“It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.”

― Germany Kent

Thanksgiving week is here, and honestly, I’m kind of excited for the feast! We’re staying home, and since we don’t have family living close to us, it will be just hubby and me, and honestly, I’m not one bit sorry about it.

We usually cook, eat, take a long walk after, have some dessert when we come back, and watch a movie or two in the evening — that’s been our holiday tradition for years now, and it’s kind of precious to me.

As far as cooking, I will be making my usual dishes which include the turkey, of course, my absolute favorite potatoes (recipe shared on my Instagram Healthy Eating highlight towards the end), stuffed portobello mushrooms (creating my own recipe), roasted green beans, stuffing with dried shitake mushrooms (store-bought and I’m adding my own mushrooms - yup, big mushroom lover here), a spring mix salad, and of course, for dessert, I’m making my own caramel apple pie (caramel sauce inspired by this recipe) and serving a pumpkin cheesecake we bought from Trader Joe’s (which, apparently, sold out immediately in our area, at least).

I’m thankful for another year of my loved ones and me being healthy, for my hubby, and for all the big and small things that we often take for granted.

What are you grateful for?

Sales not to miss:

Ancestry has several sales going on; if you’ve been eyeing or thinking of gifting this experience, now’s the time to get it.

23andme offers 50% off their Health + Ancestry kits through 11/29. This was such an interesting and fun experience for me - I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a unique gift for anyone in your life.

Things Remembered is the place to get personalized and memorable gifts for anyone in your life. We were gifted this beautiful, 2-sided personalized photo frame for our wedding years ago, and it still brings a smile to my face every time I see it. Currently, Things Remembered is offering 40% off their entire site.

Intimissimi, my favorite lingerie brand is having their Black Friday Sale of up to 50% off sitewide.

Etsy offers up to 60% off; take advantage and shop small businesses and their unique gifts for everyone on your list.

All Deciem brands, including The Ordinary, are 23% off during the entire month of November.

Target has several sales going on, plus deals of the day.

Walmart offers several sales as well, on a wide range of products, including kitchen and dining.

J.Crew Factory has several offers, including 50% off everything, plus 60% off clearance items through 11/30. I really love their stuff as they’re good quality - I’d recommend checking daily for the best price if you’ve got your eye on something.

J.Crew is currently offering 40% off your purchase, through 11/25. I would check back on Friday for most likely, even better deals unless what you’re eyeing is low in stock.

H&M offers up to 50% off select styles through 11/23; I’d also check back for more deals after today.

Old Navy has several deals going on.

Ulta has a variety of Black Friday deals, including up to 50% off on beauty and care favorites.

Dermstore offers up to 50% off.

From the bottom of my heart, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

xoxo,

Em