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Thanksgiving is more than just food. It's about tradition.

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team

I cannot believe that it is almost Thanksgiving. Over the last year I have found myself in the odd position of completely reinventing myself. Selling my Charleston Home Staging Company earlier in the year, then getting my real estate license in Northeast Florida, I've switched hats. Having to learn so many new things, re-establish my professional reputation in a completely new market, and deal with living three states away from my oldest two children, Thanksgiving is a feast not only in food, but in tradition and family. 

peeling chestnuts for stuffingUnfortunately my oldest child, my son, won't be able to drive down for Thanksgiving. His new wife works retail and working Black Friday is an absolute must. My oldest daughter, and her fiance, will be joining us, however. 

My family has a couple of well steeped traditions at Thanksgiving. The most important being the peeling of the Chestnuts for our Thanksgiving dressing. The story is kind of a long one, but I've written about it on my other blog, where I've also included the recipe, in case you want to make the best stuffing you've ever had

As a bonus, I've also included my home made eggnog recipe. It's super easy to make and everyone always asks for the recipe. 

If you are looking for a way to instill more than just food in your Thanksgiving tradtion, consider giving this one a try.

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 Author Bio: Melissa Marro, Home Staging Industry leader, Realtor, and entrepreneur offers a unique perspective on New Home Construction, Resale Residential Real Estate, and Home Staging

For more information on buying or selling in the Fleming Island, Orange Park, or Jacksonville, area, visit StageListSellNEFL.com or call Melissa Marro (marro.melissa at gmail.com), Keller Williams First Coast Realty, for more information (904-466-2093).

 

Comments (3)

Marie Fox
Foxy Interiors Inc. Lake Mary Florida - Lake Mary, FL
Lake Mary, Florida, Home Stager & RE Photographer
I'm going to check out your recipes Melissa. They sound yummy. I hope your family has a wonderful Thanksgiving steeped in tradition!
Nov 18, 2012 09:10 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I agree....tradition is what the holidays are all about!  The hardest part about traditions....it's painful when someone is absent for the first time.  We will be celebrating with my oldest and her husband and two babies.  My son will be away on business and my youngest will be starting a new job in Montana.  She's a world traveller and wasn't home last year either.  It's never easy having your children far from home, even when they are all grown up.  Holiday time is when it gets emotional for me.  Skype makes it easier!

Happy Thanksgiving Melissa!

Nov 19, 2012 03:50 AM
Wendy Tomm
Beyond the Walls - East St Paul, MB
CCSP, RESA-PRO, BBB - Wpg Realtors

Great traditions are heart felt and cannot ever be forgotten.  Hope everyone enjoyed themselves and now onto the next big holiday season.

Nov 28, 2012 12:58 AM