Preparing for the holidays

By Darla Youngblood

I don’t know if any of you are like me but when October comes around each year , I start planning for the holidays! This is my favorite time of year! I don’t have little kids anymore to plan Halloween costumes, but I do buy candy in case I get any trick or treaters! I also start thinking about Thanksgiving Day! I spend the day at my daughters house with her , my son in law and 4 of my 5 grandkids live here in Arizona! So on Facebook I saw a advertisement for some very cute mini pie molds and bought them. One is shaped like a apple, one is shaped like a pumpkin and the third one is shaped like a acorn! So I’m making mini apple and pumpkin pies to take to my daughters house for Thanksgiving day! I’m practicing the apple pies this weekend and will practice the pumpkin pies next weekend! I’ve also been thinking about Christmas presents and putting things on my shopping list on Amazon! So it’s a really fun time of year!
what does your family do for the holidays? Have you started planning? If you are traveling for the holidays, be sure to look at my travel section and my new travel website to see if you can find a tour, cooking class or other attractions where you are going to make your vacation even more memorable and enjoyable! Holidays are about spending time with family and friends who we love and cherish dearly! Making memories and having fun is what the holidays are all about ! Try to remember that this year and don’t let stress of the holiday make you forget what it’s really all about! Our loved ones!