THANKSGIVING: celebrating the harvest and other blessings over the past year
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,...
Table Decor
the big centerpiece for the dinner table, place fall votive candles around with greenery and fall leaves
recommend to place around the home with fall decorations or place around the Thanksgiving table centerpiece
fall tablecloth for a fall gathering or Thanksgiving dinner
pumpkin-shaped serving board gives cheeses, charcuterie, appetizers and small bites a beautiful presentation
Thanksgiving serving platter
fabric placemats with a scallop edge of gold trim will be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table
Thanksgiving tablescape
warm fall colors add the look to this Thanksgiving tablescape
wood charger plates and gold flatware for this Thanksgiving tablescapes
earth tones make a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape
sage, beige and thankful plates for this Thanksgiving tablescape
thankful cutout can be placed on the napkin, plate or table
FALL decor
darling pumpkin napkin rings for holiday table setting
I will be placing my homemade pumpkin pie at the Thanksgiving dinner table in this festive display
I wish I had my moms turkey gravy recipe as it was the best
Home Decor
with a tealight candle inside, this glowing lantern would set well on the fireplace mantle with other fall foliage decorations
wax warmers are perfect to scent your home with the smell of cinnamon apple pie, pumpkin, or other fall scents
Thanksgiving fall home decor for the living room, kitchen or dinning room areas
a welcoming Thanksgiving decorative shelf sitter for any room in the house
this set makes a wonderful hostess gift during the Thanksgiving/Harvest season
this set makes a wonderful hostess gift during the Thanksgiving/Harvest season
welcome guests into your home with a beautiful fall arrangement of flowers
salt / pepper shakers but I would use them as table decor with fall flowers, pumpkins
elevate your fall décor with the warm glow of these lovely acorn lanterns
this decorative stand is a brilliant and festive way to illuminate fall gatherings
I love cranberry or pumpkin spice candles for Thanksgiving season
a new scent I may try for the holiday season
cute fall decor for the living room, den or dining room
autumn decor for Oct, Nov and most of Dec
Recipes for Turkey Dinner
if you're tired of the same Thanksgiving sides each year, try this simple mix of autumn veggies as a side dish
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
herbed turkey and gravy for the main course
I prefer to bake dressing/stuffing on the outside instead of in the bird
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
fresh cranberries aren’t always the easiest to find, so don’t worry—you can use frozen in this recipe
try a quinoa salad this Thanksgiving
a potato dish to try rather than the usual mashed potatoes that generally are served with Thanksgiving dinner
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
my family are sweet potato eaters, this is sure to be a hit as a side for Thanksgiving dinner
colorful, delicious starter salad for the Thanksgiving meal
a warm, spicy twist on this Thanksgiving cranberry drink will make you want a second cup
here's a quick and easy fruit punch the whole family can enjoy with their Thanksgiving meal
Thanksgiving punch for the appetizer table at your big feast
Dinner Wear
after the big meal and you want to relax while you make room for dessert, this sweatshirt will pair with jeans, shorts, joggers
dressy jumpsuit for entertaining at home, joining family at their home, or going to Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant
a choker or necklace would fit with the neckline, a belt with a big silver closure
Thanksgiving dress to impress, maybe it's your first Thanksgiving with the in-laws or first time meeting family
Dinnerware
recommend ceramic pumpkin washable plates for dinner guests if you don't want to use disposable plates
recommend for large gatherings that want to use disposable dinner plates and napkins
great charger plate to elevate your Thanksgiving table presentation and could easily be re-used for other holidays or events
serve your Thanksgiving guests appetizers on this fall platter
serve the big turkey on a Thanksgiving turkey platter and give thanks for the blessings of the food you are able to share
ideal for every day casual settings as well as formal gatherings
fall dinnerware set for family and friends to enjoy the season
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...
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
big enough for Thanksgiving servings
serve the Thanksgiving rolls in this dish
perfect for the Thanksgiving dinner table with all of the other pumpkin decor and dinnerware
best turkey platter but could use it for other occasions also
this versatile dish can bake up classic apple and pumpkin pies, quiches, potpies and a variety of other homemade favorites
oh too cute to pass up, this autumn salt and pepper shaker for the Thanksgiving feast, and fall months
big enough for the carved turkey to serve guests
Fun Family Activities
go around the table allowing everyone to share thankfulness and gratitude for the day, include little members of the family
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
fun for kids - make easy no bake turkey cookies
guests arriving and the meal isn't quite ready? keep the children and adults entertained while last minute set up gets complete
set up a Thanksgiving photo station for family and friends to share fun pictures
Thanksgiving photo props for sharing reels on social media, pictures and videos
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
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...
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.
keep kids engaged and having fun this Thanksgiving! hours of entertainment as they custom color or paint this banner
keep kids entertained after eating Thanksgiving dinner by putting on this Rated G Garfield movie
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...
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...