Monthly Musings-December 2020
Thursday, December 17, 2020Topics for Dec 2020 Monthly Musings
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Friday Favorites: Plumberry Lotion, $50 Cashmere, USS Christmas, and New Christmas Tree
Friday, December 4, 2020
You Can't Cancel Christmas
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Oh 2020, you are really testing us all the way to the last minute. So many times this year has not turned out like we thought it would. In moments of frustration I have heard people say "what, are we just going to cancel Christmas too?????" There is usually a little bit of a shreaking tone when these words are uttered in most cases. Well Besties, I am here to tell you, you can't cancel Christmas or Hanukkah for that matter.
You see, Christmas is not something that can be cancelled like other dates on the calendar. Christmas is not a baseball game or hockey sleep away camp that you talk about all year. Christmas is not a graduation or a wedding. Christmas is not a vacation or your 50th birthday. These were all very disappointing things that were cancelled in 2020, even in the Good Better Best household. Christmas is so very much more, and thankfully you can't cancel Christmas.
What's Up Wednesday--November 2020
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Hello Monday-Thanksgiving 2020
Monday, November 23, 2020
Friday Favorites: Christmas in Vienna, New Housewives, Gluten Free Oreos, Mega Stella Sale and Heated Blanket
Friday, November 20, 2020
Oh Hallmark Channel you knocked it out of the park with this movie. I am not going to lie to you Besties, going into Countdown to Christmas, Christmas in Vienna was the movie I was most looking forward to. I have to tell you, it was even Better than I thought it would be.
Monthly Musings: Holiday Preview
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Thank you for joining Holly and me today for Monthly Musings. For this month's link up we are talking all things holiday. We are not trying to rush anything, we are talking holidays from Thanksgiving all the way through the end of the year. Whatever holidays you celebrate, my friend Holly and I want to hear about them. Link up with us, share in the comments, whatever, we want to know how you holiday. 'Tis the season.
1. Favorite holiday traditions?
When I was little, we used to go into Boston to the Enchanted Village every year. A few times here in Washington, DC we have been lucky enough to be able to go to the White House at Christmas.
We also love a Good drive through light display. We need to look into those this year because a drive through light display is totally safe holiday fun.
2. Must have holiday wardrobe staples?
I love a Good pair of velvet pants or velvet jeans. Due to pandemic, I I will probably be wearing a pair of velvet jeans more often than velvet pants. I also love my ugly sweater leggings and all of my Hallmark Christmas shirts.
3. Favorite holiday recipe/dish?
Monthly Musings November topics
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Join Holly and me this Thursday for Monthly Musings. We are a week early in November as next Thursday is Thanksgiving. We are not trying to rush the holidays, we are including any and all holidays you want to chat about from Thanksgiving all the way to the end of the year. We want to hear about it all.
Join us as a blogger and link up, as a reader or both! The link will be up early Thursday morning.
See you back here Thursday!
Friday Favorites: First Ironman with Downs Syndrome, J Crew Vest, Bachelorette Switch Up, White House Shelter Dog and Fall Chicken Bake
Friday, November 13, 2020
Happy Friday Besties! This has been a quiet and productive week and one that I am cherishing. As I do on most Fridays, I am linking up with up with Erika, Andrea, Narci to share the things that have brought me Joy this week.
1) First Ironman with Downs Syndrome
We saw this story leading up to Iron Man Florida on the news a couple of weeks ago and we have been following Chris Nikic every since. This past weekend, Chris Nikic became the first person with Downs Syndrome to complete an Iron Man. We know in our own household the type of dedication this takes because Running Daddy was training for his first Iron Man this year until it was cancelled this fall. Thanks COVID.
Already Better Chicken with Butternut Squash, Cranberries and Wild Rice Bake
Thursday, November 12, 2020
While this recipe takes some prep work, it is so Good. Perfect for a chilly night when you have some time or a busy night when you can do some prep work earlier in the day and then finish the cooking process when you get home. Chicken, wild rice, butternut squash and cranberries give you all the fall feels with healthy ingredients. The wild rice gives you a whole grain so this recipe is already Better.
Ingredients
1 cup of wild rice blend
Chicken broth
4 Tbs olive oil (divided)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 onion minced
1 small butternut squash (peeled and cubed) about 4 cups
Dash of kosher salt
Dash of black pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup parmesan cheese divided
Friday Favorites: Election Day Outfit, Good Raincoat, Time with My Ladies, and the Magic Wall
Friday, November 6, 2020Monthly Musings: Thanksgiving Preview
Thursday, October 29, 2020I don't know what is going to happen this year with this race, but I do know that we have always had so much fun at this event.
What's Up Wednesday: October 2020
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Wow, Besties here we are at the end of October. We are hopefully in the final act of this crazy year called 2020. It's the last Wednesday of the month so I am linking up with Shay and Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday to talk all things October. Are you ready for all the fall feels? I am!
1) What We Are Eating This Week
Ok, I am struggling in the dinner department right now. I typically pride myself in having dinner under control but I am super busy with work so I am not so Good in the dinner realm. Once the election is over I need a Costco run to get things under control. Here is what we are attempting to eat this week:
Monday-Smithfield bacon pork tenderloin, steamed broccoli, and brown rice.
Tuesday-Hockey night so probably a grilled cheese with fruit for Hockey Guy and whatever for Running Daddy and me.
Wednesday-I am making baked chicken tacos for a friend so I will probably just do a super sized batch and make some for us too.
Thursday-Another hockey night so I may just do burgers and dogs. Told ya I was struggling!
Friday-Take out. Thank heavens.
What I am Reminiscing About
I post this photo every October, I know, but it makes me happy. Oh how I would love to be at the happiest place on earth right now. The cast member asked for his autograph.
Topics for October Monthly Musings: Thanksgiving Preview
Monday, October 26, 2020Friday Favorites: Bacon Pork Tenderloin, Halloween Gummies, Stella Holiday Launch, Mask Lanyards and more SNL
Friday, October 16, 2020
1) Smithfield Applewood Smoked Bacon Marinated Pork Loin
Oh Besties, this applewood bacon pork tenderloin from Smithfield is so Good. You can find it right in your local grocery store and it is perfect for fall. We have roasted it in the oven and also put it on the grill. I think I might prefer it in the oven. It is so easy and all you do is add a really Good salad and roasted potatoes and you have the perfect fall meal.
In Praise of Pears
Thursday, October 15, 2020
It's pumpkin spice and apple everything season and I am totally here for it. That being said, we have a favorite fall fruit in the Good Better Best household that I think is totally underrated. We love pears in our house and use them in a few unexpected ways. I am sharing those ideas with you today.
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut squash soup is a staple for fall food. I am here to tell you that I think that my butternut squash with pear soup is one of the Best things I make. Most recipes for butternut squash soup call for apple but adding in pear, just gives the soup a totally different and unexpected flavor. It adds a certain sweetness and depth. Adding in pears is also a really Good way to use up pears that get too ripe too quickly.
Friday Favorites: Fall Flowers, Best Pesto and Cream Cheese, Breast Cancer Awareness Bag and SNL Premier
Friday, October 9, 2020
Friday Favorites: Camo Utility Pants, Trader Joe's Harvest Salsa, Real Housewives of Potomac, Best Fall Pullover and Breast Cancer Awareness Boutique
Friday, October 2, 2020
What's Up Wednesday: September 2020
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Hey Besties. I cannot believe that we are at the end of September. One thing that means...just a few more months of 2020! There have been some Good things in the month of September, but I know that Running Daddy and I are so glad the end of this month is here.
Monthly Musings September 2020: Fall and Halloween
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Topics for September Monthly Musings
Tuesday, September 22, 2020Friday Favorites: Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Bagels, Best Slippers, Daylight Sunscreen, Cooler Temperatures, and Block Scheduling
Friday, September 18, 2020Monthly Musings: End of Summer and Back to School
Thursday, August 27, 2020
1. Do You Have Kids Going Back to School and What Does That Look Like? What Is Your Plan?
Hockey Guy is starting a new school for the first time in 9 years. All of this brings fun new challenges as we navigate high school for the first time and in a pandemic. He will be in the building 2-3 days per week and then will be online the other days of the week. This ensures 50% capacity.
What's Up Wednesday--August 2020
Wednesday, August 26, 2020