If your family does Thanksgiving like mine, chances are there are oodles of food leftover after the main event. From turkey to pie, we almost always make more than we can eat in one sitting. Which sometimes causes a little bit of a problem: what do you do with all the leftovers? Yes, you can […]
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Tablescapes That Will Impress
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving this year, I’ve found some really beautiful Thanksgiving tablescapes to try out. So don’t pull those tired pumpkins out of storage quite yet! Whether you’re on a budget, creating something elegant, or wanted to try out a rustic look, I’ve got some tablescapes you’ve really got to try! Thanksgiving […]
DIY Woodcraft Patterns For Thanksgiving Yard Decor
Once all the Halloween decorations come down, it’s time for the Christmas decorations to go up, right? Wrong! I’m pretty passionate about making sure my family places an appropriate emphasis on Thanksgiving. Why? Because it’s a time when we can reflect on what we’re grateful for right before the gift-giving season. It’s also my Grandpa’s […]
Thanksgiving DIY Gift Ideas
It’s crazy that Halloween is this week. That means that Thanksgiving is less than a month away and *gulp* Christmas is less than two months away. Yikes! If you’re going to be heading to someone else’s house for Thanksgiving, it’s a good idea to take along a gift. Whether it’s something for the hostess or […]
Top 10 Thanksgiving Games Everyone Will Love
Have you seen the Friends episode where Chandler and Phoebe pretend to watch the football game on Thanksgiving so they don’t have to help with meal prep? It’s a family favorite at our house! One of the reasons is that in our little fam, we really don’t do football. In our larger, extended families, however, […]
Start The Holiday Season With Friendsgiving
What is “Friendsgiving”, you ask? Isn’t a Thanksgiving party with those friends who are the family you get to choose. We opt to celebrate our “Friendsgiving” on a day when it’s not crazy busy or stressful to help keep the event more fun. Sometimes this means having the big dinner in October. Other years we’ve […]
Thanksgiving DIY Decor That Look Expensive But Are Cheap
If you’re hosting the big meal Thanksgiving day, then chances are you’re going to need some decor. If you’re looking for something that isn’t expensive but looks like it just came out of a catalog, look no further! Armed with a few basics, you can transform some really basic elements into something luxurious and nice […]
Outdoor Thanksgiving Ideas
If you happen to live in a place where the weather is mild come the third Thursday of November, then I have your solution to an overcrowded house on Thanksgiving. Have it outside. I know, you’re thinking I’m crazy. But hear me out. If the weather isn’t too cold, then being outside is perfect. There’s plenty of […]
Woodsy Thanksgiving Table Ideas
There are a lot of ways you can decorate for the holidays. Buffalo Plaid, Kitschy Christmas, Winter Wonderland, the options are pretty endless. One of the most versatile themes for your Thanksgiving table is simple-think Woodsy. Basic elements include natural wood, soft colors like gold, brown, and cream, natural plants, and woodland creatures. To help […]
