Tardy for the Party

Yes, I realize Thanksgiving is over
but I figured before we hit December 1st, 

I'd share our Little Turkey play date 

(yes, the one that was a week ago - hee hee)

The kids thought these were really funny!

Turkey Toes (free tags from She's{kinda}Crafty)

 Super simple marshmallow pops

Turkey juice boxes turned out so cute!  

I tried to keep the treats really simple :)

One of the moms offered to bring their bouncer.  

Of course, it was a hit!

I managed to get 1 non-jumping shot!

Nothing beats good ol fashioned running around in the yard!

Cookie decorating - and eating.

All the little turkeys had fun!

Maybe I'll make this an annual play date :)

Don't forget to enter the Gloveables giveaway .HERE!

Thanksgiving Week - (almost free) treats for kids

We're having a "little turkey" playdate tomorrow. 

I wanted to have some fun treats for everyone.  

It all started with She's {kinda} Crafty's Turkey Toes printable 

(full disclosure - I planned the playdate so I could use these tags). 

 

Aren't they adorable!  And they are FREE!

I'll be using candy corn as the 'toes' - it was leftover from Halloween.

(click here to get yours)

Since the tags were free, it was my goal to keep the co$t down for everything!!

I like the kids to have an activity when we have 'parties'.

I thought cookie decorating would be fun.  

I considered making cupcakes but went with store bought sugar cookies.  

I already have lots of icing (from the tub) and candy (from Halloween).  

So, for just the cost of cookies, 

we have an inexpensive activity that feeds them too :)

In case the little turkeys get thirsty, I made these fun Turkey Boxes yesterday. 

I already had the juice boxes (the lizard takes them in his lunch) 

and all the construction paper.  

Cut your paper to fit the box, 

cut feathers, cut eyes & beak then tape them all on.  

Super easy (and quite cute).

I have a sickness when it comes to party favors.  

I have to give them at every get-together.  

It's hard coming up with creative, practical and cost effective ideas.  

As soon as I saw the Pumpkin Spice Playdough shared on The Idea Room,

I knew I had to make it!  

I had all the ingredients in the cabinet so I consider this a 'free' favor.

 

And can I tell you???  

It smells delish!

There you have it, my wallet friendly treats for all the little turkeys in your life :)

If you use any of these ideas, I'd love to hear!!

Thanksgving Week

Are you ready for Thanksgiving?  I'm getting there.  

We have 2 Thanksgiving meals, 

one at lunch (with my family) and one at dinner (with the husband's family).  

We usually host Thanksgiving dinner.  

My mother-in-law is bringing the bird 

since we will be busy eating a whole other turkey meal before our dinner :)

I'm in charge of sides and desserts.

I am planning on making mini pies (apple, cherry & blueberry)

with the sole purpose 
of using these adorable Fall Pie Stand designs from PS Harvey.
 


I love the idea of having a Pie Stand dessert table!
How cute would your Thanksgiving be with these designs??

Turkey Thursday (FLASHBACK)

Before we start talking turkey (get it..hahaha), 

don't forget about the adorable rolling luggage giveaway.  

Click here to enter! 

Here's another Turkey project.  

This one involves paint chips. 

It's so simple, it seems a little silly that I did a whole post on it -

but I did, last year...so here it is!

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This is a super inexpensive, very versatile & too cute idea

(if I do say so myself)

I've wanted to try a 'project' using paint chips for quite a while.  

I make shopping lists - since paint chips are free..they never make it on the list.  

So I forget to get them.  

Luckily, this past weekend the husband and I were kid-less 

(thanks to my mom) and we hit up Lowes.  

Exciting, I know.  

Anyhoo, I remembered to grab up a few different colors and got to work.

My supplies...these paint chips, clothespins and glue dots.
(optional : paper cutter, corner punch, magnetic tape, googly eyes, color paper)

Depending on your paint chips, cut out the colors you want.
I used a corner punch to 'round' the edges.  I arranged them to my liking.
Glued them together and then to the clothespin.

Flip 'er over & you've got a turkey
(although, the ladybug called it a 'rooster')

 I know a turkey should have eyes and a 'gobbler'
(whatever that thing is called) 

but I plan on using it as a place card.
I needed the space to write a name :) 

Here's where the versatility comes in:

since it's on a clothespin..you can clip it to anything.  

{You need to glue the clothespin the right direction, depending on where you want to clip it.  Unless you want an upside down turkey}!

Add magnetic tape to the clothespin and use it as a memo holder on the fridge.

Use it to hold up a Thanksgiving banner.

Use them to close small brown bags filled with goodies for a classroom treat.

Gather all of the supplies (& turkey facial features) for a fun project for the kids.

Use it as a place card (like me) and clip it onto your napkins/glasses/plate.

this is a horrible picture but I hope you get the idea :)

Get to the paint section and pick out your favorite turkey feather colors...

{if your favorite football team plays on Thanksgiving, 

why not grab some team colors for a 'spirit' turkey}

It's basically a free craft that is sooooo simple!

You really have no excuses :)

Turkey Thursday (FLASHBACK)

Last year, I started a 'Turkey Thursday'..totally by accident. 

I may start it up again :)

Here is my Thankful Turkey -

it's easy to make and is a perfect addition to Thanksgiving dinner!!

(this following post is from last year)

but is currently featured at Fun Family Crafts! (thanks Amanda)

Here are my supplies.  

jugs (spray painted some from McDonalds), paper, ribbon. glue gun & googly eyes

This is pretty straight forward.  Have your kids (or you can do it for them) write what they are thankful for on strips of paper.  

I decided NOT to cut feather shapes but feel free.  

Once you have all of your 'feathers' - glue them on. 

yes..the ladybug is thankful for the 'couch' :)

These little cuties are on our mantle.  

I think I'll put them on our Thanksgiving table with flowers in them...

or maybe some of my 'gobble gobble' toppers!

My Thanksgiving

I hope you all had a great holiday (and shopping holiday, if you celebrated - haha)

Here are a few highlights from our turkey day!

popcorn turkey (easy peasy tutorial at One Charming Party)

teepees (found at Maddycakes Muse)

banners courtesy of PaperGlitter 

($4 scarecrows from WalMart & Halloween pumpkins turned around)

birthday cupcakes w/ banner from The TomKat Studio - 

colors chosen by the lizard and ladybug :)

(the husband's grandmother's birthday is this weekend)   

Kraft paper, orange burlap, cardstock covered the table.  

I used pinecones (painted gold/silver), pumpkins & acorns to decorate the table.
The 'thankful' trees were branches painted gold.  

Each person wrote what they were thankful for on a leaf and hung it on the tree.  

Turned out really cute!

Our food was the regular.  

Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and way too much dessert!

If you're in my 'hood...stop by!  

I've got TONS of leftovers!

The holiday rush is on..

Hanukkah starts Dec 1st..and Christmas is right around the corner.

I'm working on some crafty things for both!!
 

Have a great rest of the weekend!

my little Turkeys

There are many things I'm thankful for..here are the 2 most important. 

am I the only one who thinks the ladybug resembles Dolly Parton? heehee

   

I will be spending the day baking and cooking whatever I can before Thursday.  

Before we host Thanksgiving dinner at our house (for the husband's family), we will have Thanksgiving lunch with my family (hosted by my aunt). 

I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!!  

If you're headed out (at the crack of dawn) on Black Friday..

I hope you find some great deals!!!

I'll be announcing the winner 

of the Hershey's Drops on Friday so check Facebook!!

Thanksgiving memory game (and giveaway info)

Don't forget about my Facebook giveaway...

head over to enter  

(all you have to do is comment under my)

**GIVEAWAY TIME!!** 

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here's what I'm giving away

You have until midnight (est) tonight!!!

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I'm sure you know that I'm a huge fan of Daphne from Moo Moo's & Tutus.  

Her blog (and esty shop) are full of great inspiration and printables.  

One of my latest faves is her Thanksgiving Tiny Teach.  

It's a complete lesson kit designed to help educate and entertain little ones.  

Oh..and the whole kit is FREE!  

I've been looking for a Thanksgiving memory game for my little ones.  

This kit had exactly what I wanted.  

I printed the Word Cards page. Grabbed some coordinating card stock and spray adhesive.  Cut both sheets (I cut the card stock a tad bigger than the word cards).

This is my Thanksgiving Memory Game

so so cute!  Maybe even the 'big kids' will want to play :)

And one more piece of BIG news...I opened an Etsy shop - eek!!!

I listed my very first item(s).  

I'm still figuring it all out but I thought I would jump right in!

Thanksgiving gifts

ok..so the unfinished projects I was going to do this weekend are still unfinished.  

BUT I did get a few other things completed.

Treats for my son's teachers and classmates. 

I had a hard time deciding what to give the teachers as a Thanksgiving treat.  

Luckily, Stephanie Lynn from Under The Table and Dreaming 

made the decision for me!   

Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub!!

Here are the ingredients (super super simple):

  I found 12 half-pint canning jars at my local grocery store (~$8).  
{One batch filled 4 jars to the top plus 1/2 of another} 

I added a cute turkey ( I can not* find the source) and some cute ribbon. 

*if you know where these cute turkeys came from..please let me know.  
I hate not being able to give credit!!

This scrub is great!  
I made extra for myself!!  
I plan on making more for Christmas - 
except I'll switch the pumpkin pie spice for cinnamon :)

Now for the 'lil turkeys in the lizard's class...

*I didn't use Golden Oreos..I used regular Double Stuf cookies - 
{the lollipop stick fits better}

A few tried to escape :)

 I'm totally jealous of people who make treats professionally..
I have no patience (and it shows)
the one on the left has a frowny face :(

bagged, tagged and ready for school.


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unfinished projects

One thing I did complete (because it took less than 5 mins) 

was a 'Keep Calm and Wash On' soap label.

I did the same process as I did for my 'Halloween-y' soap. 

We're hosting Thanksgiving so we needed something cute!

Here are a few things I'm hoping to finish this weekend.

 Our 'thanks' tree.  I found some branches and leaves in our yard.  

Spray painted the branches.  
Had the kids tell me some things they are thankful for 

- yes, that says 'underwear'.  

I used a hole punch on the leaves and threaded strips of tulle 

(left over from this wreath). 

I'm working on a korker bow for the ladybug.  I found the instructions online (don't judge) and it was super easy.  Still need to cut it and attach it to a clip.

Have a great Friday!  Don't forget to 'like' me on Facebook.  

I've been sharing lots of goodies there!!

Turkey Thursday

Welcome to another edition of Turkey Thursday... 

here & here are the other ones 

(in case you missed them).

Here are my supplies.  

jugs (spray painted some from McDonalds), paper, ribbon. glue gun & googly eyes

This is pretty straight forward.  Have your kids (or you can do it for them) write what they are thankful for on strips of paper.  

I decided NOT to cut feather shapes but feel free.  

Once you have all of your 'feathers' - glue them on. 

yes..the ladybug is thankful for the 'couch' :)

These little cuties are on our mantle.  

I think I'll put them on our Thanksgiving table with flowers in them...

or maybe some of my 'gobble gobble' toppers!

And I just have to say 'THANK YOU' for all the sweet words about my printables.  

You have no idea how nervous I was to share them - 

the encouragement means the world to me!

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