Gobble Game Plan Day 3 Today is dedicated to the essentials, except for Turkey. We will talk turkey tomorrow. These are the items that make the Thanksgiving meal. I know the turkey is the main menu item, but you can go to a deli any given Tuesday and get some turkey. These are the items, …
Elementary Sides
Gobble Game Plan Day 2 Today, I want to focus on some good Thanksgiving side dishes, not the essentials which we will cover tomorrow. These are the lesser, but still beloved sides. Recipes that will never steal the show, but they do help round everything out. These dishes are simple and should be in my …
Falling Slowly
Gobble Game Plan Day 1 Ok, as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I suggest we ease into it. There is plenty to do and I do better when I get organized. It can be stressful especially if you are serving as a holiday hub for family and friends. Preparing your house to receive guests, planning, and …
Sweater Weather
It is finally Fall in Mississippi. I like seasons. At 180 degrees in the shade in July, I find myself wishing for a milder climate. Hawaii perhaps? However, I want some snow in winter. There will not be much because, well, Mississippi… but there is snow potential. A change in leaves should accompany turkey and …
An Entire Week of Hocus Pocus
Ok, honestly. 2020 did not really need Halloween. Scary came early and often starting with a global pandemic and continuing with other disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires and even murder hornets. My sister reported seeing a fox just sauntering down the street in her neighborhood. I had a snake in my bedroom. Yep. I am …
The Lullaby Principle
Welcome to Mockingbirdmom! I am so excited to be writing this, my first official blog post. I have been interested in blogging for a while, mostly because I enjoy writing. When I began brainstorming about a blog theme, I considered all the things I am passionate about, of which there are many. However, one subject …