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DIY Modern Thanksgiving Centerpieces From Natural Materials
November 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (0)
Here's a gorgeous spin on the natural Thanksgiving centerpiece from Kayte Terry at CraftStylish. Swoon! Those fabric leaves and those wool-stuffed acorns. OMG, love.
FILED UNDER: crafts, dining room, holiday entertaining, thanksgiving
My Favorite Stuffing Recipe: Cornbread Stuffing
November 20, 2009 at 7:01 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (0)
Remember a few weeks back when I was freaking out about making Thanksgiving dinner for my whole family and, more specifically, the stuffing?
Well, since then I've been trying recipes, and I think I found my favorite: Cranberry-Cornbread Stuffing (using the Skillet Cornbread I made earlier this week). It's a Martha Stewart recipe, but I've added a special, secret ingredient.
FILED UNDER: entertaining, family meals, food, holiday entertaining, holidays, recipes, thanksgiving, traditions, vegetarian
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Free Shipping Day, or Buy Nothing Day?
November 20, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (7)
Photo by SusanBerkley
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the speedy month of December are right around the corner.
It's true. In less than a week, you're going to be lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner, and some grandma or uncle or cousin is going to say, "Soooo, what's on the kids' wish list this year?"
Ugh, is it really time to think about the holidays, let alone start shopping?
Why, yes, yes it is...
FILED UNDER: budget finds, going green, holiday entertaining, holidays
Sandra Lee: Dishes to Make Before the Big Day
November 19, 2009 at 12:44 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (2)
Today I interviewed the Food Network's Sandra Lee about last-minute Thanksgiving tips (more on that later). I asked her which dishes are best to make BEFORE T-Day. Here's what she suggested...
FILED UNDER: chefs & cookbooks, entertaining, food, holiday entertaining, holidays, suggestions, thanksgiving, traditions
Thanksgiving Craft: Free Printable Fortune Cookies
November 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (0)
Photo from kind over matter
Today we give thanks to Amanda of kind over matter for these adorable (printable and FREE) Thanksgiving fortune cookies.
FILED UNDER: crafts, dining room, holiday entertaining, thanksgiving
Cute Thanksgiving Cookies Made From Keebler Fudge Stripes!
November 19, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (4)
How adorable are these Turkey Cookies from Serious Eats? The little guy in the middle looks terrified of being gooble-goobled up!
Do you have an easy, no-bake dessert idea for Thanksgiving?
FILED UNDER: desserts, entertaining, food, holiday entertaining, kid-friendly, party food, recipes, thanksgiving
The Holidays & Autism: Special Needs Living
November 19, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (4)
This week, CafeMom aurorabunny shares several strategies she has learned and uses to prepare herself and her son with autism for all the changes that come with celebrating the holidays.
Each week in Special Needs Living, aurorabunny, mom to 3-year old Brody, who has autism, shares her ongoing triumphs and struggles parenting a child with special needs.
FILED UNDER: autism, developmental delays, holiday entertaining
3 Simple Thanksgiving Crafts for Toddlers
November 18, 2009 at 12:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (8)
Photo from My Paper Crane
I've been keeping my eye out for simple Thanksgiving crafts to do with toddlers, and I found a few that make me happy.
Loving this family hands turkey card from My Paper Crane. This puts a little spin on the traditional kid handprint turkey we see year after year. And if you have a larger family, stretched out this could make an adorable mantle decoration. :)
FILED UNDER: activities, holiday entertaining
Thanksgiving Hostess Gift: Leaf Print Tea Towel
November 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (0)
Photo from Crate & Barrel
Need a nice Thanksgiving hostess gift? A pretty tea towel can make a great gift for your turkey day host or hostess.
FILED UNDER: budget finds, holiday entertaining, kitchen, thanksgiving
Olive Fingers: A Toddler Thanksgiving Tradition
November 18, 2009 at 7:30 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (11)
Photo by BusyBee908
Eating olives off your fingertips, this is one activity that should be declared a Thanksgiving holiday tradition for toddlers everywhere. Right?
FILED UNDER: food, holiday entertaining
