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Count Your Many Blessings

11.04.2015

Thanksgiving Banner - Countdown to Thanksgiving

I was all on board with welcoming in Thanksgiving season with open arms. And then Daylight Savings happened and my holiday happiness came to a sudden halt. Can you tell me what is worse than sitting in traffic for an hour and a half (each way) every day? I can. Sitting in traffic for an hour and a half in pitch black darkness. I didn’t think my commute could have gotten any worse. It’s a good thing my car has hidden snacks in every small compartment, because my boredom overtakes my diet every night.

Count Your Many Blessings Thanksgiving Banner - Countdown to Thanksgiving

Not only is my commute a lot less bearable, but since it’s a blackout by the time I get home at night, I can’t photograph any of my projects. This becomes an issue because I am a huge procrastinator, and don’t typically have 3 projects ready to photograph over the weekend. Hopefully I can get into the swing of things soon, otherwise you won’t be hearing much from me for the next few months. I know how devastating that may be for you, so I’ll try my hardest to keep it up.

Thanksgiving Banner - Countdown to Thanksgiving - Count Your Many Blessings

I might not have a handle on my projects, but The Dating Divas sure do. They created this Count Your Many Blessings banner, and it couldn’t be more perfect for our household. I love to get into holiday spirit (for every holiday), and this banner is perfect for that. Each day has it’s own little act of kindness on it, so you can really appreciate Thanksgiving by the time it rolls around at the end of the month.

Thanksgiving Banner - Count Your Many Blessings Countdown to Thanksgiving

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  1. Britta says

    11.04.2015 at 3:07 pm

    I almost cried yesterday I felt so lonely in the car ride home haha. It takes me an hour and a half too. So much darkness.

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      11.19.2015 at 11:25 am

      Ughhhh it’s the worst isn’t it?! I wish we could have summers all the time. I know you’re a fall girl, but I just don’t handle it with grace. 🙂

  2. B says

    11.04.2015 at 5:25 pm

    I count my blessings that I met you every day!

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      11.19.2015 at 11:26 am

      Ohhhh aren’t you just so sweet. You must want something!

  3. chelsea jacobs says

    11.05.2015 at 8:23 am

    I love this! So cute!

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      11.19.2015 at 11:26 am

      Right?! I love finding these free printables! 🙂

  4. Julia says

    11.05.2015 at 6:30 pm

    I feel exactly the same way, it’s the worst!

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      11.19.2015 at 11:30 am

      Ugh it really is. At least you have lots of baked goods to wash away your sorrows! 🙂

  5. Kathy and Kevin Bligh says

    11.06.2015 at 12:29 pm

    We are thankful for our family every day and that you have become part of it. We are counting the days until we can celebrate together

    Kathy and Kevin

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      11.09.2015 at 4:58 pm

      Awww thank you!!! Can’t wait to see you guys soon!

  6. Jamie says

    11.14.2015 at 5:28 pm

    Get cracking on the new projects! It’s been too long since I’ve gotten to read a new post from you haha

    • shauna841505@yahoo.com says

      11.19.2015 at 11:29 am

      Ahhhh Jamie I know!!! I’m so sorry, I just have been feeling kind of blah lately. I just posted though, so hopefully I’ll get back on track real quick!

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