Regular readers, you know me pretty well. I’m not what you would call reserved. I’m opinionated, and I like to run my mouth. I can’t help but share things I am excited about. (And there’s always so much I find to get excited about.)

This week, like most people out there, I’m thinking about gift giving. And I’m so excited about what I’m going to be giving to many of my friends and family members this year. By writing this post, I realize I am spoiling Christmas for some of my family members. Oh, well. Sorry about that! I just have to share this.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you’re all enjoying your leftover turkey and stuffing. I didn’t cook this year. We just got back from Tom Colicchio’s (of Top Chef fame) Craft, (winner of the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant nationwide in 2002). It was perfect. Loved the decor, loved the food, loved the conversation. And Kate was a perfect angel (despite this funny photo). But most of all, I loved not having to cook.

Tomorrow I’m continuing the theme. Not planning on doing anything. Of course, I never go shopping on Black Friday anyway. I’m not a big fan of shopping and I really hate crowds! I’d much rather stay home and read a book or take a walk.

If you’re like me, and you’d rather stay home than fight the crowds, you don’t have to feel like you’re missing out on the all the savings. Because I’m hosting another awesome giveaway. I’m super excited about this one in particular. I’m giving away the best mop EVER!