November flew by, and I can’t believe 2019 is nearly over. I kicked off the month with a trip to Michigan for Youmacon and visited my family. After that, I took some time to relax and recharge my batteries. I did some painting and caught up on anime and other TV series. Then ended the month with some canceled plans and the materials for a new hobby. So here’s what I did in November as well as my plans for December.

If you’re like me you spend more time planning your thanksgiving meal, than thinking about your table setting. Luckily, you don’t need to spend a lot of time or money to create a beautiful centerpiece. This easy last-minute Thanksgiving centerpiece can be together once you get everything in the oven and have some downtime before dinner. So if you don’t have the time or budget to create an elaborate centerpiece, don’t stress out. I’ve got you covered with the easy last-minute centerpiece. All the materials can be found at your local craft store or dollar store and looks beautiful on any table.

This savory with a hint of sweet vegan cornbread dressing is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dinner. Cornbread dressing is something I didn’t grow up eating during Thanksgiving. My parents would make it, and I wouldn’t eat it because I didn’t like the way it looked and it had celery. And back then I turned up my nose to anything with celery. So it wasn’t until I was an adult and made it for myself when I realized that wasn’t that bad. Once I became a vegetarian, I thought I wasn’t going to be able to have cornbread dressing on Thanksgiving anymore. Well, not the kind from a box or how it’s traditional homemade cornbread dressing. But, I could always create a vegan or vegetarian-friendly version, and that’s what I did. So here’s my vegan take on cornbread dressing that’s savory with a hint of sweet from the cranberries.

Even though I lived in Michigan for 12 years, I’ve never been to Youmacon. I already had plans to visit Michigan this year since I haven’t visited in about three years and the convention was around the time I was planning to visit. So I decided that I’d finally check it out.

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner and trying to enjoy the day without stressing about every little detail is easier said than done. We want our guests to have a good time, but not stress ourselves out trying to make that happen. Luckily there’s a way to plan out your Thanksgiving so it is stress-free and enjoyable for both you and your guest. The tips below will help you have a stress-free Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with your guests.