How to Create the Ultimate Kids Thanksgiving Table

Nov 102015

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I think growing up, it’s pretty much a universal thing that kids can’t wait to graduate from the kids table to the adults table. It’s sort of a rite of passage. And I was definitely excited to make the move, myself, though I will be honest and say I’ll always be a little nostalgic for the seat I left behind.

How to create the Ultimate Kids Thanksgiving Table! A fun tablecloth they can color on, lots of crayons, some cute decor, and fun activities will keep them entertained throughout your whole Thanksgiving dinner.

The kids Thanksgiving table was always the place for fun. While the grownups were using the plates I was always scared to break, at the kids table we had paper or plastic everything. The grownups had the fancy pearl onions and creamed this or that, while the kids table had the Jell-O and chocolate pudding. Who wouldn’t want to be at the kids Thanksgiving table? Continue reading »

Decorating for the Holidays: 5 Guest Bathroom Ideas

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Nov 132013

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House guests are definitely more common during the holidays. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas or the time in between, family and friends will be coming from far and wide to spend time together. It’s always nice to make guests as comfortable as possible, but you definitely don’t want to break the bank.

5 Guest Bathroom Decorating Ideas for The Holidays

One of the easiest places to make an impact is the guest bathroom. It’s a small space so a few small changes can make a big impact. Here are five holiday decorating ideas for a comfortable, inviting guest space. Continue reading »

He United The Country…And First United Our Thanksgiving Feast

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Nov 212012

Lincoln Declares Thanksgiving A National Holiday

I think most folks know the story of the origins of our modern Thanksgiving. And some might know that President George Washington declared November 26th, 1789 as a day to give thanks. After that, celebrations of thankfulness continued, but no official holiday was named.

DreamWorks Pictures movie Lincoln - a Thanksgiving lesson

Then President Lincoln – in an attempt to foster a sense of unity between the northern and southern states – declared Thanksgiving a national holiday to be celebrated on the last Thursday in November. (Roosevelt later came along and changed it to the fourth Thursday for economic reasons. So I guess you can thank Lincoln for Thanksgiving, and Roosevelt for Black Friday.)

Learn more about Lincoln by hitting the theaters this weekend and catching the movie! Consider taking your older kids with you for an interesting history lesson!

10 Thanksgiving Crafts And Decorating Ideas

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Nov 202012

Decorating for holidays is one of my favorite things to do, and while Christmas decorations get me most excited, I do like to dress things up for Thanksgiving, too! I had planned to spend some time tomorrow making a few treats for the Thanksgiving table we’ll be dining on. However we need to take A2 for a follow-up appointment for his broken finger, so tonight will be my crafty night. Nothing like the last minute, right?

Here are ten Thanksgiving craft and decorating ideas for you to wow your family this year. I might be making a few, myself!

Acorns, Hurricane candle holders, and candles for your Thanksgiving table

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Idea using nuts and hurricanes

Give thanks - quotes printed on burlap on blocks

Thanksgiving blocks have a quote printed on burlap

10 Tempting And Tasty Thanksgiving Recipes

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Nov 192012

Thanksgiving is Thursday! I can’t believe it’s already here. We’re having Thanksgiving at a family member’s house this year, so I’m not responsible for all the main courses. But I do need to make an appetizer, rolls, and a dessert. I have some perennial favorites, but for the rest, I of course turned to the best resource I know: Pinterest! Here are ten of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes. And while I don’t need to make the turkey this year, I couldn’t resist adding Alton Brown’s turkey recipe – it’s amazing!

Turkey Cookies – Gobble, Gobble!

Donut holes become tasty “acorns”

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