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Happy Sunday friends!
This week has been such a treat ā quite literally! I started the week in the beautiful Georgia mountains and made my way down to Jacksonville to see Rory, Aiden, Alex, and Shay (of course!). Iām even more excited because Reis and Jordin joined us this weekend, too!
Alex and Shay planned the most fun Halloween party for Friday night before all of the trick-or-treating festivities kicked off. They rented a bounce house and invited all the boysā friends from school and the neighborhood ā it was such a hit! We had pulled pork, ordered pizzas, and even made a little charcuterie board for everyone to snack on during the party.
It was pure joy watching the kids laugh and play together, bouncing away in their costumes! Then came trick-or-treating ā and what a blast that was. This neighborhood is just the best place to grow up in. There were so many kids out and even a few fun stops for the adults, too!
And of course, we couldnāt leave Lip out of the fun ā we dressed him up as a lion! It was absolutely hilarious and so cute. He stole the show more than once!
The next morning, we all took a family walk to burn off a bit of that candy (and soak up some sunshine). It was one of those simple, perfect moments that fills your heart ā chatting, laughing, and just being together.
Spending Halloween weekend with Rory and Aiden was the best gift. Theyāre at such a fun age where every little thing feels magical, and it made the whole weekend so special.
With love and gratitude,
Isabel
Thanksgiving is Right Around the Corner!
Can you believe itās already time to start planning Thanksgiving? Here are a few of our favorite recipes to help you get inspired for the big day:
š¦ Oven Roasted Turkey ā Tender and juicy, with herby citrus flavors and covered in garlic butter!
š„ Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes ā Creamy, buttery, and perfect for prepping early.
š Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls ā Soft, fluffy, and irresistible warm from the oven.
š½ Creamed Corn Casserole ā Sweet, creamy comfort in every bite.
š„§ Pumpkin Dump Cake ā Easy to make in just one pan!
This week's meal plan...
- Sunday: Portobello Mushroom Burger
- Monday: Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
- Tuesday: Mushroom Tacos
- Wednesday: Smoked Chicken Thighs
- Thursday: Strawberry Chicken Salad
- Friday: Bruschetta Chicken
- Saturday: BBQ Chicken Nachos
šŖ Prep Plan:
On your prep day, cook your big batch of portobello mushrooms! Once cooked and cooled, store them in airtight containers in the fridge for mushroom burgers and stuffed mushrooms.
While the mushrooms are cooking, prep your chicken! Cook a big batch of chicken thighs. Slice or shred them, then portion for chicken salad, bruschetta chicken, and chicken nachos. Store each portion separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
Want to get ahead?
- Dice tomatoes and make your bruschetta topping ahead of time for Fridayās dinner.
- Wash and slice strawberries for Thursdayās salad.
- Shred cheese and chop toppings like onions, lettuce, and cilantro for quick assembly through the week.
- Prep your favorite BBQ sauce or dressing so meals come together even faster.
Missed a week? Check out my last blog post, too!
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