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Free Thanksgiving Printable: Practice Gratitude

Free Thanksgiving Printable: Practice Gratitude

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

Use this simple FREE Thanksgiving printable to help you and your family practice gratitude no matter the circumstances! Does anyone else need to make an about face with their attitude/perspective this year? 2020 has certainly contained challenges beyond what we could have imagined January 1st. For me, I was diagnosed with the flu that day and it’s been downhill ever… Read More

Filed Under: Printables, Seasonal Projects, Thanksgiving

No Sew Table Runner and Buffalo Plaid Chargers

No Sew Table Runner and Buffalo Plaid Chargers

By Marty Walden · 15 Comments

Need a quick and easy way to change up your decor? Try this no sew table runner and buffalo plaid chargers without any sewing! “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” ~unknown I don’t know about you but 2020 has made me weary. I’m tired of the constant conflict on social media and the way this… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Fall, home decor, No Sew Projects, Seasonal Projects, Thanksgiving

Easy Pumpkin Muffins (with a cake mix)

Easy Pumpkin Muffins (with a cake mix)

By Marty Walden · 37 Comments

A must have recipe, these easy pumpkin muffins are made from a cake mix, canned pumpkin and spices. Perfect for school, parties and celebrating fall! There’s just something about fall that makes me want to bake! Maybe it’s the cooler weather with a nip in the air. Maybe it’s the joy I get from wearing sweaters and jeans after a… Read More

Filed Under: bread, breads, Easy Recipes, Fall, Seasonal Projects, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bread, food, muffins, pumpkin

Cranberry Pumpkin Quick Bread

Cranberry Pumpkin Quick Bread

By Marty Walden · 21 Comments

This easy recipe for Cranberry Pumpkin Quick Bread will soon become a family favorite. Topped with a simple glaze the bread is perfect all year round!   Does it feel like time is flying by at the speed of light? It sure does to me! I remember as a kid thinking Thanksgiving would never come. And then the anticipation for… Read More

Filed Under: bread, breads, Easy Recipes, Seasonal Projects, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bread, fall, food, pumpkin, quick bread

DIY Painted Pumpkin Craft

DIY Painted Pumpkin Craft

By Marty Walden · 15 Comments

Disclosure: The post DIY Painted Pumpkin Craft was sponsored by Behr but I’ve always used and loved Behr Paint! This painted pumpkin craft is perfect for anyone who wants to impress friends and family! All you need is pumpkins and a few decorative accents.   Anybody feeling a bit of pressure about now? It’s the last few days of fall before the… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, Fall, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, Thanksgiving

5 Tips for a Low Stress Thanksgiving Dinner

5 Tips for a Low Stress Thanksgiving Dinner

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

Want to know how to survive the Thanksgiving overwhelm and still enjoy family and friends? These 5 tips for a low stress Thanksgiving dinner are a must! Even before I became a DIY lifestyle blogger I always loved to set a pretty table when company came over for dinner. We were always the first ones to invite the new preacher… Read More

Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Entertaining, tablescapes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Family, food, holiday, Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

By Marty Walden · 25 Comments

This pumpkin bread recipe with cream cheese frosting is so easy because it’s made with a box mix and canned pumpkin. Perfect for busy families! Some of my favorite family moments have been spent gathered around a beautifully decorated table with those I love, sharing good food and great conversation. When the leaves begin to turn and the weather cools nothing delights my senses… Read More

Filed Under: breads, Entertaining, Fall, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: autumn, fall, seasonal

Healthy Dinner Ideas for Holidays and Beyond

Healthy Dinner Ideas for Holidays and Beyond

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

By planning ahead and choosing wisely you can enjoy healthy dinner ideas that taste great and are better for you. Begin with one new choice today!   How on earth is it already New Year’s Day? Is it just me, or did time really start flying this year? Somehow I don’t want to admit that it definitely has something to… Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, desserts, Easy Recipes, entrees, Seasonal Projects, side dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetables Tagged With: food, healthy, holiday

Indian Corn on the Cob Shortbread Cookies

Indian Corn on the Cob Shortbread Cookies

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

  Q: What did the corn say when he got complimented? A: Aww, shucks! Q: Why shouldn’t you tell a secret on a farm? A: Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears. Q: What did the baby corn say to the mom corn? A: Where is my pop corn? I am the world’s worst at remembering jokes… Read More

Filed Under: desserts, Easy Recipes, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, Thanksgiving Tagged With: chocolate desserts, Dixie Crystals, food, holidays, Sponsored Post, table setting, Thanksgiving

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