Day For Decorating!

Deck the Halls

Right after Thanksgiving is the perfect time to start decorating for Christmas! Over the years I have collected ornaments, country decor, and anything that has to do with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It's such a fun time to bring out all the Christmas decorations that you've collected in the past years.

At the same time though, it's a bit exhausting. Unless if you're one of those people who keeps your  tree up all year long, you're most likely going to make a bunch of trips back and forth to the attic. There will be so many boxes that you won't know what to do with. Not to mention it's a smart idea to box up other room decor and clean the room.

Yet, decorating for Christmas is one of my favorite things about the holidays. So many memories are brought back to me while I'm hanging up my ornaments. I think, "Wow, I remember my sister bought this one for me years ago, and I still love it!"

I will admit that I find it one of the most relaxing parts about Christmas. No spending money, no guessing on what gifts to get, and no traveling for Christmas plans. Yes, decorating is definitely tiring, but when all it is done you can enjoy it. Whenever and if ever you decide to decorate your room/house, just remember to appreciate it while you can! Christmas will be here faster than you think!

How to Make Cranberry Jello Salad

For Thanksgiving, I was put in charge of making the cranberry sauce. It's really easy to buy a can of cranberry sauce and pour it into a bowl, especially when it still keeps the shape of the can. But why do that when you can make a delicious cranberry jello salad instead? The best part is that there is no cooking or baking required for this recipe! And it's easy to make!

Ingredients Needed:

1 Package of Cherry Jello

1/2 cup crushed pineapple

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 chopped apple

1 can of whole berry cranberry sauce

1/2 cup boiling water

A pinch of salt

Chopped up celery 1/2 cup (or less)

Step 1:

First you'll need to have a medium sized glass bowl. It should be a nice bowl that would look good for dinner (not a mixing bowl). Once you find your bowl, pour in the package of cherry jello and the sugar. Boil 1/2 cup of water. When the water has begun to boil, add it to the sugar and jello mix. Stir the mixture with a spoon until all of it is dissolved into the water.

Step 2:

Add a pinch of salt to the mixture. Chop the walnuts into small chunks. After measuring out 3/4 cup (or 1/2 cup for less) of the chopped walnuts, add them to the jello mixture. 

Step 3:

Drain the crushed pineapple of some of the juice in the can. Add 1/2 cup to the mixture and stir in. 

Step 4:

Take the can of whole berry cranberry sauce and add it to the jello mixture. Stir well to make sure all lumps are out of it. 

Step 5:

Chop up the celery into tiny chunks. Add no more to the mixture than 1/2 cup or less as your desired preference.

Step 6:

Take one half of an apple and chop it up into small chunks. Sprinkle it into the mixture, then mix the entire mixture.

When you feel like your cranberry jello salad is complete, refrigerate it for an hour and a half to two hours long, depending on your fridge. Once it's cooled down like jello, then feel free to dig in!