This Roasted Turkey with Brine is a flavorful holiday centerpiece your family will love! Roasting a turkey is a holiday tradition, but adding a simple brine takes it to a whole new level of tenderness and flavor. This juicy roasted turkey is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive winter feast, and uses cozy aromatics […]

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This Orange Cranberry Pecan Cheese Log is a festive holiday appetizer packed with creamy, bright, sweet-savory flavor! If you’re looking for an easy but impressive appetizer for winter entertaining, this creamy cheese log is always a hit. It’s filled with citrusy orange zest, studded with cranberries, and finished with a crunchy pecan coating that brings […]

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This Pumpkin Frosting Board with Cookie Dippers is a fun, creative dessert idea perfect for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or Thanksgiving celebrations! This sweet dessert board turns classic buttercream frosting into the star of the show—shaped like a festive pumpkin and surrounded by an irresistible assortment of cookies for dipping! It’s an easy, make-ahead treat […]

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Download our Free Printable Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for a fun, family-friendly activity! This Thanksgiving scavenger hunt is a great way to add adventure to your holiday gathering. Whether for kids, teens, or adults, this game brings everyone together for laughter and quality time. Keep reading to see how to use it to make Thanksgiving Day […]

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Pumpkin Pie Mousse Parfaits are the epitome of autumn indulgence! They’re perfect for capturing the essence of the fall season with each delicious spoonful. Pumpkin Pie Mousse Parfaits With layers of heavenly pumpkin mousse and crumbled ginger snap cookies, this no-bake dessert is just what you need to savor the pumpkin pie spice and real […]

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For a quick, easy, and tasty appetizer to serve during the holidays, this Pistachio and Raisin Goat Cheese Log is one to add to your list. The 10-minute recipe uses just 4 ingredients, and is sure to be a hit! Pistachio and Raisin Goat Cheese Log The full ingredients list and instructions are found in […]

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Turkey meals during the Holiday season don’t just need to consist of a large roasted bird. This Turkey Stuffed Mushrooms Appetizer shows just how versatile turkey can be. Created in just 30 minutes, the main ingredients you will need other than the obvious mushrooms and turkey, are poblano peppers and goat cheese. This post is […]

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This versatile Brie and Pear Puff Pastry Tart works equally well as a party appetizer or dessert! Created by combining sweet and savory ingredients, it deserves a place on your festive table this holiday season!  This post is part of Create the Holidays (formerly Create Christmas) – a series of festive recipes, crafts, printables, and more […]

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The Holidays are about indulgence and these Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates are the perfect luxurious festive party appetizer. Using Medjool dates, goat cheese, bacon, honey, and almonds, the bacon-wrapped dates are ready for the party table in just 30 minutes. This post is part of Create the Holidays (formerly Create Christmas) – a series of festive […]

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This Christmas Brie Crostini Appetizer just oozes festive cheer! Ready in just 30 minutes and made using a baguette, brie, and homemade orange-cranberry relish, these little bites of Christmas are sure to be a winner. They will liven up any party table and will spread the Holiday spirit amongst your guests! Christmas Brie Crostini Appetizer […]

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These Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Cups are the ideal party appetizer at festive gatherings and make great hors d’oeuvres for dinner or brunch. Created in just 20 minutes using cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, and crunchy crackers to serve, your guests are sure to love them! This post is part of Create the Holidays (formerly […]

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Sudoku is a logic-based, number-placement game, which can be a bit tricky for kids – however, picture sudoku, like this set of fun Thanksgiving Sudoku Puzzles is a great way to introduce children (and beginners!) to understand the concept of this type of puzzle. Download the free printable and learn how to solve sudoku! Here […]

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This free printable Thanksgiving Memory Card Game is a fun game for the whole family! Just print out the Thanksgiving-themed cards and test your memory in the classic Concentration game (you may have called it Matching Pairs, or Match Up!). Here are 15+ Thanksgiving Free Printables and Crafts For All The Family for you to enjoy! Right-click […]

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Topped with a warm cherry pecan sauce, this savory Cream Cheese Spread is going to take boring, plain crackers from blah to wow during the holidays! Ready in just 30 minutes, it is ideal for serving at Thanksgiving or Christmas. This post is part of Create the Holidays (formerly Create Christmas) – a series of festive […]

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This free printable Thanksgiving Shadow Matching Activity is a fun problem-solving task for the kiddos! The shadow match activities in this printable can be done at the dinner table and are a great way to have a little quiet time. To play, they have to look at the different Thanksgiving pictures and match them up with […]

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These Free Printable Thanksgiving Bingo Cards can be printed at home so that you can play a fun game of bingo with your family! Everything you need to play is included in the pack for up to 12 players. You could even play it over Zoom or House Party with family and friends, not in your household! […]

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If you’re looking for a way to keep the family occupied this Thanksgiving, then download this set of free printable Thanksgiving Word Scramble Worksheets! This fun, but also educational activity is suitable for all ages, young or old, and they’re full of Thanksgiving-related words to unscramble! Thanksgiving Word Scramble Worksheets The name of the puzzle […]

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These Thanksgiving Line Tracing Activity Sheets are a fun and seasonal way for kids to work on their fine motor skills as they learn how to write. All you need is a pencil and the free printable worksheet to trace the lines from one picture to the other! There are 15+ Thanksgiving Free Printables and […]

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I know this time of year can be hectic and stressful, but we’re here to help take some of the pressure off. We’ve got 15+ Thanksgiving Free Printables and Crafts for you to make and do with the whole family! There are fun turkey crafts, Thanksgiving puzzles, Pilgrim and Native American Craftivities, […]

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To get everyone talking about what they are grateful for this Thanksgiving, why not make this Thankful Bucket Turkey Craft with the kiddos? Just a few simple craft supplies and a spare hour is all it takes! Thankful Bucket Turkey Craft The full list of materials, tools, and instructions is found in the printable tutorial […]

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Grab the crayons and print off these awesome Thanksgiving Coloring Pages to color in! With 6 different designs, these free printable colouring sheets are fun for all ages. Featuring turkeys, pumpkins, pilgrims, and pies, these free Thanksgiving coloring sheets can be printed at home as many times as you like! Thanksgiving Coloring Pages Coloring pages […]

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This delicious and wonderfully rustic Almond Buttercrunch Candy is a fabulous and thoughtful homemade gift idea or family treat. This yummy sweet treat includes some indulgent ingredients including almonds, chocolate chips, and vanilla. This post is part of Create the Holidays (formerly Create Christmas) – a series of festive recipes, crafts, printables, and more on The […]

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This has to be the easiest Mini Pumpkin Pies Recipe ever! Using just 5 ingredients, the foolproof pies are ready in about an hour and taste as good as they look. They are perfectly sized individual pies, and you will be able to wow your guests at Fall or Halloween gatherings with minimal effort! I’ve […]

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This tasty Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe which has a spicy kick is a great way to use up your holiday leftovers. White beans and an assortment of fresh vegetables go into the soup for a hearty and delicious dish. This post is part of Create the Holidays (formerly Create Christmas) – a series of festive recipes, […]

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Get the kids excited about writing with this Thanksgiving Pilgrim Girl Craftivity! Children can practice their cutting and pasting skills by building the paper character first, and then write about what they are thankful for. Once completed, this Thanksgiving craft would look awesome displayed on the wall or bulletin board. Pilgrim Girl Craftivity This Pilgrim Girl […]

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