A Tasty Holiday Tradition Every Christmas for the past 8 years I have made several types of homemade goodies, wrapped them carefully and sent them on their merry way. Some go to relatives, others to neighbors and some to friends.
Autumn Recipe Collection Autumn is my most favorite season. My family and I get so excited when it comes, and we enjoy celebrating the season everywhere in our home...from the decor to meals! Here are some of the most favorite Autumn recipes in our home.
Get Organized for the Holidays Do you feel overwhelmed every time you think of the upcoming holidays? Is this time of year usually stressful and hectic for you? Well, take a deep breath and relax! Getting organized will help make for a more relaxed enjoyable holiday, whether your plans include a formal dinner for forty, or a quiet cozy celebration for two.
Grilling a Turkey Grilling a turkey makes good sense for busy cooks, especially if you're dealing with a small space kitchen. With the turkey cooking merrily away on the grill, the oven is free for other chores such as cooking large pans of dressing, side dishes or even home baked pies. And, as always, grilling cuts down on clean-up time so you'll have more time to relax and enjoy the day.
Let the Holidays Loom Large, But Not Heavy "...That time is getting nearer everyday. It's the time when we sit down and plan out a shopping budget for ourselves so that we stay in total control of how much we spend over the holidays. Right? When will we learn? It's never as simple as we make out to be. We over-spend, for several reasons:..."
Straw Hat ScareCrow Craft Using two straw hats, it is easy to make an adorable scarecrow to dress up your home for the harvest season.
Take Charge of Your Holidays .."Think about what the purpose of the Thanksgiving holiday is: to spend time with your family and friends giving thanks for everything you've received. Thanksgiving is not just about getting together for good food, football or after -Thanksgiving- sales. Identify some new goals for the holidays: such as less stress and more time with family as a result of fewer visits away from home or fewer visitors, simpler meals, less cooking or cleanup, and so on..."
Thankful Harvest Wall Hanging As I look out my dining room window I can see endless shades of yellow, golds, reds and orange. Maybe that's why I chose these colors for my "Thankful Harvest" wallhanging. This would make a lovely gift for anyone who appreciates Mother Nature's real beauty.
Thanksgiving Activity : Happy Thoughts Board Thanksgiving is a special holiday, it is always important to give thanks to those we care about and love. Often, one day is often not enough to say thank you to all who care for us and are kind to us in an entire year. Why not use Thanksgiving to introduce a new ritual in your home in order to give thanks everyday?
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