Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Faux Wishbones!

Look What I Found – Thanksgiving Faux Wishbones! Does your family fight over who gets to pull the Thanksgiving turkey wishbone? If your answer is “yes,” as is mine, you’ll just love this ADORABLE item from Lucky Break! This site offers a very unique product: faux wishbones!! Sold in sets of 4, 5, 8 or... Read more »

Thanksgiving Cocktail Party Ideas

Host a Fabulous Thanksgiving Cocktail Party! I know that this might sound like an untraditional way to celebrate a very classic holiday, but modern families are not necessarily traditional! If you are living away from your family or aren’t the “married with 2.5 kids,” this might be the perfect plan for you! Gather a circle... Read more »

Turducken

Thanksgiving Turducken! Just what is this crazy thing Turducken?? Apparently a new Thanksgiving tradition is gaining popularity across the country! A combination of turkey (TUR), duck (DUCK), and chicken (EN), this specialty food originating from Louisiana might be appearing on a Thanksgiving table near you! Turducken is made by deboning each of the three poultries... Read more »

Thanksgiving Fun for Kids

Fun Ideas for Kids’ Activities on Thanksgiving! On Thanksgiving, between the cooking, baking and football watching, our youngest guests might feel a bit left out! And so, here are some ideas for engaging and entertaining the little ones with some fun Thanksgiving Day activities while you’re getting dinner on the table! Kids’ Activities for... Read more »

Preparing for Thanksgiving

Tip of the Week – Get Ahead for Thanksgiving! Although it’s too soon to actually start cooking that special meal, I love ideas that will give me a head start on the big dinner – and while I’ve detailed a few of those suggestions in a Thanksgiving Countdown Planner, here are a few more very... Read more »

DIY Thanksgiving Table Decorations – Creating an Attractive Tablescape

Creating Fun Thanksgiving Tablescapes with DIY Decorations! In my family, I share the Thanksgiving entertaining duties with my cousin, so I only host every other year! (Thank goodness!) Two years ago, I chose a crisp, modern look with white linens and dishes accented by gold pumpkins and sage green ribbon (take a look here). Most... Read more »

Start a New Tradition with a Thanksgiving Tree

Look What I Found: A Thanksgiving Tree! This unique Thanksgiving Tree could be the start of a wonderful and memorable family tradition! The tree is hand crafted from metal and small cards are provided for guests to write down what they are most thankful for. When all are gathered together at the table, the notes... Read more »

Delicious Thanksgiving Day Recipes

My Thanksgiving Dinner Menu 2009 Turkey – of course: two large turkeys! And desserts were compliments of my family! Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Pecans Creamy Baked Fennel Creamed Spinach and Parsnips Green Bean Casserole Creamy Brussels Sprouts Caramelized Onions with Thyme Indiana Corn Casserole Cranberry Relish with Sliced Red Grapes Caramelized Onion and Corn Bread... Read more »

Vintage and Whimsical Thanksgiving Decorations

Thanksgiving Decorations! As I just finished putting away my many Halloween decorations and took out my very few Thanksgiving decorations, I thought that Busy Bee readers might like to purchase a bit of Thanksgiving decor! Vintage Candles I just love these vintage inspired candles from Wisteria! Evoking memories of meals at my grandmother’s home, these... Read more »

Stand Out Stuffing From a Box

Tip of the Week – Stand Out Stuffing From a Box Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re looking to streamline one of your menu items, consider spicing up store bought stuffing with one of these savory stir in combinations: Wild Berry – cooked wild rice, fresh cranberries and Italian (flat leaf) parsely... Read more »