10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today, I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link-up.

1. Having a low-key Thanksgiving. This year, Thanksgiving was a little different. We all decided to spend Thanksgiving at our own homes. Unfortunately, my baby niece was sick. She's doing well, but my little sister stayed home to be safe. Mami lives nearby, so she was on standby in case my sister needed anything. We all chatted over the phone, so it was still great. John and I still made a Thanksgiving feast. I made my mami's chicken wing recipe, and John cooked a smoked turkey. We had the usual sides: macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and gravy. We had an apple pie and berry pie for dessert.

2. This message. I think everyone needs to hear this. "It's a privilege to be alive." This was such a beautiful message and reminder. 

3. Trader Joe's. We finally went to Trader Joe's for the first time and bought a few things that caught our attention. The customer service was excellent. The cashier was so kind and genuinely excited when he learned it was our first visit to Trader Joe's. He even gave us a few recommendations for items he and other customers buy. He also gave us a reusable bag for free. We definitely plan to stop by whenever we are near the area. Side note: 10/10 recommend the Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice...it was delicious!

4. Katie Licht's collage work is amazing. It makes me want to pull out some papers and play in my journal.

5. I've been on a cranberry kick and indulging in Starbucks Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refreshers and other cranberry-flavored drinks. I also tried a new-to-me Candied Cranberries recipe. 

6. One of my favorite things about subscribing to Apple Music subscription is the curated playlists. This week's Chill playlist has been absolutely amazing. One of my favorite songs on the playlist is Coaster by Khalid. This song has been on repeat. 

7. Playing Operation and making Mini Turkey Honeycombs. I hadn't played Operation in years, and it was so much fun showing Raphael how to play. We used the mini turkeys as part of our dining room table centerpiece.  

8. Deadpool and Wolverine. John and I finally watched this movie, and we loved it. 

9. Big Salad's November Edit. I love this monthly series of recommendations on things to watch, read, eat, etc. Definitely plan to try that gingerbread cookie recipe.

10. Staying ahead of schedule. 'Tis the season for lists and schedules. Being organized is a must, especially at this time of year, and I'm so grateful for my planner and notepad.

What made you happy this week?

Thanks for visiting!

Until next time...