Monthly Archives: October 2013

15+ Thanksgiving Games for Family Fun

A list of 15+ game ideas for families to enjoy together at Thanksgiving gatherings. Get off the couch and have some fun and laughs! Easy games and activities for both kids and adults. Continue reading

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Apple Peanut Salad

This Apple Peanut Salad is not only colorful, but is big on flavor! If you like peanut butter on apples, this Apple Peanut Salad takes it to a whole new level. Even if you don’t like peanut butter, you’ll love this salad! (I don’t like peanut butter, but love this salad!) Continue reading

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Pilgrim Picture Napkin Rings or Favors

A Pilgrim Picture of each person at their placesetting is a fun accent for your Thanksgiving table. Easy and inexpensive to make! Use as a napkin ring or favor. Continue reading

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Using Scarves in Your Tablescape!

You may think that scarves are just for wearing, but using scarves in your tablescape gives great color on your table! It also gives a second use for what you have in your scarf collection. Continue reading

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Idea House – Part 4

Part 4 in a series of posts sharing ideas from the Idea House. Lots of inspiration for fall entertaining and decorating. Continue reading

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Advent Devotions for Young Families

Doing Advent Devotions as a family is fun and takes some of the commercialism out of the season and focuses on the gift of Jesus, God’s Son. As a family, set up a special time each night to do these Advent devotions. Continue reading

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Country Church in the Fall

Phyllis I just had to post these pictures of a beautiful little church in the country with fall color surrounding it! We took a drive out to see it! Beautiful Sunday to thank God for His colorful creation!     … Continue reading

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Idea House – Part 3

Third in a series of posts showing the Idea House full of fun decorating ideas. This one includes a man’s office and unusual garden ideas. Continue reading

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Fall Centerpiece

I have an old tool caddy with 6 openings. By stuffing a few decorations here and there, it becomes a fall centerpiece for a long table. I used sphagnum moss as a filler, small pumpkins (real or artificial), 2 candles, 2 small antique oil lamps (you can replace these with more candles), berry picks, small artificial gourds, and artificial fall leaves Continue reading

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Oma and Opa Camp 2013

Oma and Opa camp is a planned, 3 day fun event for our grandchildren at our home. I use a theme, plan crafts, food, songs, field trips and games. Continue reading

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