tuesday notes & links

We are home, and all is right with the world as my Mom would say. There is really nothing like being home with family for the holidays. My heart is truly happy. We are back in the country, back to doggy snuggles, parents hugs, and family togetherness. Oh yeah, and butter burgers and custard. Lots and lots of butter burgers and custard.

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Years ago we went to the famed Peter Luger Steakhouse in Brooklyn, NY. We didn’t have a reservation, we waited for almost two hours, and we barely got in. And then it ended up being a huge disappointment. Yep, it was one of the worst meals that we had ever had. And at the time, we felt sort of alone with our experience. After all, Peter Luger’s was “the” place for a steak dinner. But after reading this article, it appears that we are definitely not alone.

Life is a balancing act. And often times we guilt ourselves in both directions – too much time spent working, or too much time spent away from work. If you have ever found yourself in either of these places, this article is definitely a good read for you.

I can’t deny it, every blue moon I love me some McDonald’s. But after reading this article, I am definitely going to be thinking twice about that burger and those french fries.

If you are looking for any last minute host or hostess gift ideas for the Thanksgiving holiday, or just planning ahead for Christmas, be sure to check out this gift guide.

“. . .Six Morning Routines that Will Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Productive.” Number two is definitely something that I have been thinking about lately, and want to make an effort to incorporate into my life. (But still haven’t.)

The famous Popeye’s chicken sandwich is finally back in stores, and honestly we are pretty excited to try it out. (Sorry Chick-fil-A!)

I personally don’t need any sort of convincing that screen time has negative health affects. But this article definitely gave me pause about my early morning routine of reaching for my phone to read the news and check my emails.

Do the holidays get you stressed? Check out this article on how the Dutch work to beat stress at anytime of the year.

If you’re planning on being a social butterfly this week, or if you have lots of social engagements coming up for the holidays, you might enjoy this read: “. . .9 Reasons People Decide They Like You.”

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Enjoy and have a very happy Thanksgiving week!