"November is the month that tucks summer into bed and pulls the blanket of winter halfway up. Days shorten like candle wicks, leaves surrender in slow-motion applause, and the air smells of woodsmoke and cinnamon. It’s a pause between the blaze of autumn and the hush of snow: crisp, reflective, and quietly preparing for the long night ahead."
Author unknown.
Things to Do in November
- Chase the last warm-ish days: Find a trail, kick through leaf piles, or go on a scenic drive to see fall foliage.
- Bake a pie or a coffee cake from scratch (like our Fresh Apple Bundt Cake!).
- Host a “Friendsgiving” potluck: Everyone brings one dish and serve Fall Sangria to the crowd
- Start a gratitude jar: and add to it daily with notes of small wins, appreciations and daily blessings. Open the jar on Thanksgiving Day
- Cozy-read by a window: Pick a romance novel, make a homemade latte and pull up your chair by a sunny window
- Plan a Spontaneous Adventure: Drive to a cafe or diner just for pie
- Have a bonfire night: with cozy blankets hot chocolate and S'mores
- Plan a Game Night: with a Hot Chocolate Bar featuring our Crockpot Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate and play board games.
- Prep for holidays without panic: Make a gift list now, wrap as you go, and avoid the December 23rd meltdown.
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Have a cozy movie night: Watch Thanksgiving-themed films such as:
- Free Birds
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
- Home for the Holidays
- Grumpy Old Men
- Planes Trains and Automobiles
- Dutch
- The Blind Side
- The Great Turkey Town Miracle
- Miracle of 34th Street
November’s short, but it’s packed with crisp air and second chances. Slow the sprint—savor the crunch.
Time to Hit the Sale Aisle!! Got a pile of Leftover Halloween Candy? Don’t let those sweet treats go to waste! Dive into our collection of over 30 creative and delicious recipes to transform your candy stash into mouthwatering desserts. From no-bake delights to gluten-free goodies and chocolate candy bar recipes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Shop smart and buy leftover Halloween candy then bake smarter, and turn your Halloween haul into blissful treats that’ll keep the festive spirit alive!
Game Day Snacks!
This fun, Football-Shaped Cheese Ball recipe is perfect for football parties. Made with cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, shredded cheese, green onions, and bacon bits, this easy appetizer is shaped like a football, coated in bacon, and decorated with sour cream laces. It’s a crowd-pleasing, flavorful dish served with crackers or chips, sure to be a game day hit.
We all love meatball subs don’t we? Savor the taste of comfort food reimagined with our bite-sized Meatball Sub Bites. This easy-to-make appetizer is a true crowd-pleaser, packing all the flavors of a classic meatball sub into tiny, mouthwatering bites. Using frozen meatballs and crescent rolls, they’re ready in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for game days, family TV or game night fun.
Ditch the processed stuff and score big with Real Cheese Queso Dip—a creamy, spicy touchdown made with actual cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese! Just 20 minutes from stove to table, this homemade Rotel queso with fresh jalapeños and green onions is the ultimate game-day upgrade. Perfect for Super Bowl parties, tailgates, or any time you crave gooey, real-ingredient deliciousness.
Cheesy Bean Dip, perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Combining refried beans, Rotel, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and cheddar cheese, this Tex-Mex dip is blended in a food processor, baked until bubbly, and topped with extra cheese. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s served hot with tortilla chips, offering a creamy, zesty appetizer that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Here’s a twist on your traditional Taco Tuesday: The 7 Can Taco Soup Recipe. It’s a one-pot wonder, packed with flavor from ranch style beans, rotel, and a secret ingredient – ranch dressing mix! Imagine that mouth-watering combination. This one-pot beef taco soup recipe can be made in the slow cooker or on the stovetop. Also you can set up a fun soup bar with toppings like cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream, and feed a crowd effortlessly!
Indulgences!
Chocolate Chip French Toast. A festive twist on a family favorite; this brioche French toast recipe is not your average breakfast. Crafted with love, and packed with chocolate chip brioche bread, cinnamon, and extra chocolate chips to guarantee a flavor blast that your family will adore. Perfect for special occasions or when you simply want to treat your loved ones with a delightful brunch. Join us in the kitchen as we craft this sweet masterpiece.
Craving a rich, indulgent dessert? Look no further than our Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. With a fudgy brownie base and a creamy frosting, these delights are the ultimate sweet treat.
Ever come across a dessert so divine, it could ‘knock you naked’? This easy box cake improv recipe is just that. Featuring a luscious blend of chocolate, caramel, cool whip and Health bars, one bite will leave you in tastebud heaven. And this Knock you Naked Cake recipe just might knock your socks off. Some call it a better than sex cake recipe!
We had a wonderful Halloween with our youngest grand babies. Set up a table out front of their house with great snacks and drinks, handed out candy to trick-or-treaters, and watched the kids go from house to house in their costumes. Pure magic!
Signed Willie and his #1 Groupie! (Aka Us!!)
