one off an auction site for like $3. I took a look at it last weekend and I think it will work. We'll put it up this weekend and use it this year. If I absolutely hate it then after Christmas we'll try to find one on sale we like better. I hate to not support a farmer but we have to make the most of what we have.
Tomorrow is our last "warm" day. It's chilly out there right now but I think the woodstove will be going by Thursday. Might not need it during the day with the cooking happening but by that night we definitely will. The lows are going to be in the 30's. Welcome to the South, shorts in the day and fuzzy blankets and warm pj's at night.
Having company for Thanksgiving has given me a huge push to clean and organize which I needed. I've gotten rid of lots during this past week. Stuff we don't need or is worn out, some to goodwill and the rest to the dump. Dh comes in tonight and is off the rest of the week. Now maybe I can maintain this....
We did decide that this year for the first time in almost 40 years we will have a fake Christmas tree. I always loved having a real tree but they've gotten so expensive and every year when we spend that money all I think about is what else we could've done with it. Plus I've been told this year prices will be even more. We mentioned it last year and he went ahead and bought one off an auction site for like $3. I took a look at it last weekend and I think it will work. We'll put it up this weekend and use it this year. If I absolutely hate it then after Christmas we'll try to find one on sale we like better. I hate to not support a farmer but we have to make the most of what we have.
Tomorrow is our last "warm" day. It's chilly out there right now but I think the woodstove will be going by Thursday. Might not need it during the day with the cooking happening but by that night we definitely will. The lows are going to be in the 30's. Welcome to the South, shorts in the day and fuzzy blankets and warm pj's at night.
WanderLore
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Wow I am loving this delivery thing from Walmart. Never thought we would get it out here in the boonies.
WanderLore
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It's pouring rain right now. They say a bit of snow tomorrow.
I butchered one of the turkeys Sunday afternoon. It dressed out at 18 1/2 pounds. Much more reasonable than the over forty pounds from last year. I have my menu written out and my to-do list. Hopefully things will go smoothly.
My ear has regained a tiny amount of hearing. I can hear the dial tone on our land line just barely. I have 2 more steroid pills left. They will be finished tomorrow. The steroids have helped my sciatic nerve pain a lot. I am sleeping much better. That has been a happy side affect. I hope this ear clears up soon. It's getting really aggravating not be able to tell where sounds are coming from or what they are.
I think the only place we need to go this week might be the post office to pick up a package. We baby sat yesterday till the other grandmother got done getting her check up. We had a package to pick up then too.
Our rain that was talked up by the weather guy started out going to be 4-5 inches ended up less than an inch. Then yesterday we got another inch. I think corporate is telling the news to talk stuff up for views. We get better weather from some of the internet weather forecasters.
I am thinking about making my dressing a day ahead, refrigerating it, and cooking it the day we eat. Has anyone done that? Any tips if you have. I know I should take the pan out of the fridge for a bit before putting it in a hot oven.
Time to start knocking out that list. Have a blessed day everyone and Happy Thanksgiving if I don't get time to comment before the holiday.
My ear has regained a tiny amount of hearing. I can hear the dial tone on our land line just barely. I have 2 more steroid pills left. They will be finished tomorrow. The steroids have helped my sciatic nerve pain a lot. I am sleeping much better. That has been a happy side affect. I hope this ear clears up soon. It's getting really aggravating not be able to tell where sounds are coming from or what they are.
I think the only place we need to go this week might be the post office to pick up a package. We baby sat yesterday till the other grandmother got done getting her check up. We had a package to pick up then too.
Our rain that was talked up by the weather guy started out going to be 4-5 inches ended up less than an inch. Then yesterday we got another inch. I think corporate is telling the news to talk stuff up for views. We get better weather from some of the internet weather forecasters.
I am thinking about making my dressing a day ahead, refrigerating it, and cooking it the day we eat. Has anyone done that? Any tips if you have. I know I should take the pan out of the fridge for a bit before putting it in a hot oven.
Time to start knocking out that list. Have a blessed day everyone and Happy Thanksgiving if I don't get time to comment before the holiday.
SouthernBreeze
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For anyone who has hung out in the prep threads for a while knows that I'm all for organization and keeping a tidy clean house, almost to the point of being OCD about it, LOL. Being a person who has anxiety attacks from time to time, keeping things well organized and tidy helps me out a lot. I'm so glad that Cary isn't a messy husband, too. If I just let things go, I get that overwhelmed feeling, and it makes me anxious. So, my best bet is to keep things good from the start.
We got lots of rain with thunder overnight. It started around 7 pm and stopped around 4:30 am. Good hard rain, too. A cold front will be coming through , today. High today of 70, but tomorrow's high of only 54. Our temps go down hill from there. By next week, high's only in the 40's.
I already have 2 pies made and in the freezer for Thanksgiving. I'll make the deviled eggs, tomorrow, and keep those in the fridge. I just bought a package of dinner rolls, and everything else will be cooked at Mom's when we get there. Mostly veggies. Mom made the dressing about a week ago, and put it in the freezer. She'll make the turkey and giblet gravy, but that's all I'm allowing her to do. I want her off her leg, not standing in the kitchen cooking all morning on Thanksgiving. She has an appointment with her NP again today.
We got lots of rain with thunder overnight. It started around 7 pm and stopped around 4:30 am. Good hard rain, too. A cold front will be coming through , today. High today of 70, but tomorrow's high of only 54. Our temps go down hill from there. By next week, high's only in the 40's.
I already have 2 pies made and in the freezer for Thanksgiving. I'll make the deviled eggs, tomorrow, and keep those in the fridge. I just bought a package of dinner rolls, and everything else will be cooked at Mom's when we get there. Mostly veggies. Mom made the dressing about a week ago, and put it in the freezer. She'll make the turkey and giblet gravy, but that's all I'm allowing her to do. I want her off her leg, not standing in the kitchen cooking all morning on Thanksgiving. She has an appointment with her NP again today.
My sausage dressing is all fully cooked before going in the turkey..I make a lot....and put in the fridge..then have plenty for the leftovers...we then freeze the remaining in meal size portions to have with chicken during the year..it makes a wonderful side..l have been doing that for years....no problem ever with anyone getting sick..
I would not do it if everything is not cooked prior to mixing it all together
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie
Ha! I really have to work at keeping things tidy, but I'm a lot better than I used to be. Making myself go through the house each evening to put things away has made a huge difference in eliminating piles on the entryway bench, kitchen counter, sofa, coffee table, and my desk.
I admire those of you who are tidy by nature! I come home tired and make little messes trying to push myself through the remaining tasks for the day. That was better in the summer because I was less tired overall. It really helped when after a bad night, I could go back to bed and sleep as late as I needed to. I'm really looking forward to that in retirement.
Onward! I was waiting for the fog to lift. I've got to go do something things at work and then I'm off and will hit the library and grocery store.
If I'm not around, I'm fine! I've got some house projects I need to do before the snow comes in on Friday.
Added: I'm going to grill a little steak and steam veggies for T-Day, with pumpkin pie (and whip cream!) for dessert. That's special without having to fuss. I'm really looking forward to hanging out in my comfy sweats and watching some movies. I really need the rest.
I admire those of you who are tidy by nature! I come home tired and make little messes trying to push myself through the remaining tasks for the day. That was better in the summer because I was less tired overall. It really helped when after a bad night, I could go back to bed and sleep as late as I needed to. I'm really looking forward to that in retirement.
Onward! I was waiting for the fog to lift. I've got to go do something things at work and then I'm off and will hit the library and grocery store.
If I'm not around, I'm fine! I've got some house projects I need to do before the snow comes in on Friday.
Added: I'm going to grill a little steak and steam veggies for T-Day, with pumpkin pie (and whip cream!) for dessert. That's special without having to fuss. I'm really looking forward to hanging out in my comfy sweats and watching some movies. I really need the rest.
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Thankfully, I don't have to do Thanksgiving again this year. A few years ago, I got so overwhelmed that one of my DDILs that lives in the city took it over and it worked out great because she also has a very small extended family and we all spend it together. I've mentioned before, my other DDIL and DS go to my relative's house and cook a small Thanksgiving meal for him ...he's alone but will not leave his house except for doctor visits. Last year we went out to eat with the family in the city and that was even better so we are doing the same this year and taking desserts since we'll go back to their house after we eat for a long visit.
I am so busy with my business this time of year that in my older years, it's just too much to do that and host. Speaking of my business, I make products that are very popular gift items. The prices are modest and nothing I make is over $10. This is the slowest year I've ever had, so far. I think, with the inflated price of groceries, etc., people are doing good to feed themselves and put a little something under the tree at Christmas for the kids. It's a good thing I don't need that money and it's too early to know for sure. It's honestly a little bit of a relief because I am hosting Christmas and I need a break to get ready for that.
I'm inspired by @anna43 's post about the drawers. I have a hoosier cabinet in my kitchen that stores a ton of my kitchen gear. That very large tin lined drawer that is for bread holds all the utensils I need but seldom use. I'm also getting a tub for them and reclaiming that drawer for my bread. I've got it on a shelf in my pie safe along with snack items that the grands and DH can get to easily...it seems to never have enough room.
I am so busy with my business this time of year that in my older years, it's just too much to do that and host. Speaking of my business, I make products that are very popular gift items. The prices are modest and nothing I make is over $10. This is the slowest year I've ever had, so far. I think, with the inflated price of groceries, etc., people are doing good to feed themselves and put a little something under the tree at Christmas for the kids. It's a good thing I don't need that money and it's too early to know for sure. It's honestly a little bit of a relief because I am hosting Christmas and I need a break to get ready for that.
I'm inspired by @anna43 's post about the drawers. I have a hoosier cabinet in my kitchen that stores a ton of my kitchen gear. That very large tin lined drawer that is for bread holds all the utensils I need but seldom use. I'm also getting a tub for them and reclaiming that drawer for my bread. I've got it on a shelf in my pie safe along with snack items that the grands and DH can get to easily...it seems to never have enough room.
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I am exactly like you...the struggle to be more organized is real. It's not that I don't work a lot, it's just that other things get priority and making a living has always been one of them. Since I make my living at home, I always feel like that comes first.
WanderLore
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I'm tidy too. Nowadays I can get all the clutter out and that's been wonderful. Much easier to tidy up.
SouthernBreeze
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I'm glad we only have a very small family that we give gifts to. We always put a certain amount of cash in a Christmas card, and that's it. No stress at all about what to try to find for gifts.
On the idea of canning gravy...
I have been considering it since the subject was brought up
When I fry pork chops I bread them in seasoned flour and brown them well in olive oil...then remove them from the pan...DH likes his chops neatly falling apart fork tender...so i make gravy from the drippings and some of the remaining seasoned flour.....then I return the chops to the pan to simmer slowly..when I do that I add a lot of water to the pan...as it simmers it thickens as the excess water cooks away...if the chops aren't super tender i add more water..and have gravy that is is more like broth than gravy..then continue to simmer..by the time the chops are tender my gravy has thickened again
I never do this with my turkey gravy...i simmer my giblets and save the turkey broth..make the gravy from flour and drippings and add the cooked finely chopped giblets..
DH loves gravy so after the leftovers I never have any left to worry about..
But what if I added a lot of the leftover turkey broth to the gravy ...making it nearly as thin as the broth...runny gravy....then canned that in pints 75 minutes
It wouldn't thicken because..it couldn't evaporate the excess it liquid...but when you wanted to use it..you could reduce it rapidly on a relatively high setting..
I have frozen ice cube trays of turkey broth to use over my frozen dressing when I heat.. later in the year..
I have been considering it since the subject was brought up
When I fry pork chops I bread them in seasoned flour and brown them well in olive oil...then remove them from the pan...DH likes his chops neatly falling apart fork tender...so i make gravy from the drippings and some of the remaining seasoned flour.....then I return the chops to the pan to simmer slowly..when I do that I add a lot of water to the pan...as it simmers it thickens as the excess water cooks away...if the chops aren't super tender i add more water..and have gravy that is is more like broth than gravy..then continue to simmer..by the time the chops are tender my gravy has thickened again
I never do this with my turkey gravy...i simmer my giblets and save the turkey broth..make the gravy from flour and drippings and add the cooked finely chopped giblets..
DH loves gravy so after the leftovers I never have any left to worry about..
But what if I added a lot of the leftover turkey broth to the gravy ...making it nearly as thin as the broth...runny gravy....then canned that in pints 75 minutes
It wouldn't thicken because..it couldn't evaporate the excess it liquid...but when you wanted to use it..you could reduce it rapidly on a relatively high setting..
I have frozen ice cube trays of turkey broth to use over my frozen dressing when I heat.. later in the year..
For years when I exchanged gifts with fri..I always wanted an ornament for my tree..as the years have gone by so many of them have passed...it is a special joy to think of them when i when I hang those ornaments on the tree..gone but not forgotten ..it brings a bit of them to the holidays...
I saved serving dishes from family members who have passed and use those at Thanksgiving and Christmas so a part of them is still with us..for the holidays...I think this began with my Aunt always having things that belonged my grandmother on her holiday table..I always meant lot to my Dad to have a bit his mother on the table...she passed while he was in the army during WWII..because he was still state side..he did make it home to say goodbye but just in time...I think he always regretted not being able to spend more time with her before she passed....
I saved serving dishes from family members who have passed and use those at Thanksgiving and Christmas so a part of them is still with us..for the holidays...I think this began with my Aunt always having things that belonged my grandmother on her holiday table..I always meant lot to my Dad to have a bit his mother on the table...she passed while he was in the army during WWII..because he was still state side..he did make it home to say goodbye but just in time...I think he always regretted not being able to spend more time with her before she passed....
WanderLore
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I'm looking for an ornament that you can put a picture in, for Scot.
I'm cooking stuff on the coal stove. Working great.
I'm cooking stuff on the coal stove. Working great.
SouthernBreeze
TB Fanatic
I love cooking on my wood stove. Works great for me, too.
I hope you find the ornament!
I suppose you could do an experimental batch and see how thick it is after it cools down. The higher temps in the pressure canner may allow it to thicken more...probably not but I'm just thinking out loud. If you did a very thin gravy you could easily thicken it after opening with a little corn starch slurry added when you heat it up.
Rosered and Whipporwill Hollow both have videos on YT canning meat and gravy. There was a video canning sausage gravy that looks pretty thick. I would probably do it in pint regular mouth jars because they are narrower and the heat would have less mass to penetrate.
As a rule, Rosered's canning experiments are very scienetific since she is a scientist with that gadget of hers. I didn't watch the video. She would be the very one that could give you the best answer.
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie
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Probably Hobby Lobby would have them, too.
If you know how to cut plexiglass, you could maybe cut out a nice bulb shape and use rubber cement to stick his photo on the back. We made those in a craft class at one point. We used some sort of electric heat pen on thin plexiglass. I don't know. I think I'd buy something at one of the craft stores.
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie
My variation: when the cubes are frozen, I transfer them to a Ziploc bag to save space. If they are totally frozen, they won't stick together.
I like this one!
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Summerthyme
Custom Keepsake Photo Rustic Wood Ornament
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Summerthyme
thompson
Certa Bonum Certamen
@Digger, I've done that for a long time, starting years ago when I'd host 20+ people for Thanksgiving, and still do it when it's just the three of us. I don't put giblets or oysters in mine (heresy to some, I know!), so I'm not worried about food safety. Get it all made and in a pan, cover with foil and refrigerate, then take it out and let it sit for 10 minutes or so in the warm kitchen, take off the foil and into the oven it goes. I make mine just a tad wetter than some, so we get a crunchier crust on the top that everyone here likes, but it's still moist. I do the same with mashed potatoes: fix them the day before, cover and put in the fridge, then put in the oven until hot. It sure cuts down on the last minute scramble to get everything on the table at the same time.
kyrsyan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Been a hectic day. Two grocery pickups and a bulk grocery pickup. Bonus was I got the normal groceries before the bulk. And there were only 6 orders for the bulk truck. Since it started to pour, the driver was just handing stuff out of the back of the truck. Everyone pulled up close and the site manager sent us off as soon as all of our items were accounted for. Since my order was small, I was gone in about 15 minutes. And son is hunting to find where I hid the pepperoni. Because he knows that pepperoni was on that truck.
And then diffussing boss situations, and coaching an employee on how to set up things so that she doesn't keep rushing some things and making mistakes as a result. And argh for people who don't actually think about what they are doing, and what they are not communicating clearly, and what they are not "hearing", and how to fix all of those things. "Slow down" is not always the answer, even if someone likes to quote it A LOT.
Parents' new Bible arrived. I was absolutely not thrilled with the packaging. Edges are now rounded because it was just put in one of those plastic shipping bags. But otherwise it is in really good condition. I'm thinking about taking it over on Thanksgiving so it doesn't possibly get more damaged.
Anyways, off to work for another hour or so before I call it quits.
And then diffussing boss situations, and coaching an employee on how to set up things so that she doesn't keep rushing some things and making mistakes as a result. And argh for people who don't actually think about what they are doing, and what they are not communicating clearly, and what they are not "hearing", and how to fix all of those things. "Slow down" is not always the answer, even if someone likes to quote it A LOT.
Parents' new Bible arrived. I was absolutely not thrilled with the packaging. Edges are now rounded because it was just put in one of those plastic shipping bags. But otherwise it is in really good condition. I'm thinking about taking it over on Thanksgiving so it doesn't possibly get more damaged.
Anyways, off to work for another hour or so before I call it quits.
SouthernBreeze
TB Fanatic
Mom makes her dressing up to a month in advance, cooks it, and freezes it. The day before Thanksgiving, she takes it out of the freezer to thaw in the fridge. She then takes the thawed dressing out of the fridge and it goes into the oven to heat up. It's always still very moist. She covers hers in aluminum foil, before it goes into the freezer. I always make my pies in advance for the freezer wrapped in aluminum foil. Just take out and thaw. The more you can make ahead the better. I'll be doing the deviled eggs, tomorrow. That way, when I get to Mom's Thanksgiving day, all I have to cook are a few veggies.
Woke up to fog and rain and LOTS of wind today. We're under a wind advisory until 6 a.m. tomorrow. I was about blown off my feet when I walked across the street for Bible study!
For a picture frame ornament, use a wooden or plastic ring intended to hang curtains. They have a little loop on one side that is intended to sew to the curtain which will be your hanging ring. Crop the picture to fit, fix to a cardboard circle and glue into the ring then finish the back with a circle of felt. Use a ribbon to hang. I have a bunch of cross-stitch ornaments I made that way.
A large number of my ornaments were either made by me or my m-i-l who was always crafty and made some really neat ornaments. A few are crafts my kids made in Sunday school. I haven't put up a tree or decorated much for the past two years since we've had our family Christmas in January.
I think I'm organized for Thanksgiving. Tomorrow I will bake pies, precook sweet potatoes, set the table and get out the dishes needed to for casseroles. I will also figure out the time for the turkey breast and check if it is thawed enough. I have all ingredients organized in the laundry room cupboard and did dishes and cleaned counters today so ready to get going right away tomorrow. I'm eating leftovers this week trying to get the fridge cleared for Thanksgiving leftovers so will not have any pans from meals plus using paper plates to keep things clean.
For a picture frame ornament, use a wooden or plastic ring intended to hang curtains. They have a little loop on one side that is intended to sew to the curtain which will be your hanging ring. Crop the picture to fit, fix to a cardboard circle and glue into the ring then finish the back with a circle of felt. Use a ribbon to hang. I have a bunch of cross-stitch ornaments I made that way.
A large number of my ornaments were either made by me or my m-i-l who was always crafty and made some really neat ornaments. A few are crafts my kids made in Sunday school. I haven't put up a tree or decorated much for the past two years since we've had our family Christmas in January.
I think I'm organized for Thanksgiving. Tomorrow I will bake pies, precook sweet potatoes, set the table and get out the dishes needed to for casseroles. I will also figure out the time for the turkey breast and check if it is thawed enough. I have all ingredients organized in the laundry room cupboard and did dishes and cleaned counters today so ready to get going right away tomorrow. I'm eating leftovers this week trying to get the fridge cleared for Thanksgiving leftovers so will not have any pans from meals plus using paper plates to keep things clean.
patriotgal
Veteran Member
I cooked ahead when cooking for big gatherings. This year it will just be the 2 of us so no industrial size pans or bowls.
We rented a small home once that was owned by an engineer. He designed an awesome kitchen. You could reach everything from the center and there was a place for everything. Best kitchen I have ever cooked in.
DGS was allowed to text from boot camp today. Nice to hear from him. He gets a week or 2 for Christmas.
Kids want us to spend 3 weeks in KC. Corporate already approved my request to work from there when visiting. Just have to make sure properties ready for winter and pay bills in advance. DGS will be there since boot camp is close. Will have to think about it. And look at long range forecasts.
Our dollar tree closed. I really like the various sizes of containers there for organizing. Currently using some in my kitchen cabinets. Mexican foods, Asian foods, seasonings, etc. As we sort and go through things, my main goal is to have a place for everything we keep.
Tenant left behind 2 really nice homemade quilts. One featured embroidered cats. Someone put a lot of love and effort into that quilt. Fortunately Great Grand saw them and claimed them. I am already drowning in quilts.
Situation at work was driving me nuts today. I am supposed to send correspondence for a patient. 4 tries got me nowhere. Several of us were having issues with it. Of course I end up with 3 cases requiring this intervention. When I got a short break I started googling and playing around in outlook. Bingo. Devised a simple solution that doesn't break any HIPAA rules. Made my day. Had sound issues only to discover work software was muting me. Aargh.
Learned how to create an ebay listing in less than 5 minutes using my phone as camera. Now I just have to find time to do it.
We rented a small home once that was owned by an engineer. He designed an awesome kitchen. You could reach everything from the center and there was a place for everything. Best kitchen I have ever cooked in.
DGS was allowed to text from boot camp today. Nice to hear from him. He gets a week or 2 for Christmas.
Kids want us to spend 3 weeks in KC. Corporate already approved my request to work from there when visiting. Just have to make sure properties ready for winter and pay bills in advance. DGS will be there since boot camp is close. Will have to think about it. And look at long range forecasts.
Our dollar tree closed. I really like the various sizes of containers there for organizing. Currently using some in my kitchen cabinets. Mexican foods, Asian foods, seasonings, etc. As we sort and go through things, my main goal is to have a place for everything we keep.
Tenant left behind 2 really nice homemade quilts. One featured embroidered cats. Someone put a lot of love and effort into that quilt. Fortunately Great Grand saw them and claimed them. I am already drowning in quilts.
Situation at work was driving me nuts today. I am supposed to send correspondence for a patient. 4 tries got me nowhere. Several of us were having issues with it. Of course I end up with 3 cases requiring this intervention. When I got a short break I started googling and playing around in outlook. Bingo. Devised a simple solution that doesn't break any HIPAA rules. Made my day. Had sound issues only to discover work software was muting me. Aargh.
Learned how to create an ebay listing in less than 5 minutes using my phone as camera. Now I just have to find time to do it.
If I do freeze the broth...after it is frozen I just put it in with the dressing
WanderLore
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Lots of cooking and food prep. Going over tending neighbors dogs while her hubs in hospital.
Weather has been so mild. It's coming though.
Cleaned the junk basket on the shelf out.
Just loved the Walmart delivery. Order was perfect, early and things I ordered online were cheaper than the store.
My oldest daughter will be 40 on Thanksgiving Day, wow where did the years go? Made her a cake and some gifts.
I like the idea of making the ornament but I'd have to have the supplies to do so. Have to see what I got.
Weather has been so mild. It's coming though.
Cleaned the junk basket on the shelf out.
Just loved the Walmart delivery. Order was perfect, early and things I ordered online were cheaper than the store.
My oldest daughter will be 40 on Thanksgiving Day, wow where did the years go? Made her a cake and some gifts.
I like the idea of making the ornament but I'd have to have the supplies to do so. Have to see what I got.
feralferret
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\My mother did this for many years to reduce her work load Thanksgiving day.
This year my stuffing is going to be from a box. Most of the family won't eat it and I don't want a ton left. I will use chicken broth rather than water when I make it.
It 31º/feels like -5º and the wind is howling at 31 mph steady with higher gusts. I always find it hard to sleep when the wind is howling but I have a lot to do tomorrow so guess I'll head to bed and try to sleep.
It 31º/feels like -5º and the wind is howling at 31 mph steady with higher gusts. I always find it hard to sleep when the wind is howling but I have a lot to do tomorrow so guess I'll head to bed and try to sleep.
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