Hello everyone. Happy It's-Almost-Friday!
#1- Yesterday I continued the pumpkin craze (I can still do that til the end of November, right?) with my new creation pumpkin mashed potatoes. I didn't use any specific recipe or even look up to see if any pumpkin crazy person has ever thought of this before (I'm guessing yes). I simply made regular mashed potatoes using chicken broth and then threw in some pumpkin at the end. Then I turned the mixer back on and my mashed potatoes became an awesome orange color!
Oh yes, and in case you were wondering they were absolutely delicious. There they are with my last salmon patty from Trader Joe's. I have to get back there sometime soon to get more of those, so easy to make! #2- I started the scary prospect of thinking about Christmas gifts this week. I know it's a little early but I am going to try to really bargain shop this year and get things done earlier. I want nothing to do with searching for a parking space at any store in mid-December. I know I should set up a budget so I don't spend too much but I have no idea where to even start with a budget? How much is a reasonable amount to spend on Christmas gifts? I think I normally just buy and then later wonder where my money went. I am following this calendar that gives you great present ideas each day, but I feel like I never get too many ideas online/in magazines. So...I'm looking for your best holiday gift ideas, best ways to save money, etc...
#3- My sister started a blog, whoa hoo! Go visit her here: Caroline's Blog!
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I started thinking about gifts too. It does seem crazy, but when you are a planned person, it's normal!
ReplyDeleteI love the Trader Joe's patties, but I Think I've made myself get sick of them. I need to take a break! Yours looks perfectly grilled, I like that.
Hmmm those pumpkin mashed potatoes look goooood! YUM!
ReplyDeleteI never thought of pumpkin mashed potatoes! That's such a good idea :) And I love that gift calendar, too. I always have trouble finding the right presents!
ReplyDeleteI love mashed potatoes -- I love pumpkin -- oh this recipe has love written all over it!
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought of pumpkin mashed potatoes!!
ReplyDeleteI am starting to think about Christmas gifts as well! I have to think ahead so I can get the perfect gift for all the people on my list!!
pumpkin anything is fantastic, so I can only assume that pumpkin mashed potatoes are freaking fantastic!
ReplyDeleteOh what a creative and delicious version of potatoes! I love it for the fall!
ReplyDeleteI am 1 christmas gift down, about 6 more to go!
ReplyDeleteBTW, those Salmon patties sound interesting. Do you do anything to them besides cook 'em?
that's me! yay for my blog haha : )
ReplyDeleteChristmas presents...wow...this year has gone by so fast! I like the present ideas calendar. Thanks for that!
ReplyDeletePumpkin potatoes - yum!
ReplyDeletePumpkin potatoes! Genius!
ReplyDeleteI've started thinking about presents. It's so overwhelming!
What a great idea. I just bought an 8 lb bag of potatoes and a ton of pumpkin. Coincidence...I think not!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your positive words of encouragement on my blog! I really appreciate it :)
ReplyDeletehooray for sister! :)
ReplyDeleteugggh christmas shopping. i claim to try to get it done early but i always end up doing it last-minute...