Black Friday Chocolate Oatmeal Deals and Recipes Guide

Happy Black Friday!

I’m staying well away from the malls today.

I did run past a shopping center this morning and the parking lot was already full of cars. I’ll likely spend the day indoors—cleaning and maybe starting to move some Christmas decorations into my new house. My mom offered to share some of hers; she has plenty!

After Thanksgiving dinner I stayed at my parents’ house, and this morning I made oatmeal for everyone—my mom, my dad, and my sister visiting from Boston.

I made a big batch of Strawberry Hugs Oatmeal for everyone.

(My sister prefers her oats sweetened with brown sugar—she’s not a fan of the melted banana trick.)

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving (or a pleasant Thursday evening). Mine was lovely, surrounded by friends and family—and one mischievous Batman who helped himself to a plate left on the table. I’ll share photos and recipes as soon as I can write the posts. The pecan pie turned out great!

Question of the Day:

Are you going shopping today?

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