Packing for the Holidays

December 1, 2011 by  

Packing for the Holidays

Let’s be honest, packing for the holidays is just one of the most dreadful things about traveling!  I am always afraid of leaving something behind that I need! I am such a list maker!! It saves me and my brain from stressing... [Read more]

Dance the Turkey Dance

November 23, 2011 by  

Dance the Turkey Dance

School is out and the family is gathered for the holidays. So, what better moment than now to crank up some music and let loose on the dance floor (AKA-my kitchen) with the kiddos? It is such a great way to encourage self-expression,... [Read more]

Sweet Potato Sou-What?

November 22, 2011 by  

Sweet Potato Sou-What?

When I think of Thanksgiving dinner, I immediately think about my beloved Sweet Potato Soufflé.  We have never missed a year together (except for this year because I’m going to the beach, so I decided to make it a couple... [Read more]

Delicious Dinner Rolls

November 16, 2011 by  

Delicious Dinner Rolls

On the lookout for delicious recipes with the holidays right around the corner? This is a MUST try! One bite of these delicious, buttery, melt in your mouth dinner rolls and you won’t be able to stop eating! Is your mouth... [Read more]

The Communal Table & What We’re Bringing!

November 15, 2011 by  

The Communal Table & What We’re Bringing!

In celebration of Thanksgiving, we’ve joined up with the entire food community for a Virtual Thanksgiving called, The Communal Table! Organized by the Food Network, many well-known and respected food experts will be gathering... [Read more]

Thank Attack!!

November 15, 2011 by  

Thank Attack!!

Thanksgiving is around the corner for most of you (I’m Canadian so we’ve already had our Thanksgiving).  But regardless of where you’re from or whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving soon, any time is... [Read more]

Counting Blessings as a Family

November 14, 2011 by  

Counting Blessings as a Family

We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count! -Neal A. Maxwell Our first Thanksgiving married, my husband and I decided to take a moment out of our busy lives and write out all of our many... [Read more]

7 Printables To Help You Say THANKS

November 10, 2011 by  

7 Printables To Help You Say THANKS

 I’d like to encourage you to take a quick moment and think about one thing you are grateful for…right now. Is it a person in your life? Is it something good that has come into your life recently? Is it something... [Read more]

11 Exciting Pennant Banners!

October 13, 2011 by  

11 Exciting Pennant Banners!

Don’t you love it when someone else does all the work and you get all the compliments? I do. Actually, I haven’t quite learned to just smile and say thank you without giving away the true source of the talent. BUT,... [Read more]

Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

October 11, 2011 by  

Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

Happy Tuesday! We are so thrilled to do a little re-share of a fabulous post from our friend Stephanie Lynn from Under The Table and Dreaming this week! She is one creative gal and we are so inspired by her! If you haven’t... [Read more]

The Best Pumpkin Roll Recipe Ever!

October 4, 2011 by  

The Best Pumpkin Roll Recipe Ever!

When I was at University, I had a roommate who gave me her recipe for a pumpkin roll…  I loved it!!!  Several times I made it and while it was good, something was off about it.  Eventually I figured out that I had written... [Read more]

2 Bags of Chocolate Chips…

September 20, 2011 by  

2 Bags of Chocolate Chips…

Are you ready for this?  I am not sure I am.  Do you see the orange? The flour? The chocolate and cinnamon? Do you want to see the outcome? Do you see the amount of chocolate chips? The smirk? The DREAM cookie. This... [Read more]

Grandma’s melt in your mouth Sugar PoPs!

March 31, 2011 by  

Grandma’s melt in your mouth Sugar PoPs!

You know how some food brings back your childhood like nothing else can?  These Sugar PoPs do it for me!  Grandma made these for every Thanksgiving and Christmas and I used still make myself sick off them because I end up eating... [Read more]

Making Thanksgiving Special – Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas

November 17, 2010 by  

Making Thanksgiving Special – Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas

Making Thanksgiving Special – Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas — One Thanksgiving, years ago, my parents challenged my siblings and me to make a list of things we were grateful for.  Whoever had the longest list won... [Read more]

Sharing 8 Autumn Ideas

November 16, 2010 by  

Sharing 8 Autumn Ideas

Autumn ideas have been over flowing on the IShare sites! I think I’ve mentioned (once or twice…or a dozen times) how luscious this season is to me. I can understand exactly what George Eliot meant when he said,  “Delicious... [Read more]

Thanksgiving Tablescape

November 5, 2010 by  

Thanksgiving Tablescape

Courtney, from Pizzazzerie.com, and I have the same LOVE and ADORATION for this time of year. The sights, the smells, the crispness to the air. I was beyond ecstatic when she agreed to do a guest post for us about decorating your... [Read more]

Pumpkin Scarring

November 1, 2010 by  

Pumpkin Scarring

  When we moved into the house we are in now, the previous owners had some sweet little girls who’d been working hard on their pumpkin garden.  They had plans to have a pumpkin selling stand on the corner near Halloween. ... [Read more]

Turkey Handprint Tablecloth

October 29, 2010 by  

Turkey Handprint Tablecloth

I am so excited to introduce our guest poster this week. Meet Becky, one of the AMAZING Crafting Chicks! If you are looking to be inspired in ANY way, you can be sure to find what you’re looking for with the Crafting Chicks.... [Read more]

Corn Husk Wreath Tutorial

October 19, 2010 by  

Corn Husk Wreath Tutorial

My sweetest cousin sent me an email a few weeks ago showing me her latest creative project. {She is always doing something jaw dropping}.  I said, “That’s it.  You’re in.” Lucky for us, I’ve recruited... [Read more]

What are you Thankful For?

November 25, 2009 by  

What are you Thankful For?

Missy stumbled upon this heartwarming video of Thankful New Yorkers. Whatever your religious beliefs are, this is a beautiful message of Thanksgiving. {Watch out, you might choke up a little}   What are you Thankful For? We ... [Read more]

Thanksgiving is coming!

November 23, 2009 by  

Thanksgiving is coming!

I know it is a bit late to start a Thanksgiving advent, but I just found this idea today and I had to share.  The Poka Dot Chair (love that name) shares three great ideas about what to put in your advent calendar (after... [Read more]

Thanksgiving Place Card Ideas

November 18, 2009 by  

Thanksgiving Place Card Ideas

I don’t know about you, but hosting Thanksgiving makes me feel like I can “act the part” of a FANCY SHMANCY entertainer. I can’t stop looking for ideas to make Thanksgiving ‘picture perfect’.... [Read more]

Thankful Banners

November 17, 2009 by  

Thankful Banners

I’ve been spotting several “Thanksgiving Banners” across blog world that I’d love to make for our little Thanksgiving feast. A few reasons why I am excited to have a simple banner in my home. 1. The kids... [Read more]

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