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THANKSGIVING: celebrating the harvest and other blessings over the past year

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A time of the year we gather our family and friends to enjoy, celebrate, and give thanks for everything we have been given over the past year. Happy to share my recommendations from the table decorations, the home decor, favorite recipes, dinnerware,...
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Table Decor

 
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the big centerpiece for the dinner table, place fall votive candles around with greenery and fall leaves
Providence White Ceramic Turkey, 9"
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recommend to place around the home with fall decorations or place around the Thanksgiving table centerpiece
Fall Thanksgiving Decor
 
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fall tablecloth for a fall gathering or Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving and Fall Season Fabric Tablecloth
 
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pumpkin-shaped serving board gives cheeses, charcuterie, appetizers and small bites a beautiful presentation
Natural Acacia Wood Pumpkin Serving Board - World Market
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Thanksgiving serving platter
Orange And White Pumpkin Thankful Serving Platter - World Market
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fabric placemats with a scallop edge of gold trim will be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table
Placemats
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Thanksgiving tablescape
Tablescape
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warm fall colors add the look to this Thanksgiving tablescape
Thanksgiving Tablescape
 
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wood charger plates and gold flatware for this Thanksgiving tablescapes
Modern Farmhouse Thanksgiving Tablescape - SBK Living
 
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earth tones make a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape
TABLESCAPES Archives - JMS ENTERTAINING
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sage, beige and thankful plates for this Thanksgiving tablescape
Tablescape
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thankful cutout can be placed on the napkin, plate or table
Thanksgiving Thankful
 
Sangre Home Decor
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darling pumpkin napkin rings for holiday table setting
Pumpkin Napkin Ring | Williams Sonoma

Home Decor

 
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with a tealight candle inside, this glowing lantern would set well on the fireplace mantle with other fall foliage decorations
Providence LED Metal Leaf Lantern, 18"
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wax warmers are perfect to scent your home with the smell of cinnamon apple pie, pumpkin, or other fall scents
Fall Leaves Vintage Bulb Wax Warmer
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Thanksgiving fall home decor for the living room, kitchen or dinning room areas
Small Amber Blown Glass Pumpkin Décor - World Market
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a welcoming Thanksgiving decorative shelf sitter for any room in the house
Happy Thanksgiving
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this set makes a wonderful hostess gift during the Thanksgiving/Harvest season
Gobble Turkey Potholder & Towel Set
 
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this set makes a wonderful hostess gift during the Thanksgiving/Harvest season
Thankful Autumn Apron Potholder & Towel Set
 
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welcome guests into your home with a beautiful fall arrangement of flowers
Magnolia & Pines
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salt / pepper shakers but I would use them as table decor with fall flowers, pumpkins
Rustic Turkey Shaped Stoneware Salt & Pepper Shakers | Pottery Barn
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elevate your fall décor with the warm glow of these lovely acorn lanterns
Acorn LED Lights - Set of 3
 
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this decorative stand is a brilliant and festive way to illuminate fall gatherings
Bronze Pumpkin Standing Tabletop Candle Holder - World Market
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Recipes for Turkey Dinner

 
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if you're tired of the same Thanksgiving sides each year, try this simple mix of autumn veggies as a side dish
Easy Root Vegetable Gratin
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recommend a new apple pie recipe to try -brown butter pairs with a mix of baking apples in this double-crust dish to evoke a nostalgic, caramel apple-like flavor
Brown Butter Apple Pie
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herbed turkey and gravy for the main course
Simple Herbed Turkey with Easiest Ever Gravy
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I prefer to bake dressing/stuffing on the outside instead of in the bird
Stuffing-Dressing Recipe
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for this recipe in place of marshmallows is a buttery pecan topping that's still sweet (thanks to the brown sugar)- some people prefer yams which are a starchy root vegetable that are not as sweet
Sweet Potato Casserole
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fresh cranberries aren’t always the easiest to find, so don’t worry—you can use frozen in this recipe
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
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try a quinoa salad this Thanksgiving
Quinoa, Roasted Eggplant and Apple Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
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a potato dish to try rather than the usual mashed potatoes that generally are served with Thanksgiving dinner
Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Recipe
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incorporate cranberries into your Thanksgiving menu in a new way with this earthy, satisfying rice pilaf that features dried cranberries, a variety of mushrooms, parsley, and tarragon
Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf With Cranberries Recipe
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my family are sweet potato eaters, this is sure to be a hit as a side for Thanksgiving dinner
Molasses and Chile Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
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colorful, delicious starter salad for the Thanksgiving meal
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
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a warm, spicy twist on this Thanksgiving cranberry drink will make you want a second cup
Cranberry Wassail
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here's a quick and easy fruit punch the whole family can enjoy with their Thanksgiving meal
Apple Orchard Punch
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Thanksgiving punch for the appetizer table at your big feast
Sparkling Pumpkin Punch Recipe

Dinner Wear

 
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after the big meal and you want to relax while you make room for dessert, this sweatshirt will pair with jeans, shorts, joggers
Casual Sweatshirt
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dressy jumpsuit for entertaining at home, joining family at their home, or going to Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant
Maggy London Illusion Jumpsuit
 
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a choker or necklace would fit with the neckline, a belt with a big silver closure
Off the Shoulder Jumpsuit
 
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Thanksgiving dress to impress, maybe it's your first Thanksgiving with the in-laws or first time meeting family
Chiffon-Bell-Sleeve Sheath Dress

Dinnerware

 
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recommend ceramic pumpkin washable plates for dinner guests if you don't want to use disposable plates
Thanksgiving Plates for Dinner
 
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recommend for large gatherings that want to use disposable dinner plates and napkins
Thanksgiving Paper Plates and Napkins
 
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perfect for serving coffee, tea or hot cocoa with the pumpkin pie, apple pie or other Thanksgiving desserts
30 oz. Grateful, Thankful, Blessed Mug
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great charger plate to elevate your Thanksgiving table presentation and could easily be re-used for other holidays or events
Sunflower Silver Charger Plates, 13”
 
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serve your Thanksgiving guests appetizers on this fall platter
Thanksgiving Platter
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serve the big turkey on a Thanksgiving turkey platter and give thanks for the blessings of the food you are able to share
1970s Vintage Thanksgiving Ceramic Turkey Platter
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ideal for every day casual settings as well as formal gatherings
Dinnerware Set
 
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fall dinnerware set for family and friends to enjoy the season
Autumn Harvest Dinnerware Set
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as the family grows bigger every year I need to start preparing for the next big dinner with this versatile pan ideal for open roasting, and also doubles as a Dutch oven by adding the lid (which can also be used separately as a sauté pan, casserole o...
Viking 3-in-1 18.5" Oval Roaster
 
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I can use this for fall, holiday dinners but also can make a lovely chicken pot pie dish for my family anytime of the year
Le Creuset Persimmon 4-Qt. Pumpkin Cocotte + Reviews

Fun Family Activities

 
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go around the table allowing everyone to share thankfulness and gratitude for the day, include little members of the family
Thanksgiving Decal
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this would be planned ahead for Thanksgiving day if several families were coming together, have a pie baking/decorating contest with an empty pumpkin dish for the votes to be placed in
Thanksgiving Pies
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fun for kids - make easy no bake turkey cookies
Easy Oreo Turkey Cookies
 
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guests arriving and the meal isn't quite ready? keep the children and adults entertained while last minute set up gets complete
Bingo Game - Set of 18
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set up a Thanksgiving photo station for family and friends to share fun pictures
Photo Booth Props Kit - 10 Count
 
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Thanksgiving photo props for sharing reels on social media, pictures and videos
Thanksgiving Photo Prop Kit
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if you are looking for a restaurant to do the cooking for you, check the Applebee's near you for store hours on Thanksgiving day
Open on Thanksgiving
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Cracker Barrell has a few options to choose from for Thanksgiving feast, you can have a full meal catered to bring home and serve, or you could pick up a few key items like one of their delicious pies, or your family can also dine-in and enjoy a deli...
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving
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Craving your turkey dinner with an Italian twist? check with the Maggiano's near you this Thanksgiving, restaurant offers three Thanksgiving Day options, including catering, carryout, and dine-in.
Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving
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keep kids engaged and having fun this Thanksgiving! hours of entertainment as they custom color or paint this banner
Thanksgiving Coloring Poster or Table Cover
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keep kids entertained after eating Thanksgiving dinner by putting on this Rated G Garfield movie
Garfield: Holiday Celebrations [DVD]
 
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fun Thanksgiving entertainment: What's Missing? On a tray, place 20 Thanksgiving-related items such as candy corn, miniature boats, pilgrims and turkeys, pumpkins. Have participants look at the tray carefully for 2 minutes then take the tray away and...
Decorative Tray
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fun Thanksgiving entertainment: As guests arrive, have them each write down on a piece of paper what they are thankful for, then have them fold up the note and place in a basket. After everyone's arrival, have one person read the notes out loud as ot...
Felecia 3 Piece Water Hyacinth Basket Set
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