This week we're chatting about Thanksgiving dishes, discussing a hot take about why Thanksgiving is the worst meal of the year and answering a question about rugs. We'll also share a book report, so grab your warm beverage and let's get into it.

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Elsie's Autumn Senses:

Eating and drinking: Apple cider slushies and Baked Brie with pie crust

Smelling: Heirloom Pumpkin

Watching: East of Eden

Listening: Neptune by Sufjan Stevens

Wearing: Christy Dawn Dresses

Emma's Autumn Senses:

Eating and drinking: Collagen hot chocolate, apple cider, cinnamon tea, royal icing sugar cookies and pumpkin crumb cookies

Smelling: Pumpkin candles

Watching: Nothing but wishes Bob's Burgers would come back

Wearing: Sweater

Favorite Thanksgiving sides:

Elsie: Stuffing, Stuffing meatballs, and Shrimp cocktail

Emma: Baked macaroni and cheese, Dinner rolls with honey butter, and Green bean cassorole

Book Report:

Hollywood Ending by John Green

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