Tis the Season to Eat Cranberries!

November 22, 2012 by  

Tis the Season to Eat Cranberries!

Cranberries are in season!  Cranberries are in season! I love these festive little orbs, and take advantage of them while they’re around because they only appear in markets from September... [Read more]

Creamy Holiday Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

November 21, 2012 by  

Creamy Holiday Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

  I love, love, love the holiday season.  When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than bundling up on the couch with a blanket and some hot chocolate. Wrapping my hands... [Read more]

Amazing Holiday Dishes Your Family will Love

November 16, 2012 by  

Amazing Holiday Dishes Your Family will Love

What is one of the best things about the holidays (besides family)? Say it together now….FOOD!!! And look no further… …This is your one stop spot for some of the absolute, best Holiday Dishes! We’ve gathered... [Read more]

12 Fun Ways to say “Thank You”!

November 15, 2012 by  

12 Fun Ways to say “Thank You”!

There are so many reasons to be grateful and to express “thanks” in our lives. Saying “thank you” not only lifts and blesses others, it also puts positive, happy thoughts... [Read more]

Thanks and Giving – Paying Blessings Forward

November 8, 2012 by  

Thanks and Giving – Paying Blessings Forward

Have you ever noticed that there are two active components to the word “Thanksgiving”?  One calls on us to be thankful and express our gratitude, and the other... [Read more]

Thanksgiving Play Set – Free Printable & Felt Pattern

November 6, 2012 by  

Thanksgiving Play Set – Free Printable & Felt Pattern

If you are hosting Thanksgiving and you have little ones to entertain, look no further. We’ve got you covered! Once again, we’ve teamed up with the ultra-talented Chickabug to offer an exclusive printable... [Read more]

Pumpkin Spice Drink and Pumpkin Pie Bites

November 2, 2012 by  

Pumpkin Spice Drink and Pumpkin Pie Bites

Don’t you just love the fall season - the apple orchards and pumpkin patches, warmed cider and cocoa?  It’s the season when you see people coming out of coffee shops, savoring those... [Read more]

Let’s Talk Turkey – Crafts, That Is!

November 1, 2012 by  

Let’s Talk Turkey – Crafts, That Is!

Now that the candy has been collected, the costumes are put away, and the weather is getting colder, it is time to start talking TURKEY! Thanksgiving is just around the corner (or just behind... [Read more]

Thank Attack!!

October 31, 2012 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... [Read more]

A functional Thanksgiving center piece for a few buck’a'roos!

October 29, 2012 by  

A functional Thanksgiving center piece for a few buck’a'roos!

 It’s coming….and it comes faster each year.  The HOLIDAYS!   Let’s discuss this for a minute…you just planned yesterday’s Halloween party (that was a mighty... [Read more]

Create an Autumn Tree Door With Your Kids!

October 16, 2012 by  

Create an Autumn Tree Door With Your Kids!

My girls have been so excited about the leaves that continue to fall and cover our grass! It occurred to me that I could do a craft with them that would use real leaves and they’d probably... [Read more]

Having doughnuts at your party? EASY and Creative DIY Display!

September 18, 2012 by  

Having doughnuts at your party? EASY and Creative DIY Display!

Do you ever need treats for a big crowd? Think teacher appreciation, scouts, birthday parties, Superbowl, holiday parties, special celebrations, wedding and baby showers, the list goes on…. My... [Read more]

Autumn Decor That EASILY Converts!

September 17, 2012 by  

Autumn Decor That EASILY Converts!

Listen, I totally get that it’s not Halloween quite yet. I know that we get annoyed with Halloween stuff popping onto the store shelves, practically the second that the Fourth of July is over. It bugs... [Read more]

Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

September 8, 2012 by  

Door Knob Pumpkin Patch

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 seen these... [Read more]

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!!... [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... [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,... [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... [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... [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... [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... [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... [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... [Read more]

5 Awesome Autumn Activities For Little Fingers

September 29, 2011 by  

5 Awesome Autumn Activities For Little Fingers

Happy Thursday, HowDoesShe Gals!! With all of the splendors of Autumn comes the COOLER weather that tends to keep little ones indoors a little more. So, I am sharing just five autumn activities... [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... [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... [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. ... [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... [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... [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... [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... [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.”... [Read more]

Free Thank You Printables

March 30, 2010 by  

Free Thank You Printables

Alright, we told you we had a ‘thank you’ coming!!!  And…here it is! Free Thank You Gift Ideas using FREE Thank You Printables… {{We wish we could figure out how to... [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... [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... [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... [Read more]

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