November Newsletter

DoVClub: 13 - November 2021 V.2
 
November Newsletter

Are You Ditching Turkey For Thanksgiving Dinner?

By popular demand, the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner is now becoming the sideshow of the meal.
 
More and more people are opting for a plant-based Thanksgiving dinner with savory sides, which may become the norm for future Thanksgiving feasts.

Well, for the host of the Thanksgiving feast, there may be a balancing act to please both the plant-based eaters and meat-eaters. Yes, it may be a lot of work but the goal is to limit the meat and enhance those side dishes! Now don't be afraid to break tradition, the Thanksgiving feast is how you create it for your family and friends. The Thanksgiving sides may become your trademark as the best house to attend a Thanksgiving dinner!  And who knows, you may convert some meat-eaters ditching the turkey to the plant-based eaters.
 
Go for it!!! Gobble! Gobble!

Reflection: Thankful You  
What Or Who Is On Your Gratitude List?

DoV's Fitness  
Post Thanksgiving WorkOUT!

If you overdid it at the Thanksgiving feast, and need to burn some thankful calories?
 
Here’s a workout where you can burn calories in the privacy of your home.
 
Now drop the overeating thanksgiving guilt and go kick some calorie butt!  YOU GOT THIS!

DoV’s Extra Newsfeed:
Here Are A Few More Thanksgiving Post WorkOUT Tips!   
Yes, we are extra but you can thank us later when those calories are burned away!

What Are You Wearing To The Thanksgiving Dinner?

For your Thanksgiving outfit keep your style dressy casual. Here a few outfits to spice up your Thanksgiving attire! 

Yes, you can thanks us later, after you receive your COMPLIMENTS!

Patti Labelle’s Mac N’ Cheese Recipe

Are you looking for a winner side dish your family and friends will not forget?
Patti Labelle’s Mac N’ Cheese is an easy recipe to follow and your family will be requesting for an encore at the next Thanksgiving dinner

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb macaroni
8 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon butter
1⁄2 cup muenster cheese, shredded
1⁄2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

 
1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups half-and-half
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1⁄4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350.
Lightly butter a deep 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rapid boil.
Add macaroni and the 1 TB oil.
Cook for 7 minutes, or until somewhat tender.
Drain well, and return to the pot.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt 8 TB of the butter.
Stir into macaroni.
In a large bowl, combine all of the shredded cheeses.
To the macaroni, add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheeses, half and half, the cubed cheese and the eggs, and the seasoned salt and pepper.
Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Dot with remaining 1 TB of the butter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and bubbly.
Serve hot.

Hot Apple Cider Fall’s Cozy Drink
 
If you are not a coffee drinker and tea is not your go to drink for a hot sip of motivation, try a hot cup of apple cider to indulge in a Fall cup of cozy comfort.

Trader Joe’s Spiced Cider
 
T.J.’s Spiced Cider has all the ingredients of a crisp apple taste to ignite your senses and relax your mind and body. For $3.99, this is an affordable price that will save your Starbucks!

It’s all in the communication of Colloquialism, the under blurred line of words and the meaning of what is being communicated. Remember communication is the key 🔑 so let’s be open-minded to learning word meanings of today. 
 
Stuffed= My stomach is full
Black Friday= Going Shopping
Food Coma= Sleepy after eating a large meal

Friendsgiving= Dinner with friends
Cornucopia= Horn of plenty
Cyber Monday= Shopping on Amazon on Monday
Turkey Day= Thanksgiving Holiday

2021 Self-Check

This past week Kamala Harris became the first women and first Black women to ever hold the office of Vice-President and while shattering the glass ceiling in the process.
 
With the ascent of VP Harris, why not use that moment as inspiration and take stock in ourselves.

Here are a few questions to either get us on track or keep us on track:
 
How are our 2021 goals going so far? 
What road blocks are in our way stopping us from being the best version of ourselves.
What resources do you need to make progress? 

Once you get through that quick self-assessment identify some action steps to keep your momentum going:
 
Maybe now is a good time to sit down with your manager and talk about your career path. 

Perhaps there are certifications you can pursue that will give a boost to your career.
If you are in school, maybe now is a good time to book a session with your counselor and take stock for your academic progress. Counselors are known to have access to a tremendous amount of resources that they can share.
 
No matter where you are on your journey it's always progress not perfection and the key is to keep moving.

If your hair is looking dull and need a glow of light, try these two hair products that will have your hair looking and feels Fabulous!

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For my hair the versatility and performance of Nairobi keeps my hair in a soft texture. I love the feel of Nairobi Wrap-It Shine Foaming Lotion as it saves drying time, prevents hardening of hair,  hair breakage, and eliminates combing discomfort for my hair. Also Nairobi adds fantastic silky sheen instantly with Nairobi's Wrapp-It. For $13.99 Nairobi is worth the cost and will keep your hair looking Fabulous!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." 1 Chronicles 16:34
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." Colossians 3:15
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Colossians 4:2
"I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus."1 Corinthians 1:4

"For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer." 1 Timothy 4:4-5

Richard Williams is motivated to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California's neglected tennis courts--rain or shine--the girls are shaped by their father's tireless commitment and their mother's wisdom defying the odds and prevailing expectations laid before them. This true story that will inspire the world, "King Richard" follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resilience and unconditional belief results in  delivering two of the world's greatest sports legends.

Everyday I’m thankful for my blessings from God!
 
Chance the Rapper lyrically shares his expression of his thankfulness to God in a gospel soulful sound. This uplifting praise can be played at your Thanksgiving feast and daily on your playlist.

My Gratitude List
Spiritually I’m thankful for God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Angel, God’s Word, and My Angel of Protection
Family
DoV Club
Friends
Home, Food, Clothing, and etc...
 
Somehow keeping a Gratitude List keeps me humble and to be thankful of the people and things God has blessed me with in life.💜
If you are having a challenging day, try writing a Gratitude Journal to help you remember the blessings of and from God.🙏