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25 Scrumptious Thanksgiving Pies (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

Let’s face it, pie rocks. I think getting to eat pie is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving! Every Thanksgiving, my mom makes like 15 different kinds of pies (I know, how does she have time for that??) and they’re all delicious and look perfect (I want to be her when I grow up!). I, myself, am a huge fan of plain old pumpkin pie (with whipped cream on top of course), but there are so many possibilities with pie! Here are 25 great pie recipes that you can whip-up for Thanksgiving, for a weekend treat, or for your top-secret dessert stash I know that you have!

Gift Ideas for 13 Year Old Boys

Gift Ideas for 13 Year Old Boys

ByMariel

Aghhh!!! I’m officially the mom of a teenager! I can’t believe it… crazy. Thanks to all you Facebook gals for comforting me on that special day. I got LOTS of great advice. 🙂 Doesn’t it seem like the older kids get, the harder it is to think of gift ideas for them?? Man, this year was hard! But, luckily he keeps his trusty Amazon wish list all year long, with a running list of things he loves. That helped. Plus, he always thinks it’s fun to help YOU out, or maybe it’s the fact that I’m begging him for ideas and he has the upper hand on his mom… teenagers. I’m excited!

Alright, friends… so, here are your Gift Ideas for 13 Year Old Boys, STRAIGHT from a 13 year old boy. And remember, I have 6 kids… so, if you’re in need of ideas for other ages, I probably got ya covered.

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Disneyland During the Holidays (she: Kim)

ByKimberly w/Get Away Today

Hey Everyone, it’s Kimberly from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. It feels like just yesterday I was giving tips on how to keep cool at Disneyland this summer and today the Disneyland Resort is kicking off their official holiday season! Crazy! If you have been wondering about a trip to Disneyland during the holidays, there are a few things to know.
First of all, the official Holidays at the Disneyland Resort begin TODAY and continue through January 6, 2015. More on what to expect at Disneyland during the holidays to come below… with pictures of course.

Secondly, there are a couple of ways to do it. You can travel before the holidays to kick off the season with your family, or can travel over the actual holidays and forget about all of the normal holiday prep, cooking, etc. No matter when you plan on traveling during the holidays, consider making it your family’s main Christmas present. We have lots of fun ideas on how to give the gift of a vacation on GetAwayToday.com.

Thanksgiving Kids’ Table Idea – Scavenger Hunt (she: Carmella)
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Thanksgiving Kids’ Table Idea – Scavenger Hunt (she: Carmella)

ByCarmella

Hey there! It’s Creative Carmella here to share some fun ideas to make the kids’ table at Thanksgiving fun! Send the troops out into the yard on a scavenger hunt, and they will find everything you need to decorate! This Thanksgiving kids’ table idea is nice because it gets the kids involved, but out of the house. So you can focus on getting all the yummy treats ready for your meal without worrying what they littlest guests are up to.

25 Days of Christ ~ A New Family Tradition
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25 Days of Christ ~ A New Family Tradition

ByRebecca

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS: MICHELLE PETERSON AND BECKY PETERS! I love family traditions, and I love things that draw me closer to Christ during the holidays. So I was so excited to learn about a wonderful family-run business that provides both with their beautiful 25 Days of Christ Ornament Kit!…

Kids’ Thanksgiving Table Decor – Lots of Printables (she: Brooke)
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Kids’ Thanksgiving Table Decor – Lots of Printables (she: Brooke)

ByBrooke

Happy gratitude month everyone! It’s Brooke from Blissful Roots. It has been an eventful few weeks here at our house. We welcomed baby boy number four at the end of October, and brought him home to a houseful of the stomach flu. Luckily, it passed him by, but hit everyone else. We’re very grateful to have that long week behind us!
I’ll have more on our newest addition at the end of the post, but for now I have some fun ideas for your kids’ table decor for Thanksgiving. I’ve always been drawn to beautiful table scapes! I love how elegant you can make a Thanksgiving table, but the teacher in me also loves any excuse to decorate for the kids! Here are just a few of my latest favorite ideas for setting up the perfect Thanksgiving table for the little ones:

Family Game – “Shoveling Snow” (she: Heather)
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Family Game – “Shoveling Snow” (she: Heather)

ByHeather

Happy Monday OSSS readers! Heather here with a fun “snow” game for you and your family. For about the first two years of posting on my blog, FamilyVolley.com, I always posted a family game on Fridays. Hence the name of my book, Family Fun Fridays, named after the games that I posted weekly. Hands down, one of the games that has gotten the most attention is “Shoveling Snow.” You have all the resources you need, right in your house, and it will provide laughter and bonding to help your family come closer together and make memories too!

turkey onesie tutorial
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Turkey Onesie Tutorial (she: Holly)

ByHolly - Bits of Everything

Hi! I’m Holly from Bits of Everything. I’m so excited to share a Thanksgiving project with you today! I know you are already worrying about the food, but do you have something cute for your little ones to wear? This turkey onesie is quick, easy, and fun! Let’s get going.
(You could also make this for any babies you know who make their arrival in the month of November; it doesn’t just have to be for the big Turkey-day!).

PicktureThat! Photo Bracelet Giveaway ~ A Unique Gift Idea!!
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PicktureThat! Photo Bracelet Giveaway ~ A Unique Gift Idea!!

ByRebecca

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO THE WINNER: JULIE OTT! How is it possible that Christmas is only seven weeks from today?!? Fortunately, I’m an early shopper and like to pick up gifts throughout the year as I see them. However, I always get close to Christmas and realize I don’t have enough ideas…

thanksgiving wreath centerpiece
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Thanksgiving Wreath Centerpiece (she: Darleen)

ByDarleen

The classic Thanksgiving table uses colors of orange, red, yellow and browns for centerpiece decorations. Take a new approach to your Thanksgiving table and pair modern colors with traditional table settings.

This is Darleen from Darling Darleen , and I really feel that your table setting should work for you, for your style and even for your room color scheme. I have a lot of blues and grays in my dining room, so I am naturally drawn to those colors. One way to bring your color scheme in is by creating wreath centerpieces with flowers, berries and leaves. You may have seen Thanksgiving wreath centerpiece idea on wedding tables, but why not do it for your Thanksgiving table?
These wreaths are simple to create and perfect to adorn with colors you prefer through botanical decorations. Tuck Spanish moss into a grapevine wreath. Add dried flowers, berries, leaves, twigs, thistles to your liking. Come on over and see what I did today!

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10 Tricks for Teaching Dental Health to Kids (she: Jamie)

ByJamie S.

Hi it’s Jamie again, visiting from Prepared Housewives! I know I’ve recently talked about ideas to make going to the dentist easier, but today I’m going to give you some inside tricks on teaching your kids proper dental health. Hopefully after reading this you won’t have to visit the dentist as often, or help finance any more of their cars 😉

First off, children learn their healthy (or unhealthy) dental habits from you, so don’t be embarrassed to practice a few of these tricks & tips yourself!There are a lot of fun and creative things you can do to help teach your kids about dental health! You can download a fun brushing app, learn to make your own toothpaste, or even conduct a teeth experiment!

Be sure to remember that your children look to you and follow your example, so set a good one (no pressure or anything ;)).