Order Cracker Barrel For Your Holiday Meals

Did you know Cracker Barrel had Heat N Serve holiday meals you can pick up? You can order a turkey breast, plus sides. (And pies!)  With the election results and still reeling from that, I was in no mood to cook. So I decided to order Cracker Barrel.

It was easy to pick up. I scheduled a day and time. I didn't even have to get out of my car. The signs were out in the parking lot and I pulled up, gave my name, and they brought me my box:

It was full of my Thanksgiving meal & was all packed nicely:

It came with instructions on how to heat everything up. I didn't have to cook a dang thing. 

Here's what I got: cranberry relish, turkey gravy, turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, green beans, stuffing, and rolls. I did pay extra for mashed potatoes because I love mashed potatoes. 

But was everything good?

Yes! The turkey wasn't dry. I worried about that. 

Everything had flavor. Now, I wasn't a fan of the stuffing--it had an odd taste--but my son loved it, so it really depends on the person. 

The rolls were delish and I ate too many of them. 

Did I think it was worth the price? I paid a little over $130. 

I think so. I didn't have to worry about buying a turkey and defrosting it and basting it. I didn't have to scramble to make everything and figure out oven times to cook. Everything I got was able to be re-heated at the same temperature, so it was simple. 

Would I get this again? Yes! Cracker Barrel has Christmas meals available. You can do the ham or there's even prime rib. Check them out to learn more. 

Have you ever picked up a Thanksgiving meal?

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

.....to have had a fun Thanksgiving break with my kids. Tommy came home from college and I always love to see him. We also went to the Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld and saw all the pretty lights. 

.....to have seen Wicked and enjoyed it. I have seen the musical already and knew I would appreciate the movie as well. I hate that we have to wait a year for Part 2. It's like waiting for a new season on a streaming service: they make you wait forever. 

.....to have lugged in all the holiday decor from the garage. That's always a workout, but the house looks so pretty now!

......to be happy that it's not much longer for Tommy to come home for Christmas break. I promised him a McRib from McDonald's when he returns. It means I can get a delicious holiday pie. 

.....to have found this sign at Cracker Barrel for $2.99 and had to get it for my daughter. She is the master at procrastination. But I can't say much as I could procrastinate at her age too. Heck, even now. Oops.

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Gilmore Girls Holiday Gift Ideas

Gilmore Girls has become popular again. I watched when it was first released. I won't say how long ago that way because I'll cry. 

Then suddenly everyone seemed to love it again, which I understand because it is an incredible show. For those who don't know, it's about a mother and daughter--the mother, Lorelai, had her daughter, Rory, when she was only 16. So they basically grew up together. Lorelai came from a wealthy family and does not understand the world she grew up in. Or her parents. 

The show was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and she wrote and directed tons of the episodes. The writing is hilarious. Her husband helps as well. All the seasons are on Netflix if you want to give it a try during the holiday break. 

Anyhow, because it is so popular, I decided to make a list of Gilmore Girls gifts if you or someone in your life are fans of the show. We own most of these. 

First up is this advent calendar. Yes, December has started, but if you are an Amazon Prime member it'll arrive in 2 days and you can get caught up quickly. People on TikTok have opened everything so you can check if it's something you like. BUY IT HERE.

A super cute option are the Itty Bittys Lorelai & Rory set. These are at Hallmark and they are under $20. They are currently on sale!

This Gilmore Girls blanket is a wonderful addition and it's nice and warm. It depicts the town of Stars Hollow, where Lorelai & Rory live. It is 50 X 60 so it's the perfect size to snuggle with. BUY IT HERE.

A simple Luke's ornament can make a fantastic stocking stuffer. It's under $10! BUY IT HERE.

Another fun gift idea is this makeup bag. My daughter has this and always gets compliments. Mind you, if people don't know Gilmore Girls they wonder if she's referring to herself as Vicious Trollop and then she has to explain the show. BUY IT HERE.

Want to know how to make Luke's disgusting Santa Burger? You can with the Gilmore Girls cookbook. It features recipes mentioned in the show. (Yes, the Founders Day Punch is there!) BUY IT HERE. 

We love this Stars Hollow light up sign. It comes with a mini book about Stars Hollow. It's under $15 and can also make an inexpensive gift for Secret Santa. BUY IT HERE.

These Salt & Pepper shakers are pretty cute. Under $20, they would make fun Stocking Stuffers. BUY THEM HERE.

Lauren Graham, who plays Lorelai Gilmore, has written several books. Her latest one is called Have I Told You This Already? (I have a review for it here.) You can get the paperback version for under $10. BUY IT HERE.

This towel & bag set looks awesome. I hadn't seen it before, so it must be new. This would be perfect for beach trips. BUY THEM HERE.

Scott Patterson, who plays Luke Danes has his own line of Gilmore Girls coffee! It's available at the Warner Bros website. There are different flavors like a Luke's Diner blend or a Dragonfly Inn Talk Fast blend--plus more! BUY THEM HERE.

And even better, you can visit Stars Hollow! Warners Bros Studios have a Holidays Made Here tour from December 18th-January 5th and you'll see Stars Hollow decked out for the holidays. (Yes. The actual location where they filmed the show.)  Guess what? WE'RE GOING! We got to see Stars Hollow over the summer and now we'll see it all lit up with recognizable holiday decor (remember the Snowwoman?) We'll be sure to share all about it. I know we'll have the best time. 

So if you want the ultimate gift, surprise the Gilmore Girls fan in your life with this tour!