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Send Thanksgiving guests home with more than leftovers. Share this free Reese’s Thanksgiving Favor with them! Give me all the Reese’s! Seriously, I am a bit obsessed with the delicious peanut butter chocolate treat lately. There is no question as to where the two extra pounds currently showing up on my scale (and on my waistline) came from. It’s time… Read More
Heading out for Thanksgiving this year? Dress up your gift with this pretty printable Thanksgiving hostess thank you gift tag. Thanksgiving is not my Mom’s favorite holiday. There were years we celebrated at home, but most of the time we were away for Thanksgiving – usually at my Aunt’s home. Regardless the dinner location, we never arrived empty handed. Since… Read More
These beautiful Thanksgiving farmhouse style watercolor prints set the tone for a lovely holiday season. The free printable is available for immediate download. It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week and yet, inside I am screaming BRING ON CHRISTMAS! While I am trying to keep my feet planted firmly on the side of #teamturkey (because lets celebrate one holiday… Read More
I love this fall watercolor art. It’s a project that’s sophisticated enough for adults and simple enough for kids of all ages to complete with a little help from an adult. This post contains affiliate links. I love having my nieces and nephews over for a visit. Since they range in age from 1-14 planning the right activity when they’re… Read More
Fall is finally on it’s way. Today learn how to prepare your home for fall with five tips for the perfect fall porch. This post contains affiliate links. Despite the fact that I don’t get to celebrate fall quite as long as my friends in New England living here in Utah, it remains my favorite season. The weather has finally… Read More
Decorate for fall with this festive DIY autumn grapevine wreath, featuring fall florals and a little felt fox for fun! This post contains affiliate links. I struggle with decor every year from mid-August through September. The weather is warm enough that it still feels like summer and I don’t feel ready to put out fall. Last year I decorated with apples…. Read More
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Delight your guests with these adorable pillow box turkey place cards. They’re easy to make and will bring a smile to both the young and the old! This post contains affiliate links. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and it’s been a little hectic around these parts. We actually celebrated our Thanksgiving a week… Read More
Fall football season is well underway, but with Thanksgiving games and bowl season right around the corner there’s never been a better time to plan a neighborhood tailgate party. Grab all the details on what made our party an annual “must have.” This post is sponsored by Jasco. Photos by Catcher in the Rye Photography. I live in the best… Read More
This fun print and cut turkey toes gift tag makes for a great topper to your package or can easily be used as a Thanksgiving place card at the kid’s table this year. This post contains affiliate links. I mentioned the other day that we hosted “Fakesgiving” this year. The girls will be out-of-town for the actual holiday, but that… Read More
Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Don’t forget to print and cut this Thanksgiving leftovers gift tag to use with the “to go” containers on your shopping list. This post contains affiliate links. This year we’re celebrating Thanksgiving a bit differently. Since the usual suspects will all be out of town for the holiday weekend, I hosted “Fakesgiving” dinner this last week. I planned… Read More
Whether you’re sharing a delicious pumpkin dessert or a gift card to Starbucks, this easy-to-use pumpkin spice and everything nice gift tag is the perfect addition. Like crunchy leaves, Friday night lights, cozy candles and fuzzy sweaters, pumpkin spice treats are synonymous with fall. While weaving through the aisles at Target the other day (because, that’s what I do), I… Read More
Dazzle your family and friends alike with quick and easy three ingredient pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Fall baking has never been so easy. I love fall baking, particularly when it involves pumpkin anything. I’ve made pumpkin mini donuts, pumpkin bread and a few weeks ago, I rounded up some of my favorite pumpkin-flavored breakfast recipes. It should be no surprise… Read More
Create a dramatic dessert presentation for guests this fall with this decadent Chocolate Butterscotch Lush recipe, created in partnership with Cost Plus World Market. I absolutely love this time of year. The weather cools off, the leaves crisp up, guests pop in and out, and Christmas baking begins in earnest. From the pumpkin spice that appears in early September to… Read More
This crumble apple pie is my all-time favorite fall dessert. Let’s talk pie. It’s delicious. ‘Nough said. This crumble apple pie? It’s the stuff dreams are made of…Your family will ask for it again and again. For years the thought of baking a pie nearly sent me over the edge, because…PIE CRUST. With this apple crumble pie recipe, you get… Read More
This post contains affiliate links. It’s fall and we’re in the midst of celebrating pumpkin everything. It’s only right that I add one of my favorite treats to the mix, so today I am sharing the simplest recipe for mini pumpkin donuts that you will ever come across. The coolest thing about this recipe is that it calls for only… Read More
We’re big fans of pie. Big enough that we celebrate “Pie Night” the night BEFORE Thanksgiving…Because, you know, on Thanksgiving you’re too full to really enjoy the pie. Having said that, sometimes it’s nice to serve an alternative to traditional Thanksgiving Pie. Here are 12 delicious desserts that would make a great alternative to Thanksgiving pie. Alternatives to Thanksgiving Pie… Read More
I am a planner. I like to plan things well in advance and will be the first to admit I am not all that spontaneous. The fact that we still haven’t finalized our Thanksgiving Day plans and I don’t have a set menu makes me slightly ill. Rather than be down in the dumps though, I am going to take… Read More
As much as I love turkey on Thanksgiving and Christmas, I may love the leftovers even more. Whether leftover turkey is used in a soup, sandwich or other scrumptious dish, it’s always a hit! Check out these 12 leftover turkey recipes for some post-Thanksgiving inspiration. . . 12 Leftover Turkey Recipes We’d Love to Taste . Smoky bacon and turkey… Read More
Before you know it, fall break will be here and you’ll be wondering how to keep the kids from going beyond their typical controlled chaos. Because we have your best interests (and sanity) at heart, we’ve rounded up some fun and easy Thanksgiving kids crafts perfect for keeping little hands busy…at least for a moment. … … Thanksgiving Crafts Kids… Read More
Though Halloween is over and Christmas is being displayed in store windows, there are just under four weeks until Thanksgiving. That gives you plenty of time to enjoy your fall decor before autumn colors give way to red and green. Below you’ll find 16 free Thanksgiving printables, from inspiring quotes to well-designed ways to keep kids busy while the turkey… Read More
Man. Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner and it’s time to put up the tree! I am easing myself into the holiday season a bit more gently this year and in an effort to hang on to fall for just a few more days, today’s features are all about… Read More
Today’s roundup was extremely difficult for me simply because I wanted to taste every one of these delicious Thanksgiving recipes. You’ll find everything from cranberry sauce and garlic mashed potatoes to citrus roasted turkey breast and pumpkin caramel pecan cheesecake. I pretty much want to make everything on the list! … … 20 Thanksgiving Recipes … Pumpkin caramel pecan cheesecake… Read More
Happy November friends! This year is just flying by and I can’t believe it’s already November. These next two months are my absolute favorite months of the year. The changing of seasons, and all things warm and cozy make me feel so much joy. I thought today I would share a fun and easy Thanksgiving themed project, although with the… Read More
About a month ago my friend Becky, from The Crafting Chicks, invited me to participate in the Thanks a Day Gratitude Challenge. Each day in November, The Chicks provided a gratitude writing prompt along with a free printable thank you card – what a fun series! I contributed a free printable thank you card. Here’s what it looked like… This… Read More
You may have noticed the fun, new paint-dipped trend appearing everywhere recently, from furniture to utensils, vases, bags and pretty much anything else you can think of… I came across these bright color-dipped pumpkins from Sweet C’s Designs which became the inspiration for my glitter-dipped pumpkin place card holders for Thanksgiving. I love to use place cards at parties and… Read More
Struggling to come up with some fun new ideas for the kids’ Thanksgiving table this year? Here’s a round-up of great last minute ideas to create a kids Thanksgiving table that they’ll be talking about for the rest of they year (or at least until Christmas!) There’s always a need for entertainment to keep the kids occupied until the big… Read More
About a month ago I was lucky enough to guest post over on my friend Amy’s site, The Idea Room, where I shared a fun way to personalize your party with DIY Halloween stamped napkins. I had so much fun with them, I decided to make some DIY stamped napkins for Thanksgiving as well. One of the things that I… Read More
Fall decorating is always a bit interesting around here…In late September when Layla is posting her amazing fall mantel and Kate is hosting her fall mantel linky it’s still 80+ degrees and a bit like summer around here… And then in October we Utahns kinda throw ourselves into Halloween so I end up decorating the mantel for Halloween. I finally get around… Read More
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you haven’t had time to plan out the perfect Thanksgiving tablescape, never fear! We’ve rounded up 10 fabulous fall tables from around the blogosphere to help inspire you. Home Stories A to Z created this elegant gold tablescape complete with feather-print cloth napkins. The cable-knit throw-turned-tablecloth adds an unexpected touch that makes this table unforgettable…. Read More
Hi, everyone! Kendra here from My Insanity, sharing a little Thanksgiving insanity with you today. Have you planned your table decor for Thanksgiving yet? Today, I am sharing a simple Thanksgiving flower arrangement that could be used as an individual place setting or recreated as a larger centerpiece. I’m really in love with this Thanksgiving tablescape I found on Pinterest. (I… Read More
Hey guys! I am excited to be sharing one of my favorite gifts to give for the Holidays. These DIY Thanksgiving Soap Dispenser Bottles make a perfect gift for friends, family, and teachers…and are the perfect Thanksgiving Craft! I have made a couple of other versions with the Monogrammed Hand Sanitizer and the Happy Hands version. These are so simple and… Read More
Heading out for Thanksgiving this year? Dress up your gift with this pretty printable Thanksgiving hostess thank you gift tag. Thanksgiving is not my Mom’s favorite holiday. There were years we celebrated at home, but most of the time we were away for Thanksgiving – usually at my Aunt’s home. Regardless the dinner location, we never arrived empty handed. Since… Read More