Hi Friend!

Can you believe that it's almost Thanksgiving? I hope that you get to spend the holiday with loved ones, and if you have leftover turkey, be sure to check out the recipe in this newsletter.

I'm also sharing a bookish themed gift list with ideas for all of the book lovers on your gift list this year.

Be sure to click a response on this month's poll while you're here. I'm curious to see how many of you have a chance at a white Christmas!

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Bookish Gift List

Books are always a fantastic gift idea for a reader, but if you're looking for something unique to gift a book-loving friend, I've put together a list of fun bookish gift ideas!

You can click on any of the images to find that specific item, or just use this list for inspiration.

What are your favorite bookish gifts?

A personalized book embosser from Etsy is a fun way to label your books. Literary tea blends from NovelTeas are perfect for readers who love tea! Frostbeard Studio creates soy wax candles inspired by books and the love of reading. A Book Lovers Journal by DesignWorks Ink lets you journal your reading.

Book sleeves from Etsy are fabulous for protecting your current read while on the go. This adorable mug I found on Etsy has all of the vintage mystery vibes. The Oxford Comma tote from Out of Print is perfect for a reader or writer! The fuzzy blankets from Kohl's are perfect for curling up under with a great book.

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Milspouse Matters

You Are Not Alone

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Jen's Recipe Box

One of my favorite aspects of living a lot of different places due to all our military moves is the recipes I’ve collected over the years. Every Thanksgiving for the past 30 years, I still make the sweet potato casserole recipe acquired from a friend in Ohio; Mrs. Laurie’s “pizza bread” is now a staple in our home (Germany), and I’ll never make baked beans any other way than how my Texas friend Phyllis does it (pssst…the secret is real molasses!).

This recipe comes from our time in Hawaii, a Thai Chicken Curry recipe given to me by my Aussie friend Judy. We call it “Auntie Judy’s Chicken Curry.” You should be able to easily find the ingredients in the asian food section of your grocery store. It would also be a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving!

Thai Chicken Curry

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded

1 can coconut milk

1 T. red curry paste (Thai Kitchen is a good brand for this)

1 1/2 T. fish sauce

2 T. brown sugar

Combine last 4 ingredients over med. heat and bring to a simmer. Add chicken. You can either serve when hot or keep over low heat until ready to eat. Serve over rice.

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Do you live in an area with winter snowfall? Not a single snowflake! 🌞 Occasional snowfall, but it melts quickly. 🌨️ A little snowfall each year. ❄️ Lots of snow! ☃️

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Need a Gift for a Military Spouse?

You Are Not Alone is a 30-day Devotional book written especially for military spouses.

Milspouse Matters is a blend of my own memoir and stories from other military spouses. It's a great gift for a military spouse, or for fans of biographies!

Purchase You Are Not Alone

Purchase Milspouse Matters

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I'm so thankful for my readers, and I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

See you next time!

Blessings,

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