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Stress Free Thanksgiving Holiday

November 17, 2025
Stress Free Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving can be a very stressful time, from the meal to family, to shopping on Black Friday. Here are a few of my tips for creating a stress free Thanksgiving holiday. First off, take a deep breath, and remember, this holiday is about spending time with family. All of the other stuff is just there… Read More Stress Free Thanksgiving Holiday

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For over a decade, Crafting and Home Decor expert Adeina Anderson has been a trusted source of information on creating easy and fun home décor projects, holiday crafts, tips on party planning ideas and DIY projects for millions of television viewers and newspaper, magazine and web readers.

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It’s Pizzas Time! VIA 313 is the best place to g It’s Pizzas Time!
VIA 313 is the best place to get your pizza fix. 

Drove the Jeep out to the Rim for lunch and we started with the meatballs and marinara which had so much flavor and were cooked perfectly. 

Then we tried the DLX 313 and wow, every bite was better than the last. 

The DLX 313 answers the question every table argues over: which pizza do we get? Instead of picking one, we got  four of Via 313’s most iconic options, arranged on a single large pan and double cut into 16 squares.
 
Here’s the lineup:
The Detroiter — smoked pepperoni tucked beneath the cheese, natural casing pepperoni crisping on top

The Ambassador Bridge — pepperoni, sausage, fresh garlic, oregano and house-made ricotta

The Cadillac — prosciutto, gorgonzola, parmesan, fig preserves and balsamic glaze

The Bobo Brazil — hot calabrese, sausage, red pepper flakes and Mike’s Hot Honey

And of course y’all know I will always try a smoked Old Fashioned if it’s on the menu, and this cocktail was delightful. They use Still Austin Straight Bourbon, which is quickly becoming one of my faves. 

We finished off the meal with a trio of hubcaps and a bowl of the Superman ice cream. For the Hubcaps, we chose the snickerdoodle, red velvet and Detroit confetti. We really enjoyed every bite of all three, and that Superman ice cream was spectacular.

For your birthday they even give you a whole sheet of the Cinnamon Stix, yay for it being my birthday month. 

I highly recommend that you head out to @via313pizza and check it out, you won’t be disappointed, and I know you’ll have a great time. 

@travelifewithadeina @jeep #pizza #cookie #oldfashioned #detroitpizza notpaid
I had an amazing birthday today! It started with m I had an amazing birthday today! It started with my PT in the morning, which I count as a workout 😂 Then I got an oil change for the @jeep , thank you @ancira_cjdr for that yummy popcorn while I waited. 

Then the yummy fun began with more birthday freebies!

I got the new Apple Pie Bundtlet from @nothingbundtcakes ! Next was a free sandwich from @schlotzskys and another free sandwich from @jerseymikes 

For dinner the hubs took me to @maggianoslittleitaly for one of the best Smoked Old Fashioned cocktails I’ve ever had, such a great presentation. And their mushroom ravioli was absolutely amazing. I love that for your birthday they give you the yummy lemon cookies with candles. 

And of course, I ended the evening with my free @starbucks coffee, that’s right, a triple shot latte at 8 pm, yay me. 

Thank you to everyone that called, texted, Facebook msg’d, and sang me Birthday wishes. It was a great day to turn another year older. 

@travelifewithadeina #notpaid #birthday #birthdaygirl #birthdayfreebies
Happy Birthday to me and everyone born in Septembe Happy Birthday to me and everyone born in September!

I had so much fun running around town getting all my birthday freebies. Be sure to check out the blog for a list of over 70 free items and discounts you can get during your birthday month. 

I also shared a few of the free birthday gifts I got from some of my favorite places on @saliveksat with my wonderful friend @jadapicksit 

@starbucks @cheesecakefactory @via313pizza @redrobinburgers @nothingbundtcakes @crumbl @bathandbodyworks @sephora @ultabeauty @travelifewithadeina #septemberbirthdays #notpaid #birthday #virgo #birthdaygirl
25 years later! We must never forget the who, the 25 years later! We must never forget the who, the what, the when, and the how! We must never forget the feeling we all had when it happened, and how we felt in the days after. God Bless America!

#911 #neverforget911 #godblessamerica
A little update on Miss Riley, and Molly went to s A little update on Miss Riley, and Molly went to support her sister, really she went for the attention 😂😂😂

This little girl’s checkup was great today. She gained almost a pound, her bloodwork numbers are just shy of normal, and if next months checkup is this good, she’ll get to taper back on some of the meds. Woo Hoo
Yah, so I jumped on the 80s trend from ChatGPT. I Yah, so I jumped on the 80s trend from ChatGPT. I think it went way overboard on the color, but I love that it kept my #Jeep and made it on trend too. #ChatGPTChallenge #80s
September is my favorite month, and not just becau September is my favorite month, and not just because it’s my birthday month 🥳

It’s a reset where we say goodbye to summer, and welcome the beginning of Fall🍁

Coffee taste better, pumpkin pie spice is in everything, and leaves begin to turn beautiful and fall 🍁 

Here’s to a new season, a new adventure, and another year around the sun ☀️ 

@travelifewithadeina 
#september #birthdaymonth #travelife #falltravel #newseason
So fun catching up with these amazing friends, and So fun catching up with these amazing friends, and our waitress Sarah was amazing. The food at Alamo Biscuit Co. is sooooo good, I will be back.

@travelifewithadeina @visitsanantonio #ladieslunch #brunch #friends
My media drive this week is Big, Bold, and Powerfu My media drive this week is Big, Bold, and Powerful. 

This Forged Blue Metallic 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star 4WD 8-Speed Automatic HEMI 5.7L V8 Multi Displacement VVT eTorque has amazing power, all the bells & whistles of a luxury vehicle, with the toughness of a truck, and so much MORE!

@ramtrucks @travelifewithadeina #ramtrucks #lonestar #4x4 #travelife #trucklife
Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Do you Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! 

Do you bake your cookies from scratch, use a refrigerator cookie dough, or order in your cookies?

I do all 3, but nothing beats the smell and taste of a freshly baked Chocolate Chip Cookie 🍪

@travelifewithadeina @nestletollhouse 
#notpaid #travelife #chocolatechipcookie #nationalchocolatechipcookieday #cookie
Miss Riley came home this morning. She is still a Miss Riley came home this morning. She is still a pretty sick gal, but you wouldn’t know it by the way she is acting, barking, and eating treats. 

She has IMHA, immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. Which means her immune system is destroying her body’s red blood cells. After 2 blood transfusions, and a bunch of meds, they sent her home with a whole list of instructions, a few meds that she will take for a very long time, and a bunch of “she can’t do that for a while” list of things. She can bruise, bleed, and get sick very easy right now, so my girl will be pretty much living in a bubble. 

She’s in a small kennel right now until I get “Riley’s Corner” done. Along with prepping the house like we have a toddler again. 

Thank you all for the prayers and good thoughts, she still needs them and they are very appreciated. 

#bubbledog
This little gal is pretty sick and getting a blood This little gal is pretty sick and getting a blood transfusion tonight. All the prayers are welcome. Riley is in great spirits and I don’t think she realizes just how sick she is. So thankful to Freya, the sweet dog that donated the blood, who knew there is a doggy blood bank out there.
Happy 250th America. We are the home of the free b Happy 250th America. We are the home of the free because of the brave. And I am in a great place to celebrate this special day. 

@mountrushmorenationalpark  @travelifewithadeina @travelsouthdakota @swatours 
#4thofJuly #america250 #mountrushmore
What a great week at @hellotravelcon and @travelgo What a great week at @hellotravelcon and @travelgoodsassociation ✈️🎒🧳

This week was about learning new trends in the travel world, supporting my amazing friend,  catching up with some friends from work, meeting friends in person finally, and checking out some cool gear. 

@jenniferbroometravel you did a spectacular job during the masterclasses and fireside chat with @alexhonnold , @jimwmorrison , and @jimmychin 🧗🏻‍♀️⛷️🏔️🎥

@mckennauncharted and Matt, it was so great catching up with you while you were representing @swatours , who by the way was also a huge part of TravelCon with all the FAM trips. 

And @fatmanlittletrail , it was great to finally meet you in person. 

Time to hit the road for a new adventure and test out some of my new gear. 

@matadorequipment @trtl @getsetluggages @thegeoproject @travelbta @travelifewithadeina #notpaid #travelife #adventure #explore #travel
Gracie wanted to live the Travel Life, so we are h Gracie wanted to live the Travel Life, so we are heading to the mountains. 

@travelifewithadeina @visitsanantonio 
#graciethegiraffe #hillcountry #giraffe #missinggiraffe
Hey all my San Antonio friends, tune into @salivek Hey all my San Antonio friends, tune into @saliveksat today at 10:30. I’ll be sharing why it is the perfect time to go to Alaska and explore the Tongass National Forest with @theboatcompany . I visited my 49th in the best way possible with kayaking, salt water fishing, glacier views, and more.

@tongassnationalforest @travelalaska @travelifewithadeina #alaska #49thstate #explore #adventure #alaskacruise
Hey all my Austin Friends, did you know that Route Hey all my Austin Friends, did you know that Route 66 turns 100 this year?

I’ll be sharing some of the best places to eat, stay, and explore on Route 66 today at 11 on Studio 512. 

@route66official @visitkansas @visitokc @visit_amarillo @travelifewithadeina @studio512tv @santamonicapier #roadtrip #travelife #explore 
#Route66
Where the World Gets Quiet and You Finally Exhale Where the World Gets Quiet and You Finally Exhale — Only at Chair King! 🖤🌿

There are some outdoor pieces that just invite you to linger, and the Nantucket 3-Piece Swivel Outdoor Sofa Group from @ChairKingBYS is exactly that. 🖤🌿

The black polymer frame has these clean, angular lines that feel contemporary and grounded at the same time. Including a sofa with plush mist-toned Sunbrella cushions, a swivel club chair that rotates so you’re always in the conversation, and a 42 x 24-inch coffee table with a slat top and woven wicker shelf underneath, every piece in this set feels intentional. 🤍 

Style it with a textured outdoor rug, some ruffled or pinstriped throw pillows, and a few candles — and your backyard becomes the room where the best parts of summer happen. 
☀️ 

Morning coffee in the quiet before anyone wakes up. Long conversations that stretch past sunset. The book you’ve been meaning to finish. 🌙

The polymer won’t crack, chip, or fade, and the Sunbrella cushions resist everything the Texas heat brings — so this set looks and feels this good for years. 💫

Stop merely dreaming of your ideal backyard and start living in it. Available now at ChairKing.com or at one of their 22 Texas showrooms. 🏡

#ChairKing #PatioSeason #BackyardGoals #outdoorliving #sanantoniotx
Fun hearing about the “Taco Trail” on the Sout Fun hearing about the “Taco Trail” on the Southside. Great job my friend April Mae Monterrosa from Live From The Southside.
Good morning from Alaska. Coffee is ready at 5:30 Good morning from Alaska. Coffee is ready at 5:30 here on the boat and y’all know I was ready for it!

The views from the deck of  @theboatcompany are beyond beautiful. 

They offer a few different excursions each day, and the waters are calm, so I’m looking forward to some salt water fishing today.

@travelifewithadeina @travelalaska #alaskaawaits #adventure #notpaid #alaska #coffee
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It’s Pizzas Time! VIA 313 is the best place to g It’s Pizzas Time!
VIA 313 is the best place to get your pizza fix. 

Drove the Jeep out to the Rim for lunch and we started with the meatballs and marinara which had so much flavor and were cooked perfectly. 

Then we tried the DLX 313 and wow, every bite was better than the last. 

The DLX 313 answers the question every table argues over: which pizza do we get? Instead of picking one, we got  four of Via 313’s most iconic options, arranged on a single large pan and double cut into 16 squares.
 
Here’s the lineup:
The Detroiter — smoked pepperoni tucked beneath the cheese, natural casing pepperoni crisping on top

The Ambassador Bridge — pepperoni, sausage, fresh garlic, oregano and house-made ricotta

The Cadillac — prosciutto, gorgonzola, parmesan, fig preserves and balsamic glaze

The Bobo Brazil — hot calabrese, sausage, red pepper flakes and Mike’s Hot Honey

And of course y’all know I will always try a smoked Old Fashioned if it’s on the menu, and this cocktail was delightful. They use Still Austin Straight Bourbon, which is quickly becoming one of my faves. 

We finished off the meal with a trio of hubcaps and a bowl of the Superman ice cream. For the Hubcaps, we chose the snickerdoodle, red velvet and Detroit confetti. We really enjoyed every bite of all three, and that Superman ice cream was spectacular.

For your birthday they even give you a whole sheet of the Cinnamon Stix, yay for it being my birthday month. 

I highly recommend that you head out to @via313pizza and check it out, you won’t be disappointed, and I know you’ll have a great time. 

@travelifewithadeina @jeep #pizza #cookie #oldfashioned #detroitpizza notpaid
I had an amazing birthday today! It started with m I had an amazing birthday today! It started with my PT in the morning, which I count as a workout 😂 Then I got an oil change for the @jeep , thank you @ancira_cjdr for that yummy popcorn while I waited. 

Then the yummy fun began with more birthday freebies!

I got the new Apple Pie Bundtlet from @nothingbundtcakes ! Next was a free sandwich from @schlotzskys and another free sandwich from @jerseymikes 

For dinner the hubs took me to @maggianoslittleitaly for one of the best Smoked Old Fashioned cocktails I’ve ever had, such a great presentation. And their mushroom ravioli was absolutely amazing. I love that for your birthday they give you the yummy lemon cookies with candles. 

And of course, I ended the evening with my free @starbucks coffee, that’s right, a triple shot latte at 8 pm, yay me. 

Thank you to everyone that called, texted, Facebook msg’d, and sang me Birthday wishes. It was a great day to turn another year older. 

@travelifewithadeina #notpaid #birthday #birthdaygirl #birthdayfreebies
Happy Birthday to me and everyone born in Septembe Happy Birthday to me and everyone born in September!

I had so much fun running around town getting all my birthday freebies. Be sure to check out the blog for a list of over 70 free items and discounts you can get during your birthday month. 

I also shared a few of the free birthday gifts I got from some of my favorite places on @saliveksat with my wonderful friend @jadapicksit 

@starbucks @cheesecakefactory @via313pizza @redrobinburgers @nothingbundtcakes @crumbl @bathandbodyworks @sephora @ultabeauty @travelifewithadeina #septemberbirthdays #notpaid #birthday #virgo #birthdaygirl
25 years later! We must never forget the who, the 25 years later! We must never forget the who, the what, the when, and the how! We must never forget the feeling we all had when it happened, and how we felt in the days after. God Bless America!

#911 #neverforget911 #godblessamerica
A little update on Miss Riley, and Molly went to s A little update on Miss Riley, and Molly went to support her sister, really she went for the attention 😂😂😂

This little girl’s checkup was great today. She gained almost a pound, her bloodwork numbers are just shy of normal, and if next months checkup is this good, she’ll get to taper back on some of the meds. Woo Hoo
Yah, so I jumped on the 80s trend from ChatGPT. I Yah, so I jumped on the 80s trend from ChatGPT. I think it went way overboard on the color, but I love that it kept my #Jeep and made it on trend too. #ChatGPTChallenge #80s
September is my favorite month, and not just becau September is my favorite month, and not just because it’s my birthday month 🥳

It’s a reset where we say goodbye to summer, and welcome the beginning of Fall🍁

Coffee taste better, pumpkin pie spice is in everything, and leaves begin to turn beautiful and fall 🍁 

Here’s to a new season, a new adventure, and another year around the sun ☀️ 

@travelifewithadeina 
#september #birthdaymonth #travelife #falltravel #newseason
So fun catching up with these amazing friends, and So fun catching up with these amazing friends, and our waitress Sarah was amazing. The food at Alamo Biscuit Co. is sooooo good, I will be back.

@travelifewithadeina @visitsanantonio #ladieslunch #brunch #friends
My media drive this week is Big, Bold, and Powerfu My media drive this week is Big, Bold, and Powerful. 

This Forged Blue Metallic 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn/Lone Star 4WD 8-Speed Automatic HEMI 5.7L V8 Multi Displacement VVT eTorque has amazing power, all the bells & whistles of a luxury vehicle, with the toughness of a truck, and so much MORE!

@ramtrucks @travelifewithadeina #ramtrucks #lonestar #4x4 #travelife #trucklife
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