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Good morning friends! How was your Thanksgiving? We had a fabulous Thanksgiving, we spent the day with family and friends, we cooked and ate too much, went to the Blessing fo the Hounds, played games and more. It is hard to believe that we crammed so much fun into 24 hours. Today I am laying low, I am under the weather and have a sore throat. What are your plans for the day? Will you be shopping the Black Friday sales? Or staying home and enjoying some leftovers? Whatever you do I hope that you enjoy it.

I have an abbreviated Friday Favorites to share this week but I hope that you enjoy it. Grab your cup of coffee or chocolate and lets get to it.

Friday Favorites including food, finds, books and more.

Food

Turkey Noodle Soup is on the menu this weekend here and I would guess at many other homes, if you are looking for a recipe this one looks delicious.

If you have already moved onto Christmas baking then here are a few respects you might want to try, Easy Peppermint Meringues​.

Vegan, easy to make and delicious Gingerbread Cookies.

These chocolate covered Oreos can’t really even be called a recipe because it is only two ingredients, cookies and chocolate. That said, they are delicious and make a beautiful and easy gift for friends and family.

Articles

What Was on the Menu at the First Thanksgiving?

How to Be Grateful Cultivating gratitude can improve your life, rewire your brain, and influence those around you. Here’s how to get started.

Practicing gratitude makes people happier, according to science. Here’s how to make it a habit.

Why you say yes to requests – even if you shouldn’t

Disney and Hunter Boot fans will love this collaboration!

19 of The Worlds Most Magical Christmas Towns

16 Weekend Getaways in Upstate New York Where You’ll Find a Winter Wonderland

Ten Ways to Confront the Climate Crisis Without Losing Hope

A little video to get you ready for the season.

Books

I have been reading old favorites this week so I do not have any new books to share with you but you can find all of my book selections in My Book Shop!

Don’t forget to get out your kids Christmas books and place them in a basket. Make a point this December of shutting off all electronics for at least 1 hour so that you can read, relax and be present with your kids or grandkids this holidays season. If you need more children’s books suggestions check out this post, and this one too.

If you are looking for Book Gifts for family and friends you can find a few suggestions here.

Finds

It’s Black Friday and there are tons of things on sale that you might like for yourself or family and friends.

H&M 30% off the whole store!

Porcelain Trinket Jar os so cute and would make a wonderful gift filled with homemade candy or nuts.

I love these small snowman plates!

And this quilted jacket

Anthropologie: 30% Off Sale, Discounts in Cart

I bought this perfume for myself!

Pottery Barn 40% Robes/Slippers 25% off Stockings 30% off throws/Bedding

Target has great prices on toys, appliances, clothing, Christmas decor and even Christmas candy. It is a one stop shop!

I hope that you have a fabulous day friends! Enjoy your weekend.

P.S. Here are a few more Christas Finds you might enjoy.