I’ve been struggling to decorate my windows for years. A few years back I used a mixture of black construction paper and tissue paper to put designs on my window. I used double-sided tape to attach it. It turned out … Continue reading Easy Halloween Window Decor
If you want to watch a scary story for Halloween – find a movie. Want to watch a Christmas tale? Watch a movie. Want to watch a Thanksgiving story? Umm…eh…find a TV episode. Here is my list of television shows to … Continue reading Thanksgiving Shows to Watch
For a lot of us pets become family and as hard as it is they don’t live as long as us and at some point we are forced to say goodbye. This is just a short little post on how … Continue reading Memorial Pet Ornaments
These are my must have songs for my playlist – some are movie related. I hope you’ll find a new favorite and it brings you joy for many Christmases. Also it good to give as well as receive, I … Continue reading 50 Christmas Songs for Your Playlist
This is the reigning cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving in my house – though it not my favorite – and it is easy and simple. 3 ingredients and less than 15 minutes and you should make it ahead of time (1 … Continue reading Cranberry Sauce – Basic
Mise en place is French for “putting in place” and it is invaluable when preparing large meals. One year as I prepared my Thanksgiving meal I had a thought that this would be easier if they I had prepared mixes to … Continue reading Mise En Place
These are simple DIY place cards for your Thanksgiving table. For years I didn’t use place cards but as my gatherings have gotten larger I’ve found that placecards bring comfort to my guests because they know where they belong. It … Continue reading Thanksgiving Place Cards
Happy (it’s-getting-closer) Thanksgiving, I have decided to talk about my menu for Thanksgiving and share why I have chose this particular menu. I know it may seems large, it is large even for 23-27 people, I always overcook but part … Continue reading Thanksgiving Menu Talk – 2016
For a simple game that you and your guests can play on Thanksgiving. Supplies – a Turkey headband or hat (got mine at the party store) As the host wear the turkey headband on your head as the guest arrive. … Continue reading Did-You-Say-Turkey? Game
Thanksgiving hosting can be a intimidating job, especially if is your first time hosting. Even if you have done it new ideas and words of wisdom are always helpful. Below is my hosting checklist. I hope you find it blesses … Continue reading Thanksgiving Hosting Checklist
