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November 20, 2021

Mitten Moments

Welcome to my Mitten Moments! 

Random moments from my week that I am sharing with you!!

Well, the weather sure has turned a corner in The Mitten. It has been cold and we’ve even had some flurries this week. So long fall, hello winter! It may not officially be winter, but it is feeling more like it.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

Thanksgiving

This week, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving!

Here’s a little secret…I have never cooked the Thanksgiving turkey. ‘Tis true! My hubby has cooked the turkey every year since we got married.

I’m not mad about it either.

Let’s be honest, no one likes to clean the turkey!

Whether your cleaning and cooking the turkey or if you’re just eating it, I hope your Thanksgiving is amazing and blessed beyond measure!

Remember, there is always so much to be thankful for!

Other Random Items This Week

1) Our middle son got married last weekend!

It was beautiful, fun and so very special.

The photographer’s pictures are starting to trickle in and they are gorgeous!

I’ll write a blog post on it soon. But for now, I’ll leave you with these pictures taken with my phone.

2) Christmas is 35 days away. It’s so close!! That’s exciting and scary all at the same time!

3) Our Christmas decor has made it’s way from the storage bins into the house.

It’s simple. There’s lots of red and I am loving it!

If you are still looking for Christmas decor check out my blog post Some of the Best Walmart Christmas Finds.

4) If you have been around here long enough, you know it’s no secret, I love Ree Drummond – The Pioneer Woman.

Did you know she is starring in Food Network’s first Christmas movie?? It’s called Candy Coated Christmas. She is the bakery owner and makes cookies!

Surprised?

Me either, but let me tell you, I’m here for it!

I’ll review and get back to you.

5) In college football news, Michigan State plays Ohio State this afternoon. They are big rivals and this is a big game! Both teams are 9-1.

Please join me in rooting for the green and white. Go Spartans!

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL moments, I found this week:

This gorgeous holiday table setting

The prettiest DIY pink ornaments

These DIY gold Christmas trees

These no-bake chocolate & pumpkin pie cheesecake jars

This pretty amaretto bundt cake

This great cranberry pasta salad

I hope you have enjoyed my moments, this weekend.

I hope all the moments of your Saturday bring you more joy than you could imagine!

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  1. Mary K Blaine says

    November 20, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    Our first family moment comes this week… my sister is cooking her first thanksgiving ever! Thanks for your great links! I love the green and gold table scape it’s beautiful.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      Isn’t that table just gorgeous!? Enjoy NOT cooking this Thanksgiving. I am sure it is going to be great! Happiest Thanksgiving to you my friend! 😘❤

      Reply
  2. Julie Ciechanowski says

    November 20, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    Our Thanksgiving will be a little different (again due to COVID), but this year we’re heading up to our newly re-built cottage, and I can’t wait!!! 20+year’s we’ve hosted this wonderful holiday, but onward to new traditions ❣️ And Kim, just loving your decorations and decorating for Christmas !!! I can start that early now! You are just so inspiring!!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:13 pm

      You are blessed with a beautiful new lake house! I know you will create wonderful memories and new traditions! You are my treasured friend and I appreciate all your love and kindness! 😘❤

      Reply
  3. KariAnne says

    November 20, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    I’m so sorry about Michigan State! We were rooting them on!

    Happy day!
    KariAnne

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:09 pm

      Well, we appreciate you rooting for our Spartans! Maybe they will get the win next year! Happy Thanksgiving, friend! 💛

      Reply
  4. Cindy Rust says

    November 21, 2021 at 3:03 am

    “His love endures forever” I’m so thankful for this truth! Kim, you look gorgeous at your son’s wedding! How exciting to have a November wedding! Congratulations!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you so much, Cindy! The day couldn’t have been more perfect! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  5. Leslie Watkins says

    November 21, 2021 at 3:55 am

    Beautiful wedding! You look gorgeous! And that wedding cake was stunning. So much inspiration this week. Thank you so much for sharing my post, Kim.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      Thank you, Leslie! It was a perfect day! Always glad to share you. Have a great Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  6. Tina says

    November 22, 2021 at 12:33 am

    A beautiful wedding! Love the pictures.
    Another inspiring post, love all the links and ideas.
    Cannot believe it is almost Thanksgiving. Ours will be small like last year, but full of love. Thankful to be together with our sons and their girlfriends.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 22, 2021 at 9:29 am

      Thank you for adding my gold trees!! Oh, I forgot to check who won that game…UNH lost too.

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      • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

        November 22, 2021 at 1:56 pm

        You’re welcome! We got smoked! 7-56….

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 22, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you, Tina! So glad you could be there to celebrate with us! A small Thanksgiving with love is the best Thanksgiving!! 😘❤

      Reply
  7. Traci Goure says

    November 23, 2021 at 3:40 am

    As you know I always try to avoid being the turkey cooker…this year was my most creative yet…just go out of the country lol. But I have a lot of catching up to do with my Christmas decorations and shopping now. You always inspire me.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 24, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      HAHA! That’s one way to get out of cooking the turkey! I have faith that you’ll get it all done!

      Reply
  8. Barbara says

    December 2, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    I always enjoy your blog! Love the ideas and links too. I love Thanksgiving and we were thankful to spend it with loved ones we haven’t gotten together with since before the pandemic.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 3, 2021 at 11:11 pm

      I am so glad you got to do that! I’m sure great memories were made!

      Reply

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