Happy Thanksgiving Ya’ll!
I’m willing to bet that if you’re reading this, you are…
a) tired of watching football
b) frantically searching for a homemade sweetened condensed milk recipe because you ran out
c) taking a breather before you head back into the kitchen for round 2
e) checking your favorite blog so you can save $5 and make your own peppermint mocha latte, because…
f) the triptophan is about to kick in and you still need to strategically plan out your Black Friday shopping experience.
Or possibly you’re all of the above? 
No matter the reason why you’re here, I’m thankful you are.
I firmly believe God has given this blog to me as a ministry – a way to for me to share my gifts with others who may benefit from them as well. It’s important to me that you all know that I appreciate you. It’s an honor for me to share my experiences (both good and bad) with food, natural living, and frugality and it’s something I never want to take for granted.
Thank you for grace when I’m wrong. Thank you for cheering me on when my budget isn’t on target. Thank you for sharing your experiences with me in return, and everyone else who might read, so that we can all learn together.
Thank you for being the faithful and loyal reader you are.
There’s a lot going on in the blogosphere that I want to share with you guys today, but like many of you, I’m spending some quality time with my family and enjoying these two precious little ones:
So I’ll round up everything worth sharing at the moment and let you sift through it at your convenience. We’ll return to regularly scheduled programming next week, when we’re ready to move past leftover turkey sandwiches and turn on the Christmas tunes (if you aren’t already ).
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New Recipes
On a whim, I’ve transformed two traditional Thanksgiving recipes into real food versions. If you haven’t started your side dishes, feel free to use these. (Note: As of this posting, we haven’t eaten these yet. I’m sure they’ll be delicious, but feel free to adjust the ingredients as you see fit.)
Sweet Potato Casserole: 3lbs sweet potatoes, washed/peeled/chopped into 1/2″ cubes. Roast at 400F until fork tender (approx 60-70 min). In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup homemade sweetened condensed milk with maple syrup (or use the dairy-free version), 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss well with roasted potatoes and bake for 30 minutes at 350F.
Corn Casserole: In a large bowl, combine 2 cans organic corn kernels (or equivalent fresh) drained well, 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup pureed cauliflower, 1 cup Masa (or corn meal) and 1/4 cup melted butter. Pour into a lightly buttered 8×8″ baking dish and bake for 45 minutes at 350F.
Still looking for the “perfect” real food recipe? Check out Gutsy’s list of 100+ allergy-friendly (and real food) recipes.
Encore Black Friday Sale for the Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle
Did you miss the bundle earlier this month? You’re in luck – the organizers have brought the bundle back for 4 days only! The gist of the deal:
86 eBooks (including mine!) valued at over $800
12 week interactive on-line mentoring conference with over 40 authors included in the bundle, valued at over $60
9 free bonuses valued at over $150
Over $1000 worth of books, education and tangible goodies for less than $30. The sale starts 8am EST Friday, November 29th and ends at 11:59pm EST Monday, December 2.
(Psst! When you buy the UHL bundle through me, you my “whole shebang” eBook package [the one that includes every printable, video, subscription and mini-books associated with it] for free when “High Protein, No Powder” launches in January. To get your coupon code for your free package, send an email to tiffany (at) dontwastethecrumbs (dot) with your receipt attached.)
This time, 25% of this flash sale’s proceeds go to a few of our favorite non-profit organizations… Shelter Box (specifically for Philippines relief aid), Compassion International, Hope for Women, and Love146!
AND… did you can add on two extra bundles for the price of one? Just choose the bonus 2-for-1 option during checkout.
Read the entire list of eBooks included in the sale HERE.
Plus my review of the cookbooks and meal planning books HERE,
My review of the natural skincare books HERE,
My “Top 10 Reasons” to buy the bundle HERE,
And how to make 86 Christmas gifts for a quarter and a dime HERE.
Save Money by Making Your Own Starbucks Latte’s
I’ve got plenty of flavors for you to choose from, and even more on the way. These latte’s are tried and true, and much less expensive than the ones in those disposable cups (and using your own mug is a very green bonus!).
Peppermint Mocha
Pumpkin Spiced
Salted Caramel
Gingerbread
Cinnamon Dolce
Advent Starts on Sunday
Truth in the Tinsel is a hands-on daily devotional that aids parents in teaching kids about God’s word during the Advent season leading up to Christmas Day. Each day includes a scripture reading, a simple craft, questions to discuss with your children and a “do more together” section that expands on the topic of that particular day. December 1 is this Sunday – go HERE to read more about this eBook and get the month started with the right frame of mind.
Finally, Shopping Through Amazon this Weekend? You Can Support Crumbs!
I’m an affiliate of Amazon, meaning when you click through a link on my site to shop at Amazon, I earn a small commission. This costs you nothing, and seems insignificant, but it greatly helps support this site and my family. If you’re shopping through Amazon this holiday season and would like to support Crumbs in the process, please CLICK HERE FIRST, or click on the Amazon banner in the sidebar at any time of the year.
Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Family!
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