https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/ Recipes, Entertaining, Charcuterie, Boards, Travel and Lifestyle! Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:20:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-2/#comment-105447 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:00:33 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-105447 […] all together (it might be a little tense, especially the hour before the guests arrive), but that entertaining can be a family affair and we can love each other during the process. Show that when the door is opened, the smiles on our […]

]]> https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-2/#comment-26089 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:38:24 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-26089 Let’s see:
Table set – yep
Pies made – yep
Turkey defrosted and ready for the oven – yep
Carpets cleaned – yep
Bathroom painted – yep – yes my wife insisted that I repaint our master bathroom last night….
Groceries bought for Thanksgiving and Open House on Saturday – yep
Thankful for all that God has given us ? – yep
Christmas Cards bought and ready to be finished by Sunday 11/28/10 – yep
Ready to relax and enjoy the day ? yep
Sending Thanksgiving Blessings to you Sandy and your family, and to all of the people who follow your wonderful blog!!!
Blessings to you and yours
Curtis & Sherrie

]]> https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-2/#comment-26071 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:01:46 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-26071 “It’s not so much what’s on the table that matters, as what’s on the chairs” ~ W.S. Gilbert- one of my very favorite quotes…food is the obvious star of this holiday, but what’s the food without the people we love? When we leave the table we remember the “who” not the “what.”
Wishing you and yours a Thanksgiving full of love & memories! (and no stress) -xo

]]> https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-26068 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:11:36 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-26068 As much as I love the food I would say I love the time of just visiting and even playing games. Nothing else on the agenda but to visit with friends and family.

]]> https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-26065 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:47:09 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-26065 OH My, this week is going by in a furious hurry with so much to be done. This being my first year I am learning so many things and know that next time it will be much easier… well maybe not easier, but I’ll be more organized. :) Happy Thanksgiving Friend!

]]> https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-26064 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:27:45 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-26064 Sandy…I look forward to ALL being together at my twinsie’s home. I look forward to eating a fancy meal by candlelight and getting to sit and talk with my whole family!
Thank you for all your tips!

]]> https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-26061 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:23:24 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-26061 I love that sign! SO true! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I wish we could celebrate together. We are grateful for your friendship. Hugs and love!

]]> https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-26059 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:11:06 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-26059 I love the sign art! It’s so true, too. I’m thinking loudly of all my American friends and family this week.

]]> https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-26058 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:09:53 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-26058 Two days away? Why am I so calm??? JK, I really am making the effort to not “freak out” this year. It is just my family afterall…they’ve seen me at my worst (think 21+hours of labor). Out of the bunch, I am know to be the neat, organized one…so, if things are a little out of place, they are more comfortable actually!

]]> https://reluctantentertainer.com/week-4-stress-free-thanksgiving-write-out-chores-include-the-family/comment-page-1/#comment-26057 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:33:56 +0000 https://reluctantentertainer.com/?p=9376#comment-26057 I’m looking forward to our newest addition to our family! What a great thing to be thankful for :)
Thank you for your series – it is so helpful and I can’t wait to start entertaining. I’m making it a priority for the new year.

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