Currently in November: 2025

 It's the last Wednesday of the the month and time for the currently link up with Jenn. This month we're sharing what we're currently loving, looking forward to, smelling, preparing for, and thankful for. 


Loving: I'm kind of surprised by how much I am loving sharing my car with Evan. On those days he works (which is often 3-4 times a week) I am loving the excuse to stay home. After cleaning the house I end up having so much time to fill that I'm spending days making cards and scrapbook pages and painting. 

 


Looking forward to: The younger boys and I are going to see Hadestown this weekend and I can't wait! I'm also looking forward to Thanksgiving and getting to know Alec's roommate better. 


Smelling: I just bought a new candle at Target last week and I've been burning/smelling it. It's called Holiday Winterfest by Yankee Candle and it smells wonderful.


Preparing for: I'm prepping for Thanksgiving-- coming up with our menu, a plan for where to put Alec's roommate, etc. I'm preparing for Christmas-- coming up with a list of who/what we're buying, planning out our days, and who we'll see when, etc.

Thankful for: Friday's post will be filled with things I'm thankful for each day but overall I'm mostly thankful for my healthy, my family, our lifestyle, and our community of friends. 

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  1. Maria RineerNovember 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM

    I love excuses to stay home as well! Even though I have a car, I'll look out the window and see that it's windy and think, "Might as well stay at home all day. It's windy." Of course I go somewhere if I have to but if I don't, I try to stay in. How wonderful to get to use your creativity and talents more than before :).

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    1. Joanne November 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM

      Oh yep, I am definitely a fair weather kind of person and find myself happy to stay home this time of year when it tends to be rather blustery outside.

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  2. Amy ScottNovember 5, 2025 at 6:06 AM

    I try to have one at home day a week. That is nice that it is making you stay home. Do you clean everyday or have certain things you clean each day?

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    1. Joanne November 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM

      I tend to try and get the cleaning with done in one day so I can spend the other days doing fun stuff. The first week I tried cleaning all morning and then crafting in the afternoon and I just didn't like that as much.

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  3. HollyNovember 5, 2025 at 6:41 AM

    Can't wait to read about your Thanksgiving menu! Will Alec be helping you cook? That candle looks like it smells perfect for this time of year :)

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    1. Joanne November 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM

      Alec texted that he's going to find a bread/roll recipe and make that and I'm hoping to put him or his roommate in charge of our cookie cake but I think most of the other stuff will be made by me.

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  4. DebbieNovember 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM

    I remember a time when we only had one car and there was something about it that made life feel much simpler. It's amazing what all we can get done when we are running the roads :)

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    1. Joanne November 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM

      It does feel much simpler! I am so glad we talked my husband out of buying a 3rd car like he wanted.

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyNovember 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM

    That's nice that Alec's roommate is coming home with him!

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    1. Joanne November 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM

      I am pretty excited! They only get the day before and after off (plus the weekend of course) so it's not really worth her traveling home to Utah. We're happy to host and get to know her better.

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  6. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks so much for all your visits!! I truly appreciate it...My Thanksgiving menu is always the same as it is a tradition that I carried over from my parents and like my sons both say..."If it ain't broke, don't fix it"! I think if I changed the menu, they would have a stroke!! LOL!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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    1. Joanne November 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM

      You're welcome! Ours is usually pretty much the same but we'll change some small things-- like a dessert or the type of bread/roll we have with dinner.

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  7. LyshaNovember 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM

    Hadestown is so good! We're even thinking of going to see it again.

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  8. StacyNovember 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM

    I do think life was so much simpler when we only had our van! It's been a long time ago, but I remember just knowing it was okay to stay home all day and that was a good, simple time. My oldest son takes Drivers Ed in January so it'll be awhile before we have another driver in the house, but he's already said he wants my van- so we will probably be in that boat in the next few years!
    We are traveling for thanksgiving so I won't be planning that meal but my Dad's side of the family, my sisters and their kids will be at my house in December so we will have a meal then and I'm excited to plan that! I haven't even thought of many Christmas gift ideas, but I don't want to spend as much this year so I need to plan soon! I hope your November is wonderful :)

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    1. Joanne November 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM

      Between us 5 drivers we do have 4 vehicles and while the younger two boys typically share a car between them, Alec took that car to school this year since he has a job off campus. We debated buying a 4th but with Evan headed off to college next fall it didn't seem worth it just yet. I thought I'd hate being stuck at home and it's only been a month but so far I am really enjoying it. I'm sure it helps that it's feeling more and more like winter and I'm less inclined to go anywhere!

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  9. Kathrine EldridgeNovember 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM

    That candle scent looks amazing and can't wait to hear what you think of Hadestown. I have wanted to see that!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    1. Joanne November 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM

      Alec already knows the whole soundtrack by heart!

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  10. Kari November 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM

    That candle sounds lovely. Ella loves candles, so I might have to look into that one.

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  11. Julie's Creative LifestyleNovember 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM

    I love that you have time to make cards and paint. I love the card you made. It sounds like Thanksgiving will be fun in your house and have a lot of help with it. I saw Hadestown with my daughter in the city and we both loved it. Enjoy the show Joanne.

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