November was busy I finished my assignment with the election board, then started working on preparing to move and start school. So I spent most of the month burnt out. I have a bad habit of taking on too much at once. And that’s what I did the first part of November. Towards the end, I lightened up my workload and took breaks. So here’s what I was up to in November and what I have planned for December.

Being alone on Thanksgiving doesn’t feel great. It’s a holiday that’s centered around spending time with friends and loved ones. So when you’re solo on Thanksgiving it’s easy to feel lonely and depressed. For many this year, it might be their first time spending Thanksgiving alone. And there’s nothing wrong with feeling down or missing being with your friends and family. Rather you turned down an invitation or your family lives out of town, having a solo of Thanksgiving doesn’t mean you have to feel sad and lonely. There are ways to be solo and still enjoy Thanksgiving.

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.

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.