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Stress Free Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

Shari Hiller — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 19:23:13 +0000

If you are looking for stress free Thanksgiving decorating ideas, these simple suggestions on keeping it natural will add pizzazz to your holiday décor without driving you crazy! Make it Natural! If you have a backyard full of pine cones, colored leaves, branches, bittersweet and the like, a Natural theme might be just what the...

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Ideas to Pump Up Your Thanksgiving Decor

Shari Hiller — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:54:40 +0000

Running out of time for making extravagant holiday decorations? Well, here are a few ideas to help keep you sane this Thanksgiving while still reaping the compliments you work so hard for! Make it Natural! Indian corn, gourd pumpkins, and squashes can provide a touch of fall to any table. They can be placed in...

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10 Steps to an Easier Holiday Dinner

Shari Hiller — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:48:51 +0000

We believe everyone should enjoy the holidays, even the hostess, and these 10 steps will help that dream come true! Do you remember in school when your name was called you would call out, “present”? In other words, you were there, you were attending the class; you were available to participate in the activities of...

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How to Make a Thanksgiving Journal of Gratitude

Shari Hiller — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:56:44 +0000

You’ll be entertained and amazed at what kid’s will write in a Thanksgiving Journal of Gratitude – give it a try and see for yourself! What do you think of when you think of Thanksgiving? For most of us, Thanksgiving is a time for family. In millions of American homes, Thanksgiving is celebrated in much the...

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This is My Family’s Perfect Thanksgiving

Shari Hiller — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:43:53 +0000

“Perfect” has different meanings to different people and in some cases perfect takes a lot of work. I learned from my grandmother that it doesn’t. So often Matt and I get asked this scary question, “How do you create the PERFECT holiday?” Well, since hosting the annual Thanksgiving meal came to me by default, I’ll...

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Kids Will Love This Holiday Turkey Pillow

Shari Hiller — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:30:36 +0000

Whip this cute turkey pillow up for your own decor, but the kid’s will want it for their own, guaranteed! Have you ever noticed that of all the holidays Thanksgiving is the one most often overlooked in terms of home décor? The most likely cause of this situation is Thanksgiving’s unfortunate placement on the calendar. ...

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Create Easy Mini Cornucopia Place Cards

Shari Hiller — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:50:56 +0000

Place cards are a great idea for special dinners with lots of people because it saves the confusion of who site where – one less thing to think about! Although I only have about 6 people for dinner on Thanksgiving, this year I’m up to 8! My husband’s parents are going to be able to...

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Pretty Table Settings for the Thanksgiving Table

Shari Hiller — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:07:42 +0000

You don’t need to go out and buy beautiful dinnerware for Thanksgiving, improvise with what you have! One of my favorite things to decorate is my dining table. There are so many possibilities when you combine placemats, chargers, different dinnerware, napkins, napkin rings and let’s not even get started on the centerpieces and candles!!! I think...

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Turkey Roll Ups are Perfect for Leftovers

Shari Hiller — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:25:26 +0000

These little turkey roll ups will ensure the leftovers don’t stay in the refigerator too long,, in fact you might make them throughout the year once you see how tasty they really are! In my house there is always leftover turkey on Thanksgiving. Not for the reason you are thinking….I make a delicious turkey. Mainly...

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