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FREE Thanksgiving Printables

by Karen Mendes | Fall, Free Printables, Kid Stuff, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is such a fun time of the year. It's the one holiday where my entire family gets together for dinner. I love having everyone over and we have so much fun eating, drinking, and laughing. But really my favorite part is getting the house ready for Thanksgiving! Here are some fun and FREE Thanksgiving Printables to not only entertain the kids but to help decorate your dinner table and house! FREE Thanksgiving Printables Thanksgiving Placemats for Kids Dressed Turkeys Kids Craft Thanksgiving Wall Art Thanksgiving Table Decor Thanksgiving Tags Thanksgiving Place Cards Thanksgiving Cocktail Party Printables Thanksgiving Coloring Pages Thanksgiving Placemat Activities...

FREE Thanksgiving Printables for the Kids

by Karen Mendes | Free Stuff, Thanksgiving | 3 Comments

FREE Thanksgiving Printables for the Kids Head on over to MeetPenny.com and print some FREE Thanksgiving Printables including this Spelling word find. My girls love word finds and will love this one. These words are perfect for my 2nd grader too! I love FREE Stuff - do you? Check out everything we've found in the Freebies Section

10 Yummy Pumpkin Recipes

by Karen Mendes | Fall, Halloween, Pumpkin Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving | 2 Comments

I love this time of year for so many reasons. One of them being pumpkin! I love pumpkin desserts and this time of year I'm always looking for some new ideas. Here are 10 yummy Pumpkin recipes you can make using either real pumpkin or canned pumpkin. They are perfect thanksgiving dessert ideas or really just for any time right now! Dark Chocolate Brownie Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkin Rice Pudding Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Homemade Pumpkin Spiced Latte Pumpkin Mousse Pumpkin Bars Coconut Flour Pumpkin Muffins Mom's Homemade Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Icebox Cake Recipe Pumpkin Pie Milkshake Which one of these Pumpkin Recipes will you try this holiday season? Check our more...

15 Stuffing Recipes for Fall

by Karen | DIY, Fall, Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

I know it's still early but the Fall is approaching so I wanted to get a kickstart on the fall posts. Stuffing is a staple item during the fall and especially at Thanksgiving time. It can be made in many different ways and taste great every time! Check out the 15 stuffing recipes we found to be yummy enough to share! 15 Stuffing Recipes Quinoa Stuffing | Just Us Four - Quinoa is all the rage these days and for a good reason! It tastes great and is a healthy alternative! Easy cornbread Dressing | A Worthey Read - Using cornbread in your stuffing is a classic movie. There are a few ways to make it using cornbread and this is one of our favorites! Wild Rice Stuffing | Wendy’s Hat - I had...

15 Fall Centerpieces to Liven up any Room!

by Karen Mendes | Crafts, DIY, Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

Fall is pretty much here which means it's time for the decorating to begin! There are far too many holidays in the fall to miss out on all the great decorating ideas! Try one of these fall centerpieces that we loved! 15 Fall Centerpieces Kitchen Table Fall Harvest Centerpiece |Simmworks Family – Check out this adorable way to use a mini log look alike along with dried corn and candles to make a cute centerpiece for your dining table this fall! Simple Fall Centerpiece | About a Mom – If you’re stuck on deciding what to do for some fall décor inside your home, settle for this simple yet adorable pumpkin centerpiece filled with fall colored flowers! Halloween Pumpkin Centerpiece | Busy Mommy...

15 Front Porch Design Ideas for Fall

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving | 1 Comment

The fall seems to be the perfect time to start decorating your front porch for all the holidays to come. If you're running dry on some ideas for great decorations, check below for some awesome front porch design ideas we found! 15 Front Porch Design Ideas for Fall Frugal Mom, Eh? | Repurpose old wood and place your own designs on it to match your other fall décor! Just 2 Sisters | Have your kids assist in decorating by helping them make a sign with your house number as well as carving some early pumpkins specifically with fall décor in mind. Just Us Four | Use cornstalks, gourds, and lanterns to spruce up the porch without being extravagant! Designs of Homes | Here’s a cheap fall porch...

15 Apple Pie Variation Recipes for the Fall

by Karen | Dessert Recipes, DIY, Fall, Pie Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

It is apple picking time and that means I will have plenty to bake with! Apple pie is great for every part of the year but we often see it more around the fall than anything. It's great for a Thanksgiving dessert and I don't know many people who don't love it. There are plenty of ways to make an apple pie. Check below for a few variations we enjoyed! 15 Apple Pie Recipes Dutch Apple Pie | Cincy Shopper - This apple pie recipe is for the classic Dutch version which never fails to be a hit for any vent. Apple Pie Dumplings | Spend with Pennies - These dumplings are not your normal every day dumplings. Underneath these dumplings is that thick apple pie filling. Extremely good. Apple...

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipe: Quick & Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Carrots with Dill

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Thanksgiving | 3 Comments

Since Thanksgiving is next week, I've asked my good friend Jennifer from Savor The Thyme to share with us some side dish ideas that would go great with you Turkey! For the next few days, I'll share one of her recipes that I would certainly serve at my house, and I may actually make some of them too! If you want to serve some mashed potatoes but need an alternative to the white variety, consider whipping up some sweet potatoes and carrots with dill. Think of it is a veggie BOGO. Full recipe here. Photo credit Jennifer from Savor the Thyme.

Fall Activities for Kids

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Fall, Kid Stuff, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

Fall can be such a fun time of year. Keep your kids learning while still having fun by trying one of these 15 fall activities perfect for this time of the year! 15 Fall Activities for Kids Pumpkin Seed Puzzles | I Can Teach My Child - Put those pumpkin seeds to use by making puzzles out of them! Kid’s Handprint Fall Tree Craft | Crafty Morning - Kid's love working with their hands. Let them get messy while making this fall tree picture! Scavenger Hunt | East Coast Mommy - Get the kids up and outside for fall activities by putting together a scavenger hunt that's fall themed! Nature Walk | Nurture Store - Keep the kids active outside by going on a nature walk! Help them learn different...

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

by Karen Mendes | Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Thanksgiving | 0 Comments

Keep the kids busy this Thanksgiving season with a few fun crafts to teach them about the history of the holiday! Check below for some of our favorite Thanksgiving crafts! 15 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids Hanging Turkey | Jade Louis Designs – Thanksgiving crafts have to include a turkey! Have a ton of fun making this hanging turkey. Instead of it getting put in a box, you get to hang it wherever you please in the house! Turkey Leg Place Card | Fiskars – These are an adorable craft that will make your little ones feel like a part of the getting ready on Thanksgiving! Pinecone Turkey | A Pumpkin and a Princess – This is the cutest turkey pinecone I’ve ever seen. Usually I’m not partial to...

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