Mom Life with Adrienne

 Hey friends. How was your Thanksgiving? We hosted and ours went well. Today we are finally decorating for Christmas. 

Time for some Friday Favorites with these lovely ladies: Erika, and Andrea.

 Hey loves. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours. We are thankful for you. Thank you for stopping by every day to read about our crazy lives. Hope you have a fun and safe holiday with your loved ones. 

 Hey friends. Happy What's Up Wednesday. How is it already the last Wednesday of the month. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and we are hosting. I am excited for Friday to finally fully decorate for Christmas. i have put up a few random things here and there already.

 Hey loves. It is the start of Thanksgiving week. My kids only had school yesterday then we had 2 hours of conferences for two only two kids. I am excited for a few days with friends and family. 

 Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Noodles

 Hey friends. We had a very off weekend. With that I barely took any photos either. but sharing how things went. It is also going to be a weird week. My kids only have school today, then this evening we have conferences. Anyone else always stress over conferences even though you know everything is fine? 

I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday.

 Hey friends. I already can tell that this is going to be a crazy week, thank you Thanksgiving and the kids only having school one day. We also hosted the Ohio State football game on Saturday. We, and when I say we I really mean Brian, planned brunch before the game, then brats and dogs during half time (which was less than 2 hours later). Then our friends ended up staying and they ordered pizza. We have so much leftovers in our fridge. 

 Hey loves. November is a the month of gratitude and being thankful for the little things around us. Each week I am sharing a little social media gratitude, photo a day challenge. 

 Hey friends. We made it to Friday. It has been a much more relaxing week, and this weekend is the calm before the chaos. Next week my kids only have school on Monday (Tuesday is conference day Wednesday is the start of Thanksgiving break). We are hosting this year again, right now our total count is 18 so not to bed. 

Time for some Friday Favorites with these lovely ladies: Erika, and Andrea.

 Hey friends. It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week already. Are you hosting? Do you need to bring a side or dessert? I got you covered. Here are a bunch of side dishes, dessert, and even a leftover Thanksgiving dinner recipes. 

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 Hey friends. Are you shopping for a 5 year old girl this holiday season? Here is a gift guide for a 5 year old girl on your list. 

 Hey friends. Its almost that time of the year for all the fun adventures with Elf on the Shelf. Our Elf, Gus Gus has been going strong for 12 years. This year he is also bringing back a girlfriend from the North Pole. I can't wait for so many more adventures with them both. 

Each families Elf is unique of how fun they are on their adventures. Here is a list of 75 ideas to help you this season. 

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 Hey friends. Are you shopping for a Tween Boy this holiday season? Here is a gift guide for a tween boy on your list. 

 Hey friends. I linking up with Joanne  Slices of Life for Weigh In Wednesday. I have switched some things up and noticing some changes. 

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 Hey friends.  Are you shopping for a Teen Girl this holiday season? Here is a gift guide for a teen girl on your list. 

 White Chicken Chili

 Hey friends. How was your weekend? We had a busy weekend. Ella had 3 performances that went awesome. I was at each one, and had to get her ready, it was a lot and I am happy to have a day to catch up on everything. Lets jump into how our weekend went. 

I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday.

 Hey friends. I am ready for a more relaxing week, back to making "real dinners" not just quickly heat something up to feed everyone. Ella had a great performance weekend and practice all last week. Now lets jump into what we are eating this week.

 Hey loves. November is a the month of gratitude and being thankful for the little things around us. Each week I am sharing a little social media gratitude, photo a day challenge. 

 Hey friends. We made it to Friday. It has been a long week and is going to be a long weekend. This week has been Ella's full drama practice every night from 6 to 830, but she has to be ready at 6. We start with hair at 4, dress about 445, eat a quick dinner, then drop her off at school at 515 for someone else to do her make-up (part of the crew). It has been a long week. She has three performances over the weekend that she has to get ready at the school, but hair at home. It is a lot. Think of prom how long it took you to get ready, but we have been doing this everyday. I am so excited for Monday to relax (hopefully). 

Time for some Friday Favorites with these lovely ladies: Erika, and Andrea.

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Hey friends. Time for book reviews from October. A couple I didn't finish, one I loved, and a few ehh. 

Total physical/kindle books: 3

Total audible:  5

Total books for 2024: 97

Goal: 150 books

 Hey friends. How is your holiday shopping coming? Did you know with Thanksgiving the last week of November (not just the 4th Thursday), this is the shortest amount of time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I hate to say I have barely started shopping. I also have no real ideas of what to get anyone. Besides Brian he is going to be easy this year. 

I am linking up today with Erika and Shay for this month's Let Look Gift Ideas for Him.

 Hey friends. How was your weekend? We had a nice weekend. Anna started swim lessons, and we had a Sunday family dinner with extended family in town. Different from our normal long Sunday Browns game events and we didn't see any friends which was weird.

I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday.

Stove Top Sausage Tortellini Soup

 Hey loves. It's time for the monthly link up, Share Our Lives. Join myself, Dara, Jen, Joanna, and Sarah.

 Hey friends. It is going to be a busy week. Next weekend is Ella's drama club performance with 3 shows. Monday thru Thursday she has full rehearsal from 6 to 830, and she has to be full make-up, hair done, and costume before drop off at 530/545. (they have to be ready to start at 6). This week our meals our going to be preplanned and as simple as possible with all the craziness. Oh I forgot to mention I am the one doing Ella's hair and make-up, plus tying up her corset dress (which is a pain in the butt) everyday. Lets see what we are eating.

 Hey friends. We made it to Friday. We had a short school week that seemed to last forever. Having off last Friday and Monday, I kept getting lost on what day it was. Throw in daylight savings, and elections it has been an off week. I am ready for a somewhat relaxing weekend. 

Time for some Friday Favorites with these lovely ladies: Erika, and Andrea.

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 Hey friends. Halloween has passed and we are now into November. The holidays are coming quick. Have you started your shopping yet or making lists for yourself (and your kids)? Today I am sharing realistic gifts that moms really want. 

 Homemade Burgers

 Hey friends. November is here, even though it doesn't feel like November. Last year it was snowing already, this year we have been wearing shorts and temps in the 80s yesterday. November seems to be the calm before the storm of all the fun activities for Christmas. That also means goals to get things done so I can enjoy the holidays even more. 

 Hey friends. Happy Tuesday. How was your weekend? We had a long 4 day weekend. Pros and cons after Halloween, but boy am I happy they are back to school today. It is a lot quieter and calmer in my house today. I thrive on routine and schedules. 

I am linking up with Sarah and Holly for Hello Monday.

 Stovetop Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Hey friends. Have you bought any items on Amazon last month? Have you started Christmas shopping yet? I grabbed a few gifts off Amazon so I won't be sharing those but will be sharing what else I bought. I am linking up with Tanya over at The Other Side of the Road Prime Purchases. 

 Hey friends. How often does your menu really go as you plan it? Lately our weekly dinner menu gets switched up at least once a week for different reasons. My goal next week is to stick to our menu. 

 Hey friends. Happy Friday and Happy November 1st. We had trick or treating last night, and the kids had so much fun. Who put 70 degree weather for trick or treating on their bingo card this year? I didn't but wouldn't change it. My kids are home today, so happy we didn't have to fight bedtimes and attitudes. Who else is excited to steal their kids candy? I prefer chocolate. I am ready to take down Halloween decorations and leave up fall, no Christmas in our house until Black Friday, not by my choice. 

Time for some Friday Favorites with these lovely ladies: Erika, and Andrea.