Thanksgiving

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 easy... 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 Before Thanksgiving... Read more »

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 »

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 candles are Pilgrims... 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 of... 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
Mediterranean – roasted... Read more »

Thanksgiving Day Preparation and Decorations

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... Read more »

Thanksgiving Thankfulness for Kids

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... Read more »

Thanksgiving Table Decorations

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... Read more »

Thanksgiving Count Down Planner

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,... Read more »