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Let's Talk Turkey

 

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I can just taste that yummy pumpkin pie! Mmmm! And I bet you and your family are getting ready for this delicious American tradition as well!

However before you start digging into that Turkey wouldn't you like to know more about this holiday and why we celebrate it? Of course many of you know it was founded by the Pilgrims of Plymouth Rock and the Native Americans, but did you know that the holiday wasn't a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln declared it 1863? Also at the first Thanksgiving there wasn't any pumpkin pie served, instead it was just pumpkins minus the pie. I'm glad that tradition has changed!

 

Want to learn more about this wonderful holiday? Check out: http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving-quiz/interactives/thanksgiving-by-the-numbers for a really cool infographic that breaks the holiday down!

Also, try your hand at a Thanksgiving quiz to see just how much you know about it. Check that out here: http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving-quiz

 

From all of here at Unique, Happy Thanksgiving

Rain, Rain, Go Away

When It Rains . . . It Pours

We are very thankful that we did not get hit as bad as most residents in Colorado. However I thought I would share a few photos from our experience through the 100 year flood!

Again we are supremely thankful this was the worst of it for us. However, there were those who were hit hard by the storm. So please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Aww Refreshing!

Benefits to Lemon Water

Did you know that there are so many benefits to adding lemon to your water?

Neither did I? I thought the only benefit to a lemon, was to make the water taste better.

Well prepare to be amazed: Lemon not only makes water taste better, it also helps with weight loss, great skin and digestion. In addition, it helps fight off unwanted sickness, heartburn, and constipation.

Do you drink coffee to help you wake up? Well Lemon Water can help give you a boost of energy, without the side-effect of bad coffee breath. I know, I'm definitely adding this to my morning routine!

Check out New Nostalgia for more information on the benefits of Lemon Water. It'll quench your thirst for lemony knowledge! ;)

It's Cleaning Time!

Yes, the rumors are true: we do like to keep a clean house.

However with busy schedules, sometimes keeping the house clean is easier said than done.

Well before you throw in the towel and start naming your dust bunnies, here is a great list to help you stay on top of the mess. It features tips for each room and a checklist for daily, weekly, and quarterly to-dos. 

Wanna know the best part? Of course you do, I know I do! You can download this cheat-sheet for free. That means you can print it out and throw it up on your fridge for a great reminder. Not only that but you can check out Curbly for even more free, home, cleaning tips, downloads! 

After this you'll be stress free about cleaning. Plus, your house is going to look so good, even Steve the dust bunny will have to find a new home!

Hungry? You will be now!!!

Mini Oreo Cheesecakes

 

Just looking at this, my sweet tooth is trying to jump out of my mouth for a bite. This my friends (as you can read from the title) is a Mini Oreo Cheesecake. This is a super, simple recipe to follow, with ingredients you probably already have at home (lets be honest, I know I do)! For some more amazing recipes, check out our friend over at Mostly Homemade Mom. You won’t be disappointed and neither will your tummy!!!

 

P.S. don’t worry about spilling, we know of some products that are great at removing stains! ;)

Three Dog Bakery

 

Having a bad day?

 

 

Well check out our friends, Three Dog Bakery, Facebook! Located in Plano, Texas, they constantly update their page with pictures of their fuzzy customers and some of them look pretty rowdy!!! Your daily shot of uplifting fun!

 

 

You’re welcome!

Did You Know

Crazy Fact

 

Did you know that King Henry III of France kept over 2,000 lap dogs in lavishly cushioned apartments in his palace?

 

 

 

I don’t know about you but I’m a little jealous of those pampered canines. Then again I can eat chocolate without dying, so I guess we’re even.