November began with getting a head start on the holidays with painted Holiday tree jars
And making a Pumpkin Turkey
Here are some more ideas of things you should be doing in November-
You don’t want that Halloween candy hanging around for months, so treat yourself to a Halloween candy dessert
Caramel Candy Wreath Cake is elegant enough for company, but you won’t really want to share 😋
5 minute Trick or Treat Bars is a simple version of seven layer bars
Halloween Candy Cheesecake Dip, is perfect for tailgates and party noshing
Now’s the time to check your table supplies for the big day and make sure you have what you need
If you can’t set your table ahead of time, at least do the centerpiece
A bountiful runner with real and faux vegetables pumpkins and flowers is fun to create, and anything goes
Look for cute paper goods to make the children’s table fun and festive
Fill a cornucopia with popcorn for their table and set out mini cupcake papers full of candy corn, Reese’s Pieces or fall colored M&Ms and label them turkey toes
It’s time to finalize that menu too…
This year, we are gathering elsewhere so I get to basically relax and enjoy, but I do miss the menu planning and the cooking chaos
This was our 2013 menu
This is the traditional menu I had growing up
And last year we had dueling, His and Hers menus
We made a pre-Thanksgiving feast with
Her menu
And celebrated Thanksgiving with His menu
You will find the links to all these menu recipes below
Once you decide your menu, try making a turkey apron with your kiddos
The turkey is a hand print embellished with some finger dots and adding a beak and a wattle with a brush
and finally, make sure you have some Thanksgiving vignettes to enjoy around your home
Speaking of Thanksgiving vignettes,
The Thoughts of Home Stunning Thanksgiving Vignettes blog hop is going on right now!
It is a bountiful harvest of Thanksgiving ideas!
Monday – November 7th
Decor To Adore | Southern Hospitality | Chateau Chic | Shabby Fufu | Rustic Refined
Tuesday – November 8th
Poofing The Pillows | Cedar Hill Farmhouse | Love of Home | My Kentucky Living | Sharon Joyce Interiors
Wednesday – November 9th
At Home With Jemma | Remodelando la Casa | Sew a Fine Seam | Rattlebridge Farm | Patina and Paint
Thursday – November 10th
Everyone is invited to join the Thoughts of Home on Thursday Thanksgiving Edition Linky Party.
Friday – November 11th
White Spray Paint | A Stroll Thru Life | Simple Nature Decor | The Painted Apron | Ramblings of a Southern Girl | Life and Linda
Gobble Gobble!
Here are the links to all the recipes listed on the menus above:
Appetizers
Pumpkin Pie Dip turned into Pumpkin Pie Savory Mini Quiche
Turkey Cheeseball with Crudite Feathers
Sides
Apple, Cranberry & Walnut Salad
Focaccia, Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing
Herb Stuffing with Celery and Pecans
Creamed Onions with Chopped Peanuts
Sophisticated Green Bean Casserole
Sourdough Mushroom and Bacon Stuffing
Stuffed Apple & Bacon Sweet Potato Casserole
Main
Turkey [cooked or smoked on grill]
Ham [Archer Farms Spiral Glazed Ham from Target]
Desserts
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes
Kyle’s Favorite Double Layer Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Tartlettes
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Celebrate and Decorate, Rustic and Refined,
Between Naps on the Porch, Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life
Tickle My Tastebuds, Full Plate Thursday, Work it Wednesday
Poofing the Pillows, Get Your DIY On, Your Inspired Design
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