Thanksgiving Recap

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving, and have ushered in the holiday season in grand fashion. It seems so strange that Thanksgiving has passed and we are on our way to Christmas. This season is definitely my all time favorite. I love the magic that this season brings. Did anyone score any good deals for Black Friday? I'm more of a cyber Monday kind of gal, so I am probably doing that as you read this right now!

I will probably split this into two posts, because while I was busy during the break, I also just relaxed a lot too. Here is how I spent part of my Thanksgiving break. Here was my Tuesday before Thanksgiving!

My parents and I have a tradition of going to Kraynaks. I've spoken about this store before, but during Christmas and Easter they have a section of their store decorated with trees, and other seasonal items, and you can walk through and look at them. They also have Santa and the Easter bunny there and you can get your picture with them as well. My parents and I grabbed a bite to eat at Pizza Hut (our traditional stop!), and we made our way to Christmas Lane! Luckily we hit it just right and it wasn't that busy. Sometimes when you go there the line is out the door! After we left Kraynaks we rushed to Daffin's candy, and grabbed a box of chocolate for the three of us. It is so good!

When we got home we turned on Hallmark channel, because I mean their movies can't be beat! I am so far behind on the movies on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. The Countdown to Christmas app is a lifesaver!

Stop back on Wednesday to see how the rest of my break went!

P.S. Leave me a comment with some of your best Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals!!

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