Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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The Best Thanksgiving Product Shortcuts

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Want to save time and eliminate stress on Turkey Day? Try preparing these make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes, which allow you to do most of the work in advance. Or consider hosting a Thanksgiving potluck this year rather than tackling all of the cooking yourself. If you’re really pinched for time, try these tasty time-savers, such as stuffing mix and pre-made pie crusts, to create dishes that only taste homemade.

Best Stuffing Mix: Trader Joe's Cornbread Stuffing Mix
"It's just moist enough," said a fan of this fluffy, fine-crumb version with a mild corn-bread taste. "The bits of celery and onions are a nice touch."

Best Poultry Seasoning: Magic Seasoning Blends Poultry Magic
"Unexpected Cajun notes and a dash of paprika give the bird a kick," a tester noted. "It's not too hot for Grandma, but it tingles your lips."

Best Cranberry Sauce: Grown Right Organic Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
The full, plump cranberries delivered the "taste and consistency of juicy, fresh fruit," marveled one volunteer," and it isn't at all watery."

Best Biscuits: Robinhood Free Meetinghouse Five Herb Parmesan Biscuits
These zesty, buttery, and moist biscuits wowed testers. "I can taste fresh basil, and I like the hint of cheese," said one.

Best Piecrust: Wholly Wholesome Organic Nine-Inch Pie Shells
Experienced bakers dubbed this crust "amazing — it's super flaky and soft, with a hint of butter." Not too sugary, it is suited to sweet or savory fillings.

Best Pumpkin Purée: Farmer's Market Organic Pumpkin
"I like that it's thick and creamy, not runny, like the other purées I've used in pie fillings," said one dessert lover. "And the amber color is gorgeous."

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