Cathy Sansosti

I need to talk about what I just experienced, what I am going to call the wild west of grocery shopping. What in the actual F?!?!?!?! Thanksgiving week at the grocery store makes me want to punch my own self in the face honestly, and if you have been, you already know. If you haven’t… protect your peace with grocery delivery. You are welcome.

I even went in prepared with an organized, detailed shopping list! I even went in prepared for it to be slightly busier than usual… not prepared enough friends! I was hydrated and optimistic- at first. This optimism lasted 11 seconds.

The produce section was every man or woman for themselves. People were grabbing sweet potatoes like they were half price Birkin bags… no joke! Meanwhile, I am just trying to survive while looking for strawberries (which I didn’t find) to make chocolate covered strawberry turkeys, vlog coming soon here- hopefully…

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Don’t even get me started on the checkout line. People’s shopping carts looked like they were preparing for the apocalypse and lines were longer than those at Disneyworld!

I did make it out alive, barley. When I got home and had everything unloaded and put away, I lit a fall candle and remembered something very important. Yes, Thanksgiving grocery chaos is exhausting, but what a blessing it is to be able to shop, to have a family to cook for and plenty of food to share. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!

Fall is such a great season for so many reasons. I can’t call it my favorite season, as that spot belongs to summer, but it is a close second… I think, or is it Spring??? One thing I do know, winter doesn’t even
make the cut! I saw “attend a football game” repeated on many of the fall bucket list ideas I pinned and when the opportunity presented itself, I said check and CHECK! ✅☑️
This year I was able to experience my daughter’s college homecoming football game while visiting her
for parents weekend. I posted about it on my social media pages that can be found here. Please check
them out and let me know when you do. It means the world to me
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From the moment we parked in the parking garage across from the stadium the excitement was
everywhere. Alumni, students and families flooded the stands. So much so that we had to sit on the
opposing team’s side. The pre-game festivities were something to experience too. There was tailgating, food trucks and a family carnival. The marching band, mascot and cheerleaders kept everyone immersed in school spirit. Maybe that’s why we won!
At the end of the day, I had not only crossed “attend a football game” off of my fall bucket list, but I
made wonderful memories with my beautiful daughter. Fall isn’t just about the season but the
experiences too, so get out there and start completing your list. Let me know what you check off!

The changing seasons will always inspire some sort of creativity in me. Fall is no exception! My most recent fall bucket list item required a great deal of creativity and a trip to Michaels. All of which I videoed and posted to my social media pages. Please check them out here and let me know if you do! It will mean the world to me!

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We are a racehorse family through and through. It is how my husband and I met and how we put food on our family table. So naturally, instead of spooky faces, we decided to do something a little different this year. We painted our pumpkins as racehorses (Facebook post inspired). Spoiler alert, although a lot of fun was had, they did not end up quite like the mentioned Facebook post. That is what gives them personality though. I even sent a picture to my mother-in-law, to which her response was… “that is one original racehorse.”

As I spread out my towels, painting and crafting supplies I was reminded of just how hot- hot glue really is and how much I love these moments with my family. Here’s to checking another one off the list and another memory made!

Pumpkin Picking: 🎃🎃🎃

Another Fall Bucket List Item Checked Off ☑☑☑

Pumpkin Picking: Another Fall Bucket List Item Checked Off

Bight orange pumpkins on a crisp fall day, say less my friend! I’m there! I was able to check pumpkins off my fall bucket list and as always, loved every second and every fall vibe!!

I have already written in earlier blog posts about a trip to the beautiful TLV Tree Farm in Glenelg, Maryland where I was able to check multiple items off my fun fall list. Pumpkins were up next. We were there with my son’s 4-H group for their annual fall potluck. The $10 per person cost included one smaill-ish pumpkin each. I have a video and pictures of our time there on my social media pages, check them out here. Let me know if you do, it will mean the world.

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We did end up getting some larger pumpkins later in the week for painting and carving (stay tuned for that).

I love the look of our pumpkins as they decorate our front porch. Pumpkin picking isn’t just about finding the perfect one, it is about the memories made while picking. These are memories I have made with my family since my oldest was born, who is now 19. Checking this item off my fall bucket list was the best reminder of how blessed I am and how much I have to be thankful for. Pick your perfect pumpkins with your perfect people and let me know how much fall fun you have in the process!