Thanksgiving

For most people Thanksgiving signifies the start of the holiday season. This is a time when family and friends gather and it is important to have your home decorated nicely but some decorations...

Decorate your Thanksgiving table with abundance from the garden. This holiday is set aside to remember the blessings in your life and the struggles generations have overcome to live in a free...

Felt is all the rage these days! And a good way to add a felt touch is with crafty nature-inspired felt coasters. They provide some extra warmth to serving hot drinks on a cold fall or winter day....

If you find yourself lacking an oven large enough to cook a turkey and you do not own a turkey fryer, consider barbecuing your turkey on a grill. The turkey still gets roasted, but when using your...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, there is the age old question of what to do with the leftovers. With a little imagination, Thanksgiving leftovers can be turned into something tasty that will really...

Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year. Almost every store has huge sales and everyone is out going to buy presents for the winter holidays. Getting the items you want while they...

If shopping during Black Friday is on your to do list this year by taking some steps and preparing yourself you can save a tons of time and stress. Follow the steps in this article and start...

Some people are lucky and get the chance to spend Thanksgiving Day with their friends, family and other loved ones. However, there is a growing number of single parents who now are having (or...

The average person gains 6-8 pounds during the holiday season. Here are some tips to get started on the right foot by not overeating this Thanksgiving.

How to create a beautiful centerpiece using a cornucopia.

Are you a new vegetarian wondering what you will have for Thanksgiving dinner this year? Or, are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner and have vegetarians coming, and are desperately wondering what to...

While many people will have a Thanksgiving that is every bit as pleasant and safe as in years past, some will experience hostility, sadness, or, worst of all, catastrophe. There are simple...

Because most families only cook a Turkey for one occasion, it may be difficult to remember how it should be done. Here are a few general directions on how to Cook a Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner!

Everyone's coming to your house for Thanksgiving dinner... and it's alot of people to feed! Here are some ideas to stretch your menu... without spending your life savings at the grocery store!

It is easy to throw in the towel and give up on a healthy diet during the holiday season by succumbing to overeating delicious comfort foods with family. Use the following steps to enjoy family...

So, your life is like the movies during Thanksgiving? Your relatives are gathered around for a Thanksgiving meal but Cousin John can't stand Aunt Betty, who's irritated by Sister Kate, who calls...

So many myths have been passed down about the Pilgrims, their settlement of Plymouth and the first Thanksgiving that is is very hard to separate truth from folklore. How many, for example,...

Smoked turkey has been a family tradition of ours for years. We have a smoked turkey with our thanksgiving and Christmas meals every year. We have found that our smoked turkey comes out best when...

This is a recipe for a traditional pumpkin pie. Just mix, pour, and bake for a delicious homemade dessert your family will love for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Place cards are an elegant way to direct the traffic around a holiday table. There's no guessing where to sit and who goes where when you use place cards. A smart craft-maker can create place...

The holiday is approaching and the turkey waits patiently in the freezer. Do you ever remember all of the turkey being eaten at one sitting? I always have leftover turkey. Since I am so...

Slow-roasting your Thanksgiving turkey will bring more than smiles to the faces of your dinner guests. It also will bring rave reviews for many years. Roasting a turkey at a low temperature...

Pastured turkeys are turkeys that were raised on free-range farms and ate naturally occuring foods like grass, insects and plants. Unlike commercial turkey farms, where turkeys are cramped...

Here's a fun craft you can make with your kids during the Thanksgiving holiday or as part of a study on Native Americans. This is an edible craft, so make an extra to enjoy for a snack! It would...

This is a fun easy to make craft for young children. It is a creative way to spend time over the holidays with children who are out of school and need something to do.

Preparing for a Thanksgiving diner can be a time consuming task, especially when you have numerous friends and relatives attending the event. A great way to ensure that everything goes smoothly on...

Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey in a Rival electric roaster is a simple and easy way to produce a delicious, moist bird that the entire family will love. In addition to cooking the turkey, using the...

Taking cues from fashion's fascination with all things plum, purple and aubergine--I've decided to bring the catwalk to my table this Thanksgiving. Rich colors are reminiscent of fall--and with...

If you desire a professional look for your DIY arrangements--you're gonna want to "get friendly" with Floral foam (available at most craft stores). It's very easy to do if you follow the steps...

Thanksgiving is here and some are wondering how they will put food on the table on a daily basis much less a "special meal" with all the trimmings.

Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, is the traditional kick off of the Christmas shopping season. Truth be told, it is not the most profitable day of the year for retailers but it is...

Do you need a healthy, tasty, fairly simple appetizer for a holiday meal? Roasted pumpkin seeds may be just what you are looking for! Your guests will enjoy munching on these healthy, tasteful snacks!

Do you need something quick, healthy, and tasty to serve as an appetizer at your Thanksgiving meal? Don't let your guest go hungry while they wait for their meal. Roasted chickpeas may be just the...

If you'd like to host Thanksgiving this year, but don't have a large space, or large dining room table for that matter, don't worry! Just make a few adjustments and plan ahead. You'll host a...

Cooking a turkey seems intimidating, but it's really very easy. One of the easier things to prepare, actually.

What to do with small children as Thanksgiving approaches? Lots of ideas exist on the internet of fun things to do with your kids to celebrate Thanksgiving. The challenge is going through it all...

Whether you’re celebrating National Vegan Month in November or Tofurkey Day (vegetarian Thanksgiving), send these fun cards to family and friends to help celebrate the vegetarian holidays. They...

I remember going to my Aunt's house for the holidays. She had a large brood and there were easily 20 people for dinner, that doesn't include the drop ins who just had to say hello and stay for...

Every year someone is given the honor of carving the Thanksgiving turkey. On this special occasion, many find this task to be quite intimidating. If you are part of this group then the following...

When your family gathers together for a traditional Thanksgiving feast there are probably some recipes you look forward to with great anticipation. Whether it is Aunt Sophie’s green bean casserole...

This pumpkin potpourri craft idea makes a great looking (and smelling) Thanksgiving craft idea. You can set these adorable paper pumpkins on tables and use some string to hang them all around....

If you are having a holiday dinner at your house, you want to serve delicious appetizers for your guests to enjoy while the meal is cooking. However, these days everyone seems to be watching...

Thanksgiving centerpieces are a wonderful touch for the holidays. They come in a variety of sizes and should be customized to compliment your interior. In our holiday series, "Thanksgiving...

Gratitude is fundamental to happiness! Although this is true all of the time, Thanksgiving gives us a special opportunity to embrace gratitude. This article contains some ideas to help you...

We usually are thankful for great big things. We are thankful for a big house, a big car, a big diamond, or a long vacation. But even if we don’t have any of those things, there are many little...

Planning on spending Thanksgiving by yourself? Working or traveling during the holiday season? Or maybe you have special dietary requirements dictating the need to bring-your-own to holiday...

Just in case you haven't heard. Twilight the movie is the hot teen pick of the year. The Twilight book series has tweens, teens, and adults pre-purchasing tickets at the box office. The next...

Save money this holiday season! Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) is one of the best days to shop all year due to all the special sales retailers run. Black Friday falls at the end of...

November is the Thanksgiving season as well as Gluten-Free Awareness Month. If you have friends and family allergic to gluten who will be joining you for Thanksgiving, you may be wondering how to...

The bruschetta appetizers will be perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner appetizers, they are good and the taste is fresh. When cooking them calculate one slice of bread per person, so if you have...