I can't believe how fast November is going by. I am so excited for Thanksgiving and the chance to see my extended family for a few days. If you are preparing like I am, I am sure you are going crazy with a hundred things to do, but I have a simple and beautiful DIY Wood Cake Stand that you can make in about 10 minutes and it makes a great addition to the Thanksgiving table. I am also sharing some great Thanksgiving Decor Ideas. This post is brought to you by Oriental Trading Co. All opinions are ...
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15 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
We have survived the whirlwhind that is Halloween and now we have a few restful weeks before the Christmas craziness starts. We wanted to have some fun and make some Thanksgiving Crafts so I found a handful of our favorites and wanted to share them with you. These 15 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids are fun and will add great decorations to your house and table as well as keep them entertained for 5 minutes ;) I hope you find something fun to do with your kids, family and friends. ...
Snack Stick Turkeys #MakeItDelish
Thanksgiving is almost here, and with it I need quick and easy snacks that are delicious and have a fun theme to them. I love sausage and so when we were at Walmart and I saw the Old Wisconsin Turkey Snack Sticks I knew that I had to get them. When we got home, we used them to make Snack Stick Turkeys and I love how they turned out. They will be perfect to put on our Thanksgiving table as place holders or let the kids make for a fun snack before the big meal. There are so many ways to use these ...
15+ Thanksgiving Table Settings
Thanksgiving is coming up. My kids love this holiday (and I admit that as far as the food, I mostly go for the pie) but it is so fun to spend the day with family and friends and enjoy traditions and food together. As my kids get older they are more determined to make my Thanksgiving table "pretty" and so we were looking at Thanksgiving table settings and found a lot of really cute ideas. We have come up with a few that we will share soon as well, but wanted to get you thinking about what you ...
Footprint Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
Footprint Thanksgiving Turkey Craft If you are looking for something fun and easy to do with your kiddos this week - then check out this fun Footprint Thanksgiving Turkey Craft. My kids loved making these (ages 2-9) so I know your kids will too! The first thing we did was take white cardstock and I painted the bottom of their foot with brown paint - then we made footprints and let them dry. When they were dry we cut them out and I took several sheets (different colors/styles) of 12x12 ...
Thanksgiving To Do List – take the stress out by planning ahead
Thanksgiving To Do List - take the stress out by planning ahead Take the stress out of Thanksgiving Day by planning ahead. This is a simple to do list that will help you get started on making one of your own. (you are welcome to even print this and modify it, add to, etc). Spread the Thanksgiving Day tasks out over several days and you won't feel overwhelmed. It will also ensure that you have everything that you need and you can run and get what you missed without worrying about the food ...
25 DIY Fall Decorations and Crafts
25 DIY Fall Decorations and Crafts With the fall season quickly approaching I am getting in the mood to decorate with pumpkins and leaves. Since Halloween is only a few weeks away, I love to include that as well. Here are 25 DIY Fall Decorations and Crafts that I found and fell in love with! Some of them are harder than others, but they are all great! Halloween Advent Calendar by Lovebugs and Postcards Halloween Crafts for Kids – Monster, Ghost, and Pumpkin Jars by Lovebugs and Pos ...
14 Days to an Easy Thanksgiving – Day 14: Pies and Rolls
Thanksgiving is a great time of year, no doubt. For those of us who are in charge or are being hosts, it can get a little stressful and overwhelming. This series is 14 days to an easy Thanksgiving and it will walk you through the 14 days before Thanksgiving and what you can do to get ready each day, just a little project or task that will make your Thanksgiving day EASY! Most of the things are great family time ideas and things your kids can help with too! DAY 14 - PIES and ...
14 Days to an Easy Thanksgiving – Day 13: Potatoes, Yams, Stuffing, Pie Filling, Turkey
Thanksgiving is a great time of year, no doubt. For those of us who are in charge or are being hosts, it can get a little stressful and overwhelming. This series is 14 days to an easy Thanksgiving and it will walk you through the 14 days before Thanksgiving and what you can do to get ready each day, just a little project or task that will make your Thanksgiving day EASY! Most of the things are great family time ideas and things your kids can help with too! DAY 13 - POTATOES, YAMS, ...
14 Days to an Easy Thanksgiving – Day 12: Butternut Squash & Greens
Thanksgiving is a great time of year, no doubt. For those of us who are in charge or are being hosts, it can get a little stressful and overwhelming. This series is 14 days to an easy Thanksgiving and it will walk you through the 14 days before Thanksgiving and what you can do to get ready each day, just a little project or task that will make your Thanksgiving day EASY! Most of the things are great family time ideas and things your kids can help with too! DAY 12 - BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ...
