As Thanksgiving approaches, what comes to mind is: my family's upcoming visit, preparing and enjoying one of my favorite meals, all that I am thankful for and Adam Sandler's classic, Thanksgiving Song (video). It always makes me smile : )
Since there are an abundance of Thanksgiving food and desert recipes out there in the webosphere, I thought I'd just share many of the fun and creative holiday themed treats I've come across as well as some crafty decorations to make the holiday just that much more festive.
A new thing I'm thankful for this year, is all of you who are taking the time to read this post : )
I hope that you have a joyful day of gratitude with at least one person you love and who loves you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Design Note: I have no idea why many of the photos have so much space between them. One of these days I'll upgrade to a more sophisticated format but for now, this simple one is all I can handle : )
Cookies:
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| The Idea Room: Oreo Cookie Turkeys |
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| Tasting Buds: Turkey Treats |
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| Our Best Bites: Oreo Turkeys |
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| 7th House on the Left: Little Gobblers |
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| iVillage; Turkey Cookie |
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| Taste of Home: Pilgrim Hats |
Pops:
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| Bakerella: Turkey Pops |
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| Fearless Homemaker: Thanksgiving Brownie Pops |
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| The Party Animal: Nutter Butter Turkey Pops |
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| Fun Family Crafts: Turkey Cookie Pop |
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| Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons: Gobble Bobble S'mores Pops |
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| The Celebration Shoppe: Thanksgiving Turkey Treats |
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| Maria Machado via Martha Stewart: Tom Turkey Cake Pops |
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| Rice Krispies: Turkey Pop Treats |
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| Party Animal: Pilgrim and Indian Cake Pops |
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| Cake Pops By Maggie via Etsy: Thanksgiving Cake Pops |
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| Poppies Cake Pops via Etsy: Thanksgiving Cake Pops |
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| Dainty Button via Etsy: Gobble Gobble Cake Pops |
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| Two Sugar Babies via Etsy: Turkey Cake Pop Fondant Toppers |
Cupcakes:
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| Jeanne Benedict: Turkey Cupcake |
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| Kitchen Daily: Turkey Cupcakes |
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| The Kitchn: Totally Terrific Thanksgiving Turkeys |
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| iVillage: Pilgrim Cupcakes |
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| Martha Stewart |
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| Kenna's Cupcake Company: Thanksgiving Cupcakes |
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| Black & Eiffel: TV Dinner Cupcakes |
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| Martha Stewart: Turkey Cupcakes |
Other Treats:
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| Oh Nuts: Candy Chocolate Turkeys |
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| Gimme Some Oven: Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats |
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| Rice Krispies: Turkey Treats |
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| iVillage: Indian Candy Corn |
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| Family Fun: Edible Indian Corn |
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| Family Corner: Edible Pilgrim Hats |
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| Family Fun: Tepee Treats |
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| iVillage: Cornucopia |
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| Lipstick and Laundry: Chocolate & Cookie Acorns |
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| Six in the Suburbs: Chocolate & Peanut Butter Acorns |
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| Bakers Royale: Pumpkin Praline Trifle |
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| Family Fun: Fruit Gobbler |
Crafty Decor:
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| The Party Animal: M&m Turkey Favors |
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| The Fickle Pickle: Indian Corn Favors |
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| Martha Stewart: Thanksgiving Placemat (download clip art) |
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| Shindig Parties To Go: Pinecone Turkey Crayon Holder |
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| BHG: Thanksgiving Tree |
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| BHG: Place Card Cookies |
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| Family Fun: Pilgrim Place Cards |
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| Martha Stewart: Table Topper: In a Nutshell |
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| Parents: Plymouth Rocks |
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| Parents: Napkin Buddy |
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| Parents: Friendly Fowl |
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| A Pumpkin and a Princess: Pine Cone Turkeys |
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| Parenting: Turkey Pine Cone |
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| Kaboose: Give Thanks Blocks |
Addendum:
My friend just sent me this creative Thanksgiving recipe and it's so creative, I just had to share it!
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| Fêtette: Thanksgiving Plate Cakelettes (they're cupcakes made out of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce!) |