Tile: The World's Largest Lost and Found

How brilliant is this?

Will I be able to attach one to my brain?

Thank you, SR!

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Santa Hand Ornaments

Lock in those little hands this holiday!

Here are salt/dough tips.

Alternative to Your Typical Tree?

Love this. Not sure it would last long around toddlers but for those beyond that stage...

Perhaps a smaller version for the Big Reader in your life?

A Bundle of Fun

Either collect all year as you see tiny treasures or head to your local $.99 store.

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Reindeer Cookies, Super Simplified

Packaged shortbread cookies, decorated. Done. How easy is that?

Easy Advent Calendars

Source for left concept. Source for right.

Super Simple Holiday Appetizer

Could anything be easier?  Whether cream cheese or goat cheese, a simple holiday appetizer.

Mini Tree Advent Calendar

love love love   And there's more.  Why do I always get inspired so late in the season?

More Advent Ideas

How darling is this? Am I really going to stencil my own bags? Not likely. I DO, however, love the concept of an ornament a day. Let's see how easy we can make this/follow below as I search for a simple solution.

Found. Many options for purchase on Etsy. And there many, many other options and ideas here.

An Even Easier Advent Concept

Check out the many options on Etsy.

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Eating Up Those Leftovers

A little more work than your ordinary turkey sandwich but a lovely idea.

Recycle Damaged Books As Gift Tags

Or simply make a color copy your favorite pages and attatch to a tag. Darling as this is, I will not be tackling this but perhaps you will. 

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Thanksgiving Leftovers?

This looks terrific.

Thanksgiving Pumpkin/Pecan Pie Additions

Williams-Sonoma cookie cutters in combination with Trader Joe's pie crusts=sensationally easy toppings to your traditional Thanksgiving pies. Very impressive results.

Thanksgiving Place Cards

These look very easy to do.  I want this person's handwriting.

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Giving Thanks

Lovely. And free.

Source for downloadable gift tags!

Jamie Oliver's Make Ahead Gravy

Jamie's Make-Ahead Gravy Recipe

Setting the Thanksgiving Table?

Check out these terrific table top decorations from FamilyFun!  Complete instructions on their site.                                                       

Harried Hostess?

Not any more thanks to our friend, Sally. Potatoes are ready to go when you and your guests are. 

 Creamy Potato Casserole  

• 10-12 medium baking potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 1-8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1-13.5 ounce of French fried onions

1. With electric mixer, mash hot potatoes. 
2. Add cream cheese, chives, eggs, flour, butter and milk.  Beat at high speed until light and fluffy.  Salt and pepper to taste. 
3. Spoon into greased casserole.  You may freeze at this point.
4. Bake uncovered at 300 degrees for 35 minutes. 
5. Sprinkle with French fried onion rings (yes, the ones from the can) and return to oven for 5 minutes to crisp.

Serves 6-8

from The Harried Hostess Cookbook by our friend, Sally Young