Frozen spinach that is predrained and squeezed 😆

How about make your own sandwich? You could do gluten-free bread, deli meats, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, whatever condiments are okay for the allergies (like mayo, mustard, oil and vinegar) and have some potato chips, fruit, and whatever safe desserts you have. You could have water, lemonade, iced tea for drinks.

I lived in the Clearwater area for about 30 years, so my vote is Clearwater Beach! Lots of nice resort hotels. Gorgeous beach, lots of restaurants, mini golf, an aquarium, pier 60 always has something going on (my parents met at pier 60 😍)

For a song I was thinking "My Best Friend's Girl" by The Cars And my google searched popped up this movie (I haven't seen it, but it sounds like it fits) "My Best Friend's Girl" Lovestruck Dustin (Jason Biggs) is dating Alexis (Kate Hudson), his ideal girlfriend, but when she dumps him for coming on too strong, Dustin takes drastic measures to win her back. He asks his pal Tank (Dane Cook) to take her on a horrible date so that she will come running back to him, and Tank happily agrees. However, Alexis is more than a match for Tank's shock tactics, leaving him torn between loyalty to Dustin and a growing attraction toward Alexis. Release date: September 19, 2008 (USA)

These salsa corn cakes are tasty! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/salsa-corn-cakes/

If she generally is good as far as mental capacity, can you frame the move as an upgrade (if it will be)? Like "Mom, I know moving isn't easy, but this new place is so much nicer/cleaner/prettier (has better food, amenities, etc.) - and you deserve the best!" It's very hard. Just do the best you can to make the transition easier for her and for yourself!

I have not seen this mentioned yet. Each household (address) can order another set of 4 rapid covid tests. https://www.covidtests.gov/

I love the Olympics usually! But we are also not watching at all this time. What China's government is doing to the Uyghurs is horrifying.

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I have a cousin in the hospital with parainfluenza right now. Similar symptoms to covid.

I get the not wanting to overeat just because it's a holiday! But just because there are a lot of different things to eat doesn't mean people have to overeat. I make so many things for Thanksgiving - everyone gets a few bites of everything they like, and then we all eat the leftovers for the next 3 days! Cranberry sauce is super easy to make and stash in the fridge as a side dish. It also freezes well. I do my mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving in a crockpot to free up oven/stovetop space. If you have an instant pot and/or crockpot, you can probably find a side or two that would work for you! I think it would be totally fine to just serve what you normally serve, too! Maybe run your menu by the girlfriends? Invite them to bring a favorite side dish?

@theelfqueen Thanks for the keyboard putty suggestion! I had no idea this product existed! Just ordered some for everyone's stockings! So far for the teen and young adult guys stockings this year I have: Fun socks Chocolate orange Pack of nuts Pack of wet wipes (always useful to stash in the car or backpack) Definitely need more ideas for this year! Past years stuffers: Car air freshener Tire pressure gauge Keychains Post-it notes Sharpies Travel-sized toiletries

How fun! Luggage or backpack if anyone needs those Travel toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, etc.) in stockings might be fun. Also, gum to chew on the flights for any ear issues. How about doing a pinata instead of or in addition to stockings? That would be fun!

Just throwing this out there as well! Several years back my dd had a nasty stomach bug that seemed to linger. We figured out that she had developed lactose intolerance - it has mostly resolved now. She still can't over-do it on dairy though. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://patient.info/digestive-health/diarrhoea/norovirus&ved=2ahUKEwjSxZbbqMjyAhWpnOAKHetrBigQFnoECCQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1_f8StOIVd4LdQbEvZjnki Scroll way down for complications

Some of my favorite handmade gifts have been knit washcloths, dish towels with knit or crotched top like this, afghan that folds into a pillow like this, and when my kids were little hooded towels sort of like this. Also, dh's grandma made him a Christmas stocking from his grandpa's old neckties - love that! I would love a beautiful handmade Christmas tree skirt. And definitely as others have mentioned reuseable gift bags