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5 Farmhouse Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

by Karly Wood October 29, 2018

Farmhouse decor is alive and well, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to flaunt your farm feels! The neutral colors, natural textures and harvest themes perfectly mesh with the holiday that is all about harvest and spending time with loved ones. Whether you’re a seasoned rustic and vintage lover, or just dipping your toes into the Joanna Gaines craze, this roundup of farmhouse Thanksgiving decor is for you!

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1. Neutral Mantle

One of the best things about the farmhouse design style is all the neutral colors. You can get an instant Thanksgiving feel by incorporating lots of whites and sage green colors, like the pumpkins in this photo. Add in some dried silver dollar eucalyptus or faux baby’s breath and lavender against some wooden elements like candle holders, and your mantle is instant Harvest!

Head to HudsonFarmhouse.com for 9 more fabulous farmhouse designs.

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2. Tiered Tray

If you don’t have a tiered tray in your holiday decor lineup, you’re missing out. Whether you plan to serve copious amounts of dessert, or want to turn it into a display this multi-level piece is a must. Grab an old or vintage-inspired design in galvanized metal or chipped wood and load up with plenty of Thanksgiving pieces like pumpkins and berry sprigs. Don’t forget the “blessed” and “gather” signs!

Check out LifeOnSummerHill.com for even more tiered tray decor ideas!

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3. Buffalo Check

Adding the iconic checked pattern is a no-brainer when it comes to farmhouse feels. It’s a simple way to warm up your decor and make it fall-friendly! Add some throw pillows, a blanket or spruce up your table design with something fun like these fabric pumpkins––buffalo check is the way to go!

Check out the entire tablescape design at Eighteen25.com.

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4. Add Texture

You don’t have to add decor pieces that are overtly “Thanksgiving!” Forego the “blessed” signs and swap in some textured wreaths and patterned pillows and you’ll easily pull off that farmhouse vibe.

See 9 more great ideas for decor at ChristinasAdventures.com.

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5. Magnolia Leaf Garland

Joanna Gaines, farmhouse and Magnolias are practically synonymous. This year for Thanksgiving, dress up your tables cape with some faux or fresh Magnolia leaves as a nice departure from the dried look that usually accompanies harvest decor. Toss in pumpkins of any color, and ok fine––that “thankful” sign, too.

Find more tablescape ideas at LiMarieBlog.com.

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DIY Holiday

10 Fun Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids

by Karly Wood October 18, 2018

written by Karly Wood

Thanksgiving is already THIS month! Can you believe how quickly the time flies towards the end of the year? Now that Halloween is behind us, it’s time to start focusing on another amazing holiday, Thanksgiving. Not only is it the official start to the holiday season, but Thanksgiving is an amazing way to start teaching our kids how to reflect on their blessings. A fun way to do that is through crafting, and that’s why we’ve rounded up some great Thanksgiving crafts for kids. We hope you and your kiddos enjoy!

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1. Turkey Cones

Whether you wear this is the hot it was made to be, or simple place on out as decor for your Thanksgiving get together, these turkey cones are seriously adorable. Made with simple construction paper, feathers and some fun cutting, your kiddos will have a blast making these sweet turkeys into a work of art.

You’ll find tons more crafts at CraftyMorning.com, one of our favorite sites for kids crafts and activities.

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2. Pumpkin Pie Craft

Nothing says Thanksgiving like pumpkin pie! Even if your kid’s don’t love the iconic dessert, they will thoroughly enjoy making this paper version. Grab a paper plate, some tissue paper, some cotton balls and glue- it’s time to get your craft on. Probably the best part about this activity is that it’s calorie-free!

Find this craft at ANightOwlBlog.com, along with more recipes, travel tips and DIY projects.

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3. Gratefulness Rocks

Thanksgiving is all about reflecting on all we have to be grateful for, and there’s no better time to start teaching our kids this practice then when they’re young! This project couldn’t get any easier. Send the kiddos out to look for smooth rocks, and then help them write out their ideas on the rocks, using paint pens or paint. I love the idea of also designing the rocks to look like the item they’re thankful for, like in the photo above, don’t you? These would be a sweet decor for your garden as well.

Check out more ways to incorporate art into your kiddos lives at KidsTeachArt.net.

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12 Creative DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards

by Jordyn Smith October 16, 2018

written by Jordyn Smith

Whether your Thanksgiving feast is a formal affair or as casual as they come, getting your dining table ready is one of the most exciting things about preparing for the holiday. Your centerpiece, place mats, even down to the cutlery you decide to use all contribute greatly to your Thanksgiving table. No matter the vibe of your holiday feast, incorporating personalized place cards is a fun way to spice things up a bit. Let these amazing DIY’s inspire you!

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1. DIY Rosemary Wreath Place Cards

This DIY project is simple enough, fresh stems of Rosemary are clipped and folded into little wreaths, bound together with floral wire, then attached to personalized name tags. This project is simple enough to be created in a couple hours but cool enough to completely transform your table.

Find tons of healthy, all-natural recipes and great DIY’s at Spoon Fork Bacon.

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2. DIY Gold Dipped Leaf Place Cards

Holiday DIY projects don’t get any more simple than these gold dipped leaves. A simple collection of real dried leaves are partially covered in gold leaf paper then personalized with hand-painted names. The project is beautifully simple and as elegant as they come.

Head over to Lark & Linen to find more elegant DIY projects, design inspiration, and more!

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3. DIY Carrara Marble Place Cards

These marble place cards may look intricate and expensive, but they’re both incredibly simple and created for under $8. Carrara marble hexagon tiles are topped with gold letter stickers to create these gorgeous place cards slash souvenirs.

Find even more cool, creative crafting ideas at Sugar & Cloth.

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7 Easy Butternut Squash Recipes To Get You In The Fall Mood

by Karly Wood October 11, 2018

written by Karly Wood

If you’re not a super creative chef, whipping up a winter vegetable like butternut squash can be daunting. Where do you start? As it turns out, it’s not as hard as you think! Enjoying seasonal vegetables is one of the best things about autumn, and that’s why we’ve rounded up some easy butternut squash recipes that any mom can handle.

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1. Oven Roasted Butternut Squash

Running low on healthy dinner ideas? This oven roasted butternut squash recipe is here to save the day. All it takes is halving that squash that’s been sitting on your counter, scooping out the seeds and then coating in olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes and eat right out of the skin or scoop to enjoy.

Find tons of other great recipes at TheHealthyFoodie.com.

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2. Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

If you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, then you may want to try this maple cinnamon roasted butternut squash recipe, which requires peeling and cubing. Or, if you’re not in the mood most grocery stores sell pre-cut squash––moms for the win! After that, it’s simply making the effort to cover the cubes in olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon and maple syrup before roasting and enjoying.

Check out the entire recipe at LifeMadeSweeter.com.

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3. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Butternut Squash

Sweet and salty- the best mix when it comes to fall foods! Butter, parmesan and garlic are combined with cubed butternut squash in just 10 minutes of prep time, then roasted for 40 minutes in a recipe that even picky eaters will enjoy. Can you say “delish?”

Check out tons of tasty recipes at RasaMalaysia.com.

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4. Creamy Four Cheese Spinach Butternut Squash

Looking for a hearty squash recipe that’s easy on the carbs? This creamy four cheese spinach meal does just that. Halved butternut squash is loaded with an Italian four cheese blend, heavy cream and spinach, then roasted to perfection. Your family will hardly notice the lack of noodles!

Be sure to check out the recipe details at EatWell101.com.

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5. Butternut Squash Fries

Getting picky eaters to try new things is darn near impossible, but perhaps these butternut squash fries will help! Sliced squash is tossed in oil and then roasted till golden. While they want pack the normal crunch of a traditional french fry, we bet your kids will dig into these quicker than a cube of squash, right?

Head to MyFussyEater.com for more picky eater-friendly recipes.

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6. Twice Baked Butternut Squash

Potatoes, meet your better half, twice baked butternut squash! This winter delicacy is roasted, then scooped out and mixed with lots of yummy ingredients like goat cheese and Greek yogurt. Season with salt, pepper and sage before adding back to the skins and baking a little more, and you not only have a warming dinner option for any day of the week, but a pretty tasty Thanksgiving side dish, too!

Check out more healthy dinner ideas at RecipeRunner.com.

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7. Hasselback Butternut Squash

This dish looks so pretty, we almost don’t want to eat it! Lightly roasted butternut squash is sliced thinly, then topped with delicious oil and herbs. This is definitely Thanksgiving table-worthy! Despite being so gorgeous, this recipe is actually very easy to make––just follow the directions!

Head to TheHealthyFoodie.com for all the recipe details.

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Holiday

8 Quick & Simple Thanksgiving Teacher Gifts

by Karly Wood October 10, 2018

written by Karly Wood

It’s Thanksgiving- the season we all settle in to reflect on our blessings. And while Thanksgiving isn’t necessarily all about the gifts like Christmas, it’s still a time we like to shower others with kind words an often small tokens of our appreciation. This usually includes our kid’s teachers, who put so much time, effort and love into growing our children. If you’re looking for a quick and simple way to bless the teachers in your life, check out these cute Thanksgiving teacher gifts!

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1. Thanksgiving Cookie Jar

I can think of few better ways to show loved ones and teachers that you care, then giving the gift of cookies! The holidays are all about the best foods, so why not thank the teachers in your life with a cute jar like this? Packed with all the dry ingredients you need, these Thanksgiving-themed cookies (thank you, seasonal M&M’s!) only require a few extra ingredients and 7-8 minutes in the oven. This is a great gift because it’s inexpensive, quick, can be made in bulk and is packed with love.

Download the free printable at LilLuna.com!

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2. Candy Jar

Short on time (who isn’t?)? As a person with multiple teacher friends, I can say assuredly that every teacher appreciates the gift of candy! Afternoons that are short on energy can be made more tolerable when they can dig into their own stash of sweets. This printable is cute because it’s a play on words for Reese’s pieces, and perfect for saying “thanks” this time of year.

Check out UnexpectedElegance.com for this printable and 4 other teacher gift ideas.

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3. Thanks A Latte

Whether you use these cute jarred frappucino’s, you show up with a hot latte, or fill an empty tumbler with some treats, this “thanks a latte” gift is totally adorable and easy to whip up. Most teachers won’t turn away this little jolt of caffeine, and you have no excuses because this is so simple to put together.

Download the free printable from KinderCraze.com.

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4. Blessing Bag

Is there really a such thing as blessing your kiddos teachers TOO much? That’s why these blessing bags, packed with all their favorite goodies like foods and beauty products is the perfect gift idea. This gift may take a little more careful though when prepping, but there’s no denying how much your teachers will be blessed.

You’ll find tons of more teacher gift ideas and this free printable at Thanksgiving teacher gifts.

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5. Wine!

Forgo the coffee and candy and just give ’em the wine! These cute wine tags make them perfect for a Thanksgiving gift, and even more fun to enjoy around the Thanksgiving dinner table.

Download these wine tags for free at TheCrazyCraftLady.com!

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6. Caramel Apple Cider Bucket

Mmm the tastes of fall! Give the gift of flavor by preparing a caramel apple cider, so the teacher’s in your life can make the tasty drink over the Thanksgiving holiday. Add apple cider packets, caramel, cups and all the rest of the goodies you need to enjoy this festive drink in a fun packet and you’re good to go!

Check out the printable at ThirtyHandmadeDays.com.

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7. Stovetop Simmer

The smells of fall are some of the best parts of the season. This bag of goodies to make a stovetop simmer is creative and simple. All you have to do is add some basic, but fragrant ingredients and a recipe card with instructions. We can already smell it!

Check out ShakenTogetherLife.com to get the free download!

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8. Turkey Lip Balm Card

This gift is as simple as printing the card and sticking a fall-colored EOS lip balm to the front! The cute turkey design makes it perfect for Thanksgiving, and couldn’t be much easier to whip up.

Head to TheCardsWeDrew.com for the download!

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Food

8 Thanksgiving Cocktails To Be Extra Thankful For

by Karly Wood November 14, 2017

written by Karly Wood

Thanksgiving is commonly celebrated as a day to give thanks for our many blessings, and also for the FOOD. They go hand in hand. But while the turkey is taking forever to cook, your kids are running around like crazy because they skipped lunch in anticipation of an early dinner which is taking longer than you expected, things can get a little stressful. That’s where the Thanksgiving cocktail comes in! Instead of stressing out about the sweet potato soufflé not being done yet, mix up one of these adult beverages and enjoy the day like everyone else!

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1. Apple Pie On The Rocks

No need to wait until the turkey has been carved and all the leftovers have been put away when it comes to enjoying this cocktail. Cinnamon whisky, caramel vodka, vanilla citrus liqueur and apple cider make this a tasty adult apple pie, all served on the rocks. Sipping on this while you’re slaving away in the kitchen is bound to put you in a good mood!

Head to GalOnAMission.com to get the full recipe and make sure you’re ready to go for Thanksgiving!

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2. Apple Cider Mojito

Homemade cinnamon simple syrup, apple cider and white rum form the base for this refreshing cocktail. Enjoy while cooking or at the end of the day when you’re feet are aching but your heart is full from family and friends. Don’t forget the mint and apple slices for that extra flavor and garnish!

You need this recipe in your life! Grab it from JolynneShane.com.

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3. Sparkling Bourbon Pumpkin Apple Punch

Just give us all the pumpkin when it comes to Thanksgiving! It feels like once this special day has come and gone it’s all about the peppermint so let’s enjoy it while we can right? Pumpkin spiced apple cider, bourbon, ginger ale and maple simple syrup combine in this beverage that has all the Fall feels. Keep away from the kiddos because this isn’t your average party punch!

Check out TheSpeckledPalate.com for more tasty treats!

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4. Bourbon Pecan Pie Cocktail

Pie makes everything right with the world, and I’m guessing this Bourbon Pecan Pie cocktail does too. Even if you don’t love the traditional chewy pecan pie, I’m guessing you’ll be ok with drinking it in a glass! All you need is bourbon, vodka and some fancy pecan praline liqueur. Garnish with actual pecans and enjoy!

Visit BasilAndBubbly.com for more tasty cocktails and recipes for southern cooking.

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5. Pumpkin Pie Martini

Two of the main ingredients in this cocktail are heavy cream and pumpkin pie spice, which to me means this is going to be AMAZING (in a sing-songy voice). The others are creme de cacao, vanilla vodka and ice. WhetherVIsit you serve as pre-dinner drinks or during dessert (heck, AS dessert), you’ll get your pumpkin pie fill for sure!

Visit NoblePig.com for more amazing recipes for entertaining!

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6. Spiced Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate

Talk about decadent! This rich and creamy hot chocolate is definitely for adults only. Made with whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, chocolate chip and vodka and set to heat in a crock pot for 2 hours, you can’t beat this rich and smooth hot cocoa. No need for pie after drinking one of these!

You can make this gluten-free too! Check out TheCookieRookie.com for the full recipe.

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7. Sparkling Fig & Honey Cocktail

This cocktail is topping our list when it comes to beauty and unique ingredients. While you may not have figs lying around, it may be worth an extra trip to the store for this sparkling drink that’s perfect for an early Thanksgiving lunch! Antioxidant-rich figs, honey, apple juice, champagne and orange liquor get our mouth’s watering just reading through the ingredient list. The best part of this cocktail? You’re working to clear up your complexion too!

Get more double duty recipes at HelloGlow.co.

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8. Spiced Pear Gin Fizz

Whip up your own spiced pear simple syrup, then combine with a somewhat elaborate concoction of gin, club soda and an egg white (trust us). This is definitely for those fancy parties where you want to mix to impress!

Check out JellyToastBlog.com for this recipe and tons of other beautiful photos of food!

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Family Recipes Food

6 Unique Pumpkin Pie Recipes To Put A Twist On Your Thanksgiving

by Karly Wood November 9, 2017

written by Karly Wood

Pumpkin pie is nothing, if not a reliable member of your Thanksgiving dinner. Whether you slave over your stove baking one from scratch, or you grab the giant one at Costco on your way to a family gathering, most people love a good ole’ fashioned piece of pumpkin pie to wash down all that turkey and stuffing. But what if you want to mix it up this year? What if crust, pumpkin pie filling and a dollop of whipped cream isn’t going to do it anymore? Well then, my friends, you’re in luck because we’ve found a bunch of seriously delicious and unique pumpkin pie recipes that are going to change your Thanksgiving dinner, and for the better.

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1. Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie

WHAT? Chocolate AND pumpkin together in one pie? SOLD. You’ll probably forget that pumpkin once flew solo after indulging in this perfectly paired pie. Homemade crust is topped with maple syrup-sweetened pumpkin puree, chocolate filling, and then more pumpkin. Swirl with a knife, bake, and try not to eat it in one sitting.

You’ll need to check out the entire recipe to make this for your family this year at HealthySeasonalRecipes.com.

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2. Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie with Streusel Topping

This custard pie mixes all that’s right with Fall- apples, pumpkin and tons of spices to warm you right up! And that’s just not your garden variety streusel topping either, it’s made with pecans! If you’re looking to spice up your pumpkin pie this year, this is the recipe to do it.

Check out TidyMom.net for this recipe, and Cheryl’s other famous pumpkin pie recipe too!

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3. Triple Layer Pumpkin Pudding Pie (NO BAKE!)

When you just don’t have room to put another thing in the oven this holiday, this Triple Layer Pumpkin Pudding Pie is here to save the day. It only takes 5 ingredients (all store bought) to whip up this creamy and simple dessert that can be made ahead of time. Finally, one less thing to worry about!

Check out how easy this recipe is at TogetherAsAFamily.com.

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4. Turtle Pumpkin Pie

If you want to dress up your boring pumpkin pie without crafting an entirely new recipe, then you’ll love this Turtle Pumpkin Pie. It has all the makings of your classic pie, but it topped with caramel sauce, pecans and lots of fluffy whip. It’s simple enough to satisfy your Thanksgiving purists, while also appeasing to your foodies.

Get this easy peasy recipe at KraftRecipes.com.

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5. Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie

Creamy pie lovers unite! This cream cheese pumpkin pie brings just the right amount of texture to pumpkin pie to firm it up, while still remaining creamy. I’ve heard that the reason most people don’t enjoy pumpkin pie, is because the texture just doesn’t sit well with them. Well this simple pie incorporates cream cheese into the filling and the gorgeous swirly topping, so it’s worth a try this year to get everyone on the pumpkin pie bandwagon!

Watch the full video of how this pie is made at AshleeMarie.com.

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6. Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Pie

Be still my heart! DARK CHOCOLATE? This ganache topping totally takes pumpkin pie to the next level. This pie has it all: cookie crust that’s simple to make, filling flavored with coffee creamer and a dark chocolate topping that is seriously to do for. Not to mention, it’s seriously beautiful.

You NEED this recipe in your life, so check out CookingLSL.com.

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Make Thanksgiving Fun With These Free Printable Stickers!

by Guest Post November 6, 2017

written by Guest Post

Thanksgiving is a special time for getting together with friends and family, enjoying tasty food and being grateful for what we have. It is also a busy time. Planning dinner, decorating the house and getting many other things done during preparations can be time consuming and often stressful. If you add the energetic kids running around the house, everything becomes even harder to manage. Here are some tips on how to keep the little ones busy and entertained while you’re making preparations for this glorious holiday. These free colorful Thanksgiving stickers will help you out in that venture!

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Set A Kid-Friendly Table

Arranging a separate kid-friendly table for Thanksgiving can get the youngsters very excited. Just print out these stickers on a regular or self-adhesive paper and jazz their dinner table up. For example, to make finding their seat fun for them, you can use the labels to decorate each seating with cards that have each kid’s name on them.

With all that festive energy in the house, chances are the children aren’t going to be much interested in eating. Hence, decorating the food can attract their attention and inspire them to try different dishes. Cut out a few labels, write down some funky names, messages or jokes and apply the labels on food dishes or napkins next to the plates. If you write “What are unhappy cranberries called? Blueberries!” on a blueberries bowl, or “What’s the best thing to put into a pumpkin pie? Your teeth!” they’ll surely be more eager to try those “sad cranberries” and put their teeth into the pumpkin pie. 🙂

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Prepare Small, Yummy Gifts

Sweets are something that all kids love for sure. Bake delicious Thanksgiving cookies and put them in bags or mason jars. Decorate them with labels, add a funny joke or a warm blessing and it will be enough to make this Turkey Day joyful for the kids.

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Get Kids To Participate In The Decoration Process

Print some extra sticker sheets and let the kids make their own festive creations. What can be more entertaining than making their own Thanksgiving decoration crafts? You can give them suggestions, such as to gather a few dead branches and put them in a jar, write what they’re thankful for on the labels and then stick them to branches. You can even declare this project as the most creative and make it the centerpiece of their table.

So simple and so much fun. Download our printables and have a lot of family fun for Thanksgiving!

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Fun

7 Thanksgiving Games To Keep The Kids Busy While You Cook

by Karly Wood November 6, 2017

written by Karly Wood

Thanksgiving is the official start to the holiday season, and it conjures up images of family, friends and food. While I personally really enjoy cooking, it’s definitely more stressful during the holidays because you’re cooking more often, for more people and with more little ones and distractions underfoot. This year, I want my time in the kitchen to be fun, not frustrating so that’s why I found a bunch of games which will be perfect come Thanksgiving. They will keep kids (and guests!) happy, while I can get down to business in the kitchen. Check out this list of fun Thanksgiving games to keep everyone busy and having fun.

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1. Stuff The Turkey

This brown bag molded into the shape of a turkey couldn’t get any cuter, and the game is pretty darn simple too. A large brown bag, two brown lunch bags and some tissue paper is pretty much all you need to entertain your kids for hours. Once your turkey is assembled, it’s simply a game of tossing tissue paper balls into the turkey! Good luck keeping the adults away from this super fun game.

Get all the steps for creating your own paper turkey, and other amazing fun things for kids to do at KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com.

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2. Shooting Turkeys

Balloons and nerf guns? Seems like a match made in heaven to me, and I’m sure your kids will agree. Use helium-filled balloons that are tied down with a rock, draw a turkey with various points on them, and then let the kids shoot away! I can see this becoming a rousing game while you cook Thanksgiving dinner, don’t you?

We found this fun game at AGirlAndAGlueGun.com, along with tons of more amazing crafts and DIYs.

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3. Turkey Baster Relay

Bust out turkey baster because this game is a must for family get together’s this Thanksgiving! All you need are a few feather’s and basters (think: Dollar Tree!) to get the fun rolling. Find a nice, big flat surface and establish a starting and finish line. Show the kiddos how to squeeze the baster so that the air is directed at the feather and how to move it across your play area. Enjoy!

Check out more gross-motor function games from TheInspiredTreehouse.com.

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4. The Gratitude Game

There’s no time like Thanksgiving to incorporate a lesson into your fun, and this gratitude game is perfect. This is basically a game of Pick Up Sticks, but each time you pick up a stick, you say something you are grateful for! I love how this game gets everyone thinking, and about the things that really matter.

Check out how to make this game yourself at TeachBesidesMe.com.

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5. Turkey Bowling

Could these plastic cup turkeys be ANY cuter? They are simple and only involve minimal creativity, but give hours of enjoyment for the kiddos. Stack the cups then use a small pumpkin or a ball and have the kids bowl for turkeys! Such a simple idea that perfect for Thanksgiving while you’re waiting for the turkey to finish cooking!

Check out TheSeasonedMom.com for this game, but also tons of tasty recipes ideas that are perfect for family.

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6. Turkey Hunt

Get the kids outside (and out of your kitchen!) with this simple and fun Turkey Hunt game! Print out turkeys and card (get everything free at TheDatingDivas.com!), and then hide the turkeys all over your house or yard. Send the kiddos out for some searching and enjoy the fun!

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7. Thanksgiving Mad Libs

Get your chuckle on with a good ole game of Mad Libs. No one is too young to enjoy the hysteria that almost always comes as a result of a ill-placed words. This Thanksgiving version is FREE for you to download at SmallStuffCounts.com, so head over and get ready for a few good laughs!

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DIY Holiday

7 Seriously Gorgeous Thanksgiving Porches

by Karly Wood October 17, 2017

written by Karly Wood

I’ve been searching for several months now on Thanksgiving porch designs, without much luck. Sure, there are tons of Fall-inspired decorations but nothing that stands out as overtly dedicated to one of the most heartfelt holidays we celebrate here in America. But I haven’t given up. It appears Thanksgiving porches are all in the small details- signs proclaiming blessing and thanks, bountiful harvests and homages to gathering in thanks. These are some of the most beautiful Thanksgiving porch ideas out there, and I hope they give you inspiration as you gather with family and friends this year.

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1. Give Thanks

Not everyone has a huge porch but don’t let that stop you from blinging it out this Thanksgiving. A simple sign like this “Give Thanks” DIY, some pumpkins and foliage give this small space a big thankful feel. I particularly like how this sign is perfectly imperfect, being drawn by hand on rustic and rough hewn wood.

HawthorneAndMain.com has all the steps for making this sign yourself.

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2. Always Give Thanks Pallet Sign

Mums, pumpkins and pallets, oh my! This Thanksgiving vignette just rejoices the year’s harvest. The typical fall colors of red, orange and yellow are simply represented, and in varying textures. Spend a few hours making this “Always Give Thanks” pallet that will give your porch a personal touch, and reuse year after year.

Jennifer Allwood at TheMagicBrushInc.com is an expert in all things crafty! Head over to get all the details on making this pallet sign for your home this year.

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3. Gather

While not utilizing the traditional fall color palette, this farmhouse-inspired design has all the makings of a Thanksgiving porch. The muted pumpkins, galvanized buckets perfect for harvesting and the “gather” sign really pulls this whole design together. This is a perfect match for your farmhouse home.

See more photos of this beautiful design at StartAtHomeDecor.com.

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4. Thankful

There’s no denying this porch is celebrating the season of Thanks. This oversized wooden sign still somehow manages not to feel overwhelming. Couple with lots of greenery and of course pumpkins to fill out your design. You can’t go wrong by adding both a grapevine wreath and garland to pull it all together.

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5. Welcome!

While nothing is overtly Thanksgiving on this porch, the feeling still gives that sense of blessing and harvest. It all comes back to the signage which shares the sentiment that all are welcome this time of year. The corn husks, pumpkins and gorgeous, full wreath are just an added bonus.

Head to CountryLiving.com for 30+ more fall porch ideas!

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6. Gather With A Grateful Heart

Many home don’t have a traditional porch set up. If you have a bit of an awkward side area, this Thanksgiving vignette could be a great option for you. Use a small side table, some muted pumpkins and this simple chalkboard sign with a welcoming greeting. This is another great option for all you farmhouse decor lovers!

Check out WeddingChicks.com for 14 more beautiful Fall-inspired porch ideas.

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7. Season of Thanks

There’s something about this porch that just screams “Thanksgiving” to me! I know it’s focused mainly on pumpkins, which also perfectly aligns with a regular Fall porch, but the simple white and brown color palette makes it feel more Thanksgiving-y. The corn husks, grapevine bales and simple white pumpkins give that feeling that the harvest is coming to a close and winter is quickly approaching. This is a seriously gorgeous Thanksgiving porch!

Head to WilshireCollections.com to see how this porch was created!

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Get Kids To Participate In The Decoration Process

1. Stuff The Turkey

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