I'm Counting My Blessings & Grateful For Your Trust
"When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears." ... Tony Robbins
This Thanksgiving I'm grateful, thankful and blessed for so much: for family, for friends, for a satisfying career, for health, for living in my much loved and beautiful Queen City.
"Be consistent in your dedication to showing your gratitude to others. Gratitude is a fuel, a medicine and spiritual and emotional nourishment." ... Steve Maraboli
I'm especially grateful for my wonderful and valued clients, business partners and colleagues. It is you who continue to make my business possible … (7 comments)
How much do you know about Thanksgiving 2024 and how Americans observe this holiday? Did you know that in 2024: 87% of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving with 60% hosting. 24% say high costs could deter them from hosting next year. The average dinner includes nine guests and family (that's two more than last year). $361 is the average amount spent on hosting a Thanksgiving Day dinner including, food, drinks, and decorations.30% of Americans will travel for Thanksgiving. 18% will drive; 13% will fly.68% of Americans will serve turkey. 50% will serve mashed … (12 comments)
Thanksgiving is a day to gather with loved ones, share a delicious meal, and express gratitude. However, amidst the celebrations, Thanksgiving can also present unexpected risks. From kitchen fires to foodborne illnesses, injuries, and travel mishaps, safety should remain a priority to make sure your holiday is memorable for all the right reasons.
"Safety does not come with luck. It has to be prepared." — Author Unknown
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner often involves complex recipes, long cooking hours, and crowded kitchens. This increases the risk of kitchen … (9 comments)
"The best way to celebrate life is to enjoy the parade." ... Maya Angelou
Charlotte's Thanksgiving Eve Parade turns 78 years old this year. As it does each year, the Thanksgiving Parade will light up the Charlotte skies on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27th. Why not come out and help celebrate a Charlotte tradition since 1947!
The Thanksgiving Eve Parade, sponsored by Novant Health, will begin at 5:45 PM on Tryon Street beginning at 9th Street and ending at Good Samaritan Way. The parade will air live at 6:00 PM on WCCBcharlotte. The event is … (11 comments)
"Pie makes everybody happy." ... Laurie Halse Anderson
When it comes to Thanksgiving pies, different states have their own unique takes on this beloved dessert. From the classic pumpkin pie to the pecan pies to apple pies, pie preferences across the USA are as diverse as the landscapes themselves. Some states lean into local flavors like key lime or cherry, while others stick to staples like apple or sweet potato. And then there are those states who like their cream pies, peanut butter pies, buttermilk pies, even a grape pie. Whether your state’s signature slice is sweet, … (19 comments)
Thanksgiving Day 2024 is less than three weeks away and if you're not looking forward to the work involved in preparing a Thanksgiving Day feast, Charlotte has several dozen excellent restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. You can feast without the fuss on Thanksgiving Day! Dining out on Thanksgiving Day seems to be a more popular option each year.
Dining out on Thanksgiving Day offers a stress-free way to enjoy the holiday without the hours of shopping, preparation, and clean-up. Many Charlotte restaurants create special menus … (17 comments)
Today and every day I'm thankful for the countless blessings in my life ~ family, friends, a satisfying career, my comfortable home, my fur-babies, my health, living in my adopted, beautiful Queen City.
I'm especially thankful for my wonderful and valued clients, business partners and colleagues. It is you who continue to make my business possible and successful year after year. I thank you for continuing to put your trust in me and for allowing me to serve you. I appreciate your friendship, your business, your referrals, and your support... past, … (46 comments)
"The turkey. The sweet potatoes. The stuffing. The pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we all can agree so vehemently about? I don't think so." ... Nora Ephron
While turkey might be the star of the show on the Thanksgiving table, did you know that some three quarters of Americans will be serving at least four side dishes to accompany the turkey? The most popular side dish? It's mashed potatoes! Mashed potatoes are the #1 most popular side dish in 20 states. 75% of Thanksgiving menus include mashed potatoes, stuffing or dressing.
"Good mashed potato is … (26 comments)
thanksgiving: What's Your State's Favorite Thanksgiving Day Pie?
- 11/24/22 04:58 AM
WHAT'S THE FAVORITE THANKSGIVING DAY PIE IN YOUR STATE? DO YOU AGREE? Do you have a favorite pie for Thanksgiving dinner? Is it the same as the favorite pie in your state? Google shared a list with USA TODAY of uniquely searched pies in each state.
As you can see from the list below, pumpkin pie seems to be the overall favorite in 13 states. However, apple pie is not far behind with 11 states showing it as a favorite. Some interesting surprises in several states: chess pie in North Carolina and Tennessee; key lime pie in Utah; French silk pie in Illinois; … (42 comments)
"Be consistent in your dedication to showing your gratitude to others. Gratitude is a fuel, a medicine and spiritual and emotional nourishment." ... Steve Maraboli
This Thanksgiving I'm grateful, thankful and blessed for so much: for family, for friends, for a satisfying career, for health, for living in my much loved and beautiful Queen City.
I'm especially grateful for my wonderful and valued clients, business partners and colleagues. It is you who continue to make my business possible and successful year after year. Thank you for continuing to put your trust in me and for allowing … (24 comments)
thanksgiving: Thanksgiving 2022 By The Numbers (Fun Facts): How Much Do You Know?
- 11/18/22 04:21 AM
THANKSGIVING 2022 BY THE NUMBERS: 60+ FUN FACTS How much do you know about Thanksgiving 2022 and how Americans observe this holiday? Did you know that in 2022: 97% of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving. 31% of Americans will travel for Thanksgiving. 47% will drive. 29% will fly. 64% of Americans would prefer an alternative to turkey, but 68% will be serving turkey, nonetheless. 26% would like some new side dishes. $835 million will be spent on turkeys, alone, this year. Average cost of a 16 pound turkey is just over $25. 45% of Americans choose pumpkin pie as their favorite. Apple pie … (52 comments)
"Wear gratitude like a clock, and it will feed every corner of your life." ... Rumi
This Thanksgiving we are beyond grateful for the many blessings in our lives: family, friends, satisfying careers, and living in our much loved and beautiful Queen City.
We are especially grateful for our wonderful and valued clients, business partners and colleagues. It is you who continue to make our business possible and successful year after year. We thank you for continuing to put your trust in us and for allowing us to serve you. … (32 comments)
Thanksgiving Day is just two weeks away... and if you're not looking forward to the work involved in preparing a Thanksgiving feast, Charlotte has a number of excellent restaurants that will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. And have you heard that there is a shortage of small turkeys this year? So if your Thanksgiving get-together is small, dining out might be a more cost-effective option.
If you're thinking of dining out on Thanksgiving Day, don't delay in making your reservations--it's only 15 days till Thanksgiving and as we don't have quite as many restaurants open, … (28 comments)
"Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other."
... Randy Paush
"Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.”
... Henry Van Dyke
"If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily."
... Gerald Good
"Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never … (52 comments)
Picture courtesy of Care.com It's Thanksgiving Day! While many of us are celebrating today on a much more scaled down way due to the pandemic, many of us have pets at home who would love to help us celebrate the day. (I know my Bingo sure does!) So here's my annual list of tips of how to keep your pets safe on Thanksgiving.
As so much of Thanksgiving Day is about food, it's important to know what not to feed your pets to keep them safe on Thanksgiving Day. As a pet mom, I know first how how easy in … (18 comments)
With Gratitude & Happy Thanksgiving from Nina Hollander and the Carolinas Realty Partners with Coldwell Banker Realty
This Thanksgiving we are thankful for the many blessings in our lives ~ family, friends, satisfying careers, good health, and living in our much loved and beautiful Queen City.
We are also thankful for our wonderful and valued clients, business partners and colleagues. It is all of you who continue to make our business possible and successful year after year. We thank you for continuing to put your trust in us and for allowing us to serve you. We appreciate your friendship, your business, your referrals, and your support... past, present, and … (16 comments)
No doubt, Thanksgiving 2020 won't look much like previous Thanksgiving celebrations most of us have experienced in past years. With health safety being of paramount concern this year, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 10 key metrics to determine which ones might provide the safest conditions for Thanksgiving get-togethers.
WalletHub's analysis included data to see how each state is handling the COVID-19 pandemic, including positive tests and deaths per capita in the past week, as well as other indicators of general safety like the crime rate and the average number of DUI-related fatalities in November.
This Thanksgiving homeowners can be grateful that:
For those who purchased a home this past year and locked in what are still historically low interest rates that their housing costs will remain stable for years to come. For those who purchased their homes in recent years or for those who were under water for many years, that the appreciation in home values will help continue to build family wealth and financial security for the long term. For realizing the American Dream of homeownership (93% of Americans continue to believe that home ownership is a core element … (24 comments)
Happy Thanksgiving from Nina Hollander and the Carolinas Realty Partners with Coldwell Banker
Today especially we are thankful for the many blessings in our lives ~ family, friends, satisfying careers, and living in our much loved and beautiful Queen City.
We are especially thankful for our wonderful and valued clients, business partners and colleagues. It is all of you who continue to make our business possible and successful year after year. We thank you for continuing to put your trust in us and for allowing us to serve you. We appreciate your friendship, your business, your referrals, and your support... past, present, and future. We look forward … (4 comments)
Picture courtesy of Care.com Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. No doubt much of Thanksgiving Day is all about the food, but it's important to keep your pets safe on Thanksgiving Day by not feeding them things from your tables/plates that are dangerous to their health... it's so easy in the excitement of the holiday to want to share with our four-legged family members, but it's not always a good idea to do so.
9 Things Not To Feed Your Cats And Dogs On Thanksgiving Day Bones: turkey bones can lacerate or obstruct and even puncture your pets' internal … (29 comments)
Happy Thanksgiving from Nina Hollander, Coldwell Banker in Charlotte
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