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 candles are Pilgrims […]

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Thanksgiving Day Recap - Tips for Next Year!
Well, the good news is that I survived the first Thanksgiving dinner served at my home!  It took me four days to clean, set up, decorate, shop and cook, and it looks like the clean up will last just as long!  With Busy Bee readers in mind, I […]

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Tip of the Week - Share the Legend of the Five Kernels!
With Thanksgiving just days away, here is another nice way to remind your children of why we are thankful on Thanksgiving. This idea came home from school with one of my children years ago: The Legend of the Five Kernels.
The […]

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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 of […]

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Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table!
There are so many ways to bring the beautiful season of Autumn to your Thanksgiving table that it is hard to even begin! But I do have a few ideas that would be lovely additions to any table!
Pumpkins and Apples
Focus on the pumpkins and apples that are such perfect symbols of […]

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 Preparing for Your Thanksgiving Day Celebration!
November is here and we all know what that means - time to talk turkey!  If you are hosting Thanksgiving Dinner, it’s important to start planning the menu, table settings, flowers and more, right now!  The more that can be accomplished in these early days of November, the less stressed […]

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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 and wrapping […]

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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 Before Thanksgiving Dinner!
Identify […]

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