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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Colleen Fall

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of year. There's so much
to be thankful for ... our friends, family and children, who all make
our lives beautiful.

 
Let's thank them all with these easy, colorful, and tasty projects and recipes which will leave them thankful for you!



Tom Tom Turkey Kids Craft
Tom Tom Supplies Tom Tom

I remember growing up making these pinecone turkeys with my brothers, and now I can't resist making them with my children! Make a bunch and use them for place cards at the table, or line them on a mantel or windowsill for a grouping of gobblers!
 
You'll Need:
  • 1 large pinecone
  • feathers in bright colors
  • red and brown chenille stems
  • googly eyes
  • 1 medium pom-pom
  • orange fun foam
  • scissors
  • glue
Step 1: Glue the feathers into the back of the pinecone to create plume.

Step 2: Glue eyes on the pom-pom. Cut pipe cleaners and twist to make feet and gizzard. Glue on all turkey parts.


Centerpiece Supplies Centerpiece

Easy Cornucopia Centerpiece
Colorful, and easy to make, and filled with lush autumnal ingredients, all of which were found at the local market or in the backyard, yes really! Everyone at the table will be thankful you are so very florally fabulous!

I found the cabbages at the local market, but if they are not available, try the local garden center and buy potted ones, cut the stems and remove the lower leaves. Skewer the bottom end of the pears so the pretty top side shows. For a tablescape, toss chestnuts down the table and sprinkle in some pears for an organic look that would make any pilgrim proud!
 
You'll Need:
  • cabbage heads
  • peach roses
  • alstroemeria
  • seckel pears
  • chestnuts
  • cedar clippings
  • sage
  • block of oasis
  • container
  • wooden skewers
Appletastic Cocktail
My new favorite Fall cocktail! It tastes like a caramel apple, with its vanilla and citrus tones, mixing deliciously with tangy sweet apple flavors in fresh apple cider.

Make a batch for your friends and family, and they will be very thankful for you!
 
Serves 4
6 oz. Absolut Vanilla
4 oz. Tuaca (an Italian liquor)
8 oz. fresh apple cider
lemon flavored seltzer to top
apple slices for garnish
apple twists for garnish
 
To Make:

In  a pitcher filled halfway with ice, pour ingredients. Let the flavors marry and chill a few minutes. Strain into glasses. These are wine goblets, but I think they are perfect! Garnish with apple wedge and twist, and serve.

Cheers!



Appletastic

With Colleen Mullaney, Life is Made Stylish.

A former magazine editor, an accomplished author and expert on
all things chic, Colleen is dedicated to showing others how to infuse style into their everyday routines and special occasions. 

Her easy to employ tips and fresh ideas for everything from playdates to parties, crafts to cocktails, have secured her role as the lifestylist to watch.

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