Holiday Attire & What's Up November

We are half way through a full week back to school and work!

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In other news, I am sharing some amazing pieces for all your upcoming holiday gatherings 

on The Blended Blog today!

Like these....

Aren't these sequin leggings awesome?

If these aren't your style, I am featuring some low key options as well ;)

You can check it all out here!

Now it's time for...

Linking up with Mel, Shay  & Sheaffer

What we're eating this week...

Monday - Taco Boats

Tuesday - Out after X's basketball game

Wednesday - Lasagna

Thursday - Leftovers

Friday & Saturday - Pizza and all the party foods ;)

What I'm reminiscing about...

How 7 years ago I was in my last week of pregnancy with X!

It was my last week before truly becoming a mom.

It was my last week of going to the bathroom by myself too! 🤣🤣

I'll give up the privacy any day of the week for this cutie!

What I'm loving...

All the great deals I got this past weekend online!

What we've been up to...

Birthday parties with friends

 As good as it gets with that many boys full of energy ;)

Hosting my annual Favorite Things Party!

Full recap coming tomorrow!

Celebrating Thanksgiving with my Aunt who is a nursing home a few days early,

And then celebrating on the big day with my two guys 💖

Watching X get ready for basketball season!

What I'm dreading...

I have a love/hate relationship for the holidays.

I really do love all the hustle & bustle,

the music,

buying Christmas presents, etc.

What I don't like/dread is the stress from figuring out where we are going to be when and such :(

Side note: I love the movie Four Christmases, but I don't like how similar my life is :/

Speaking of Four Christmases, how can you not love this scene...

What I'm working on...

Finishing up my Christmas shopping!

I have a few more items to pick up/order and I will be done!!

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What I'm excited about...

My hair appointment next week!

My hair needs some serious love!

What I'm watching/reading...

Manifest, This Is Us, lots and lots of college and NFL football!

The Thanksgiving Day parade!

I loved getting to see The Best D@mn Band In The Land kick off the parade!

 And of course my favorite balloon...

Honestly, I never get to see it...so getting to watch the entire parade this year was kind of nice :)

What I'm listening to...

All the Christmas music!!!

What I'm wearing...

Lots of sweater and boot combos for work and out with friends and family.

And lots of graphic tees when hanging out at home watching football, or doing a little holiday shopping :)

I haven't worn this one yet, but it is ready to go for this weekend because.....

What I'm doing this weekend...

Celebrating my little guy's 7th birthday with a football themed party!

And then watching the Ohio State Buckeyes play in the Big 10 Championship game on Saturday night!

What I'm looking forward to next month...

So many things!

X's birthday,

my 40th birthday,

Christmas,

New Year's!

It's going to be a great month!

What else is new...

I shared some Christmas present ideas that are great for the whole family or even that hard to shop for relative on Monday.

Check it out here :)

Don't forget to link up your fashion post with me and The Blended Blog below!

Kellyann. Sarah. Andrea. Deena. Carrie

Lana. Vanessa. Whitney. Abbie. Shelly


XOXO ~ Vanessa

An InLinkz Link-up

Giving Thanks | TBB Asks November

1. Have you ever kept a gratitude journal?

No, but I write notes every now and then.

I have started completing my 52 Lists for Happiness...does that count?!?

2. Hosting Thanksgiving at your house?

Nope!

We tried it once right after we got married, but it was a little rough mixing our families together.

Plus, we are still living in the townhouse while we remodel this year.

Maybe next year I will be brave enough to try mixing everyone again ;)

3. Favorite food from the Thanksgiving meal?

You will think I'm crazy, but the crispy skin on the turkey is SOOOOO Good!

Plus the dark meat is good too!

We don't eat turkey throughout the year like the rest of the items, so it is definitely my favorite.

4. What one thing in Nature are you most grateful for?

That I live in a place that I get to see the leaves change colors on the trees.

5. Pumpkin Pie: Yes or No?

Yep, but no whipped cream for me.

6. Traditional Cookbook: Yes or No?

Absolutely!

Please don't serve me some strange or new thing you found.
Keep things simple....and plain ;)

7. Oven Baked or Deep Fried Turkey?

Oven

Actually I don't think that I have ever had a deep fried turkey but I am sure I would like it!

8. Thanksgiving Leftovers: Yes or No?

Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter are about the only times I will eat leftovers!

9. What is one household product you are most grateful for?

Maybe a vacuum?

Any household item?

100% a flat screen TV!

10. Are you most grateful for home cooked meals or restaurant meals?

Restaurant meals all the way!

No mess, no clean up.

But on holidays I will take a home cooked meal :)

How about you?

Let me know in the comments below what you are grateful for.

And don't forget to head over to The Blended Blog and link up with us today!

Or share your answers on Instagram or Facebook and use #tbbasks

XOXO ~ Vanessa

What's Up Wednesday | November

Linking with Mel, Shay & Sheaffer for...

What we're eating this week...

We are eating lighter at the beginning of the week so we can fill up on all the Thanksgiving yummy-ness!

What I'm reminiscing about...

Our cat Diamond.

It was a year ago that we had to put him to sleep :(

What I'm loving...

That I am off until Monday!

Bring on the turkey, pie, comfy clothes, and Christmas shopping!

And these new dishes we just ordered from Pottery Barn and Pier 1!

Eek!

Landon Plaid set

Snow Forest set

I swapped out the birch tree salad plates for these...

Buck Salad plates

#youknowyouranadultwhen

What we've been up to...

Birthday parties,

working,

and getting ready for the holidays!

What I'm dreading...

The added stress that the holidays always bring :(

What I'm working on...

Putting the finishing touches on X's birthday party,

finishing my Christmas shopping,

and trying to come up with ideas for a trip for Mic's 40th birthday in January!

Any suggestions?

What I'm excited about...

Christmas is coming!!!!

What I'm watching/reading...

I have been sucked into The Voice by my dad ;)

But now I am SO behind on This Is Us, Dancing with the Stars (but I did see who won last night) and The Blacklist :(

And Mic and I are still trying to squeeze in episodes of Game of Thrones when we can.

What I'm listening to...

All the Christmas music I can!

What I'm wearing...

For some who has disliked open front cardigans for a very long time, I am loving them right now!

New York & Co Sold Out

I had a couple that I started wearing more lately and I even picked a few more!

As I type this I am currently wearing this one :)

So cozy!

Buffalo Plaid - currently 50% off at Old Navy

What I'm doing this weekend...

Chillin' after we stuff ourselves on Thanksgiving.

And hopefully doing some shopping :)

What I'm looking forward to next month...

X's 6th birthday party,

my birthday,

Christmas,

and New Year's!

What else is new...

I just signed X up for Upwards Basketball!

I can't wait to watch this kid ballin' every Friday this winter!!

And I recently hosted my Favorite Things exchange party!