Cranberry Sauce for the Crockpot

Cranberry Sauce for the Crockpot

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries

Combine orange juice, water, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon in slow cooker; stir in cranberries. Cook on High for 3 hours, stirring once each hour. Remove lid; stir well. Cook on High until sauce has thickened and most cranberries have popped, about 45 more minutes.

Life’s Messy. Be Thankful.

Colonial Times from A – Z Lapbook

Here is a great free download – Colonial Times from A – Z -  for homeschoolers from Hearts in Training. Justin time and perfect for Thanksgiving!

Delicious Dipping Sauce

Delicious Dipping Sauce

1 cup grated Romano or Parmesan Cheese

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 loaf Italian Bread, cubed

Whisk together all ingredients except bread in a small bowl; mix together until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Bring sauce to room temperature before serving with bread. Make 1 1/2 cups.

Strawberry Slush

Strawberry Slush

1/2 cup sugar

1 pkg.strawberry gelatin

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

2 cups boiling water

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

1 (12 oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

1 (12 oz.) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed

2 cups cold water

2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

In a large bowl, dissolved gelatin in boiling water. In a blender, combine pineapple juice and strawberries, cover and process until blended. Add to gelatin mixture. Sin in concentrates and cold water. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 45 minutes before serving. For each serving, combine 1/2 cup slush mixture with 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda. Stir well.

Embroidery Hoop Turkey Tutorial

This turkey is just adorable.  Head on over to Gwenny Penny for the tutorial!

A Thanksgiving Moment

Ever felt like this?

20 Ideas: Thanksgiving Kids Table

Every year I have a kids table at Thanksgiving Dinner with activities to keep the little ones busy while they wait for dinner. Here are some fun ideas:

1. Thankful Turkey from Artists Helping Children
2. Shindig Thanksgiving Printables from Shindig Parties to Go
3. Celebrate Thanksgiving from Anna and Blue Paperie
4. I am Thankful Chain from Silverbox Creative Studio
5. Activity Placemat from Family Fun
6. Thanksgiving Mad Lib from Family Fun
7. Mayflower Treat Holders from Sheek Shindigs
8. Chalkboard Placemats from La T Da
9. Fabric Napkins and Rings from The Celebration Shoppe
10. Thanksgiving Table Setting Printables from Lily’s Laundry
11. Kids Place Settings from One Charming Party
12. Turkey Chair Covers from Wild Olive
13. Kids Table Setting with Printables and Tutorials from Frog Prince Paperie
14. Decorating the Kids Table at Fiskars
15. Squirrel and Acorn Decorated Table at No Fuss Fabulous
16. Corn on the Cob on a Stick from One Charming Party
17. Placecards, Napkin Rings, Stickers and More from Parenting.com
18. Kids Thanksgiving Table from Skip to My Lou
19. Gobbling Turkey Apples from Make and Take
20. Candy Cups from Make and Take

Thanksgiving Dinner Printables

Paper and Glitter is offering this amazing download for free! It includes 20 pages of darling  crafts, invitations, envelopes, activities, menu, napkin rings, and much more! Best of all the .pdf file is editable so you can personalize it for your own needs!

Rustic Twine Pumpkin

I love the looks of this pumpkin! It will fit perfectly with my fall decor! And you won’t believe how incredibly easy it is! This tutorial can be found at Honey and Maple Syrup. Enjoy!

 

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