Thanksgiving often means getting together with friends and loved ones to share the spirit of the season together...plans are made, meals prepared, experiences shared. In honor of this we often pull out the special dishes and decorate our homes with festive fall accessories. But don’t stop there! Why not spruce up the outside of your home for your Thanksgiving guests? From your front walk to your back yard, extending your holiday decor to the exterior is a wonderful way to add a celebratory air to the season. Need some inspiration? Done! I've found some great examples online to ignite your imagination! Starting at the walkway, how adorable are these potted mums? Using pumpkins for a planter is clever and screams autumn harvest. What an adorable way to greet your … [Read more...]
15 Citrus Recipes for Fall
In the South, citrus fruits are thought to be primarily Summer fruits. However, our Northern friends tend to enjoy citrus more in the Fall months. Little did I know, as a Southerner, that there are so many Fall recipes that feature citrus fruits as a main ingredient or, at the very least, a complimenting ingredient. Today I have quite a few recipes that include a piece of citrus fruit in its repertoire. From breakfast to dessert, you're sure to find a recipe here that will delight your taste buds! /1/ Broiled Grapefruit with Honey and Pistachios - The flavor of this grapefruit will explode in your mouth! Coupled with honey and pistachios, you're sure to have a delectable breakfast with this recipe. /2/ Cranberry Orange Muffins - Muffins are never a bad idea for breakfast. Make … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Gifts & Table Setting Ideas
Thanksgiving is literally just around the corner & this fun roundup of Goodies will help set the scene for your best Holiday yet! Gobble Wobble Cocktail Napkins These cocktail napkins are just too cute for words. Imagine the delight of your guests as you hand them a beverage with these beauties, so fun! Be Thankful Plate This plate is suggested for kids but I think it would be darling as a dessert plate or just a side plate to use throughout the season. I use white dinner plates & then change my smaller/lunch plates out seasonally. These would be an adorable addition to our collection & would be a great incentive for your little ones to clean their plates! Turkey Plate Holder This guy deserves to be front and center at your Thanksgiving dinner table or buffet. … [Read more...]
Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving Meal
Let's talk Thanksgiving! With turkey day just a couple weeks away, it's time to get your meal plans together. It's better to be organized so that you won't be overwhelmed when the big day arrives. You can even create a timeline for Thanksgiving day so you know what your making all throughout the day, making sure you'll have everything ready by dinner time! And since I'd like to only have to run a 5K to work off all of that ridiculously delicious food, let's make a few small changes to make Thanksgiving dinner a little healthier this year! Turkey - I've never made a turkey myself, but I'd imagine that baking the turkey would be the healthiest way to go. Let's just bypass the deep fryer, shall we? There are tons of recipes for your main turkey dish just like these turkey … [Read more...]
Decorate Your Mantel For Fall
This time of year makes me think of pumpkin spice candles and all things orange. I don't know if it's the temperature outside dropping or the fact that Christmas is right around the corner, but fall makes me giddy. When it comes to decorating your mantel for fall, you don't always have to think inside the box. In fact, most of the time it's when you think outside the box that you will create something beautiful. Let's take a look at a few different "outside the box" thinkers and how they created something gorgeous by being different. Using a mirror on a mantel is a great way to make the space bright and open. Centsational Girl did a fabulous job of mixing luxury with simple when she created her fall mantel. Simple with a statement is another way to do it. Not only does this Give … [Read more...]
8 Thanksgiving Crock Pot Recipes
In just a few short weeks my favorite holiday will be here - Thanksgiving! I am foodie at heart but I love gathering around the table with friends and family even more. What if I told you that I could guarantee more time with family this Thanksgiving? And yes, there would still be a fully cooked meal to share! Sounds awesome, right?! Its easy - bust out your crock pot and try these classic Thanksgiving recipes! Here are 8 crock pot Thanksgiving recipes to try! Roast Turkey - in the crock pot! Yes! You can roast your turkey in a crock pot! Depending on the size of your slow cooker, you could cook a bird big enough for the whole family. Imagine the things that you would be able to cook once the oven is freed up! Slow Cooker Cornish Hens Not a turkey lover? Try these delicious … [Read more...]
