If you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive craft project this Christmas, you’ll love the paintbrush Santa ornament below. It is cute enough to delight both the young and the young at heart. This project is also a great way to reuse ordinary household items to make fun decorations for the holidays. The step-by-step directions…
Looking for a fun Hanukkah activity this year? Get this free printable Hanukkah crossword puzzle! There are 16 words in this Hanukkah worksheet. Solve the clues, and write the answer in its corresponding space once you’ve figured it out. Some of the words in this Hanukkah printable crossword puzzle relate to the history of the…
Let’s celebrate Christmas with 101 Christmas quotes! These festive sayings and images embrace the spirit of the holidays. There are inspirational, funny, and cute Christmas messages and images in this list. No matter what mood you’re looking to embody this Christmas, there’s a quote in the list for you! If you still have to send…
This handy list of the national days of December will give you a quick look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national day with crafts ideas, food and drink recipes and interesting ways to entertain. Each time I write a post about a new and fun national day about December…
This list of December food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From Eat a Red Apple Day to National Champagne Day, every day of this month has at least one food or drink day associated with it which makes it easy for us to celebrate. National days are fun to celebrate, no matter the…
A new month means it’s time for a word search! If you enjoy puzzles, you will love this free December word search printable featuring the national days of the month. There are 21 national days hidden in this free December printable. They can be found in any direction, including diagonally. If you need help solving…
December is finally here, and with it comes cooler weather, holiday cheer and National Poinsettia Day! This national day falls annually on December 12. Poinsettias are a special part of Christmas. You will often see them displayed as Christmas decorations, because poinsettias symbolize this holiday! So, grab a cozy blanket, a mug of hot chocolate and…
It’s time to celebrate Christmas Card Day which falls annually on December 9th! It reminds us to celebrate one of the most special traditions of Christmas – sending holiday cards to your friends and family! There are so many ways to make Christmas magical and let your loved ones know how special they are and…
Looking for a fun Thanksgiving activity for kids? Get this free printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt! It’s great for children of all ages. The scavenger hunt features 12 items you might see during this time of year. Each of the objects in this free printable for Thanksgiving has a picture of the item, with its name…
There are so many reasons to celebrate during the month of November. Not only is it home to Thanksgiving and National Gratitude Month, but it’s also when we celebrate Maize Day. This November national day celebrates maize, also known as corn! Most national days have a set date they occur each year, however, the date…
Your children will love to help you make these cookie turkeys for your Thanksgiving dessert table. This fun Thanksgiving kid’s dessert features sugar cookies, peanut butter cups, candy corn and malted milk balls – all fashioned into one adorable cookie in the shape of a turkey. Sugar cookies are the staple in any cookie decorating…
Make these autumn leaf cookies to bring the color of leaves and the feel of fall to your Thanksgiving holiday table. Pumpkin spice creamer gives this Thanksgiving cookie recipe a very seasonal flavor. Leaves are so popular in fall, that there is even a national day devoted to them – October 3 is Look at…
Gobble, gobble, it’s time to make some Rice Krispie turkeys! This fun snack is a seasonal take on the traditional Rice Krispie treat that we all love so much. These Thanksgiving Rice Krispies treats use candy corn, which is easy to find during this time of year. The shape and colors of candy corn make…
These adorable Turkey Cookie place card holders are a cute way to let the kids know where to sit at the Thanksgiving table. Imagine how delighted to see their names poking out of one of these cute little guys? Most of us will decorate our tables with a creative tablescape that sets a mood or…
Thanksgiving is a time for practicing gratitude and sharing holiday food with family and friends. You can also celebrate it this year with a printable Thanksgiving word scramble puzzle the whole family can enjoy! This jumbled word puzzle features 22 words about Thanksgiving. Some of them relate to the symbols of Thanksgiving while others describe…
When you think of Thanksgiving, what are the first things that pop into your mind? I bet without even trying, you’d name at least one of the symbols of Thanksgiving! Maybe you think of spending time with friends, or sharing gratitude on Thanksgiving. Maybe you associate the holiday with cooking meals for family, decorating, or…
Did you know that there’s a National Cranberry Relish Day? This national day occurs annually on November 22nd. Cranberries are one of the symbols of Thanksgiving, so it’s only fitting that this day falls right before the holiday. Keep reading to learn interesting cranberry facts, and get ways to celebrate this National Cranberry Relish Day….
Looking for a way to celebrate Thanksgiving? Get a free printable Thanksgiving crossword puzzle! It’s a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. There are two versions of this free printable crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This crossword puzzle for Thanksgiving has 18 words…
Did you know that gingerbread cookies have their own national day? National Gingerbread Cookie Day occurs annually on November 21st. Gingerbread has been around for centuries, and has evolved and changed over the years. Keep reading to learn some fun facts about the history of gingerbread and ways to celebrate this National Gingerbread Cookie Day. Plus,…
These delicious pilgrim hat cookies will look so festive on your holiday dessert table! Quick and easy Thanksgiving dessert ideas like this are a must during this time of the year. These adorable no-bake cookie treats are a great way to keep your kids involved while you are busy getting Thanksgiving dinner ready. The Thanksgiving treats…
There are so many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving, from cooking holiday themed recipes to decorating for the season. This year you can add solving this free Thanksgiving word search printable to that list! This holiday word search has 25 words in it. Some of them relate to the symbols of Thanksgiving while others describe things…
Did you know that the month of November is National Gratitude Month? This probably comes as no shock, since Thanksgiving, a day of practicing gratitude, is one of the major holidays this month. As November arrives, make sure you’re celebrating gratitude all month long, not just on the Thanksgiving holiday. There’s so many ways to…
Sharing Thanksgiving quotes is a great way to spread holiday cheer! Check out these 88 thankful, inspiring and funny Thanksgiving messages. In reading through these quotes take a moment to reflect on everything you’re grateful for. There’s so many occasions this fall to embrace gratitude, and Thankgiving gives us the perfect reminder to do so!…
This list of November national days is a day-by day look at the month to find out how to celebrate your favorite national day with food and drink ideas, and (especially this month) lots of holiday projects. Each time we write a post about a new and fun national day for the month of November on…
If you love inexpensive craft ideas for fall, this DIY tree centerpiece is for you. It’s easy to make and will look great as a part of any Thanksgiving tablescape. I love the colors of fall. Everything is changing and the trees take on a wonderful palette of colors that is perfect for decorating. This DIY…
These Indian corn cakes will really brighten up your Thanksgiving table. This edible centerpiece is part baking, part DIY, and totally delicious. It’s also a great way to engage kids in a cooking project that they will love. They’ll enjoy the process of making this Indian corn cake recipe, and I’m sure they’ll enjoy eating…