When we recorded this episode, Melanie was making cinnamon rolls, and I had just completed a grocery run full of vegetables and several different kinds of sugar. In other words: Christmas Day is upon us, and on this episode we talk about all of our last-minute preparations and even some plans that have gone awry. It's also my turn for Five Favorites.

Merry Christmas, everyone - we are so grateful for you, and we hope your Christmas is full of time with the people you love the most!

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- the cinnamon rolls Mel likes to make

- the Chex Mix we both like to make (I use Dot's Pretzels and add the Gardetto rye chips)

- Ouida Wednesday squash casserole

- sweet potato casserole (I use half and half, not evaporated milk - and no cinnamon)

- "Jesus Can Work It Out" with Dianne Williams

- JazzTX in San Antonio

- A&M (and Mississippi State) to be featured on SEC football show

- "Tourniquet" by Zach Bryan

- Libro.fm - a great way to listen to audiobooks

- The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

- Dinner with Vampires by Bethany Joy Lentz

- James by Percival Everett

- Black Doves on Netflix (not for the children)

- Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake

- Aerie cozy long sleeve oversized boyfriend tee

- Catrice Instant Awake under eye brightener

- OneSkin peptide topical supplement and skin longevity age reversal eye cream

- Mrs. Meyer's dish soap in peppermint

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