One of the most recognizable symbols of Thanksgiving is a cornucopia, or horn of plenty.  It represents a bountiful harvest.  It can make a lovely centerpiece on any holiday table.  There are many different ways you could make a cornucopia, using different materials, many of which you can find around your home.

By using a wicker basket shaped like a horn, it is quite easy to do a basic cornucopia.  Most craft stores carry them, usually in early fall, if not year round.  Once you’ve selected a lovely basket, you can either fill it with artificial …

The most colorful and creative Thanksgiving craft you and your kids can engage in is making Indian headdresses.  Whether you prefer one feather, or the full regalia – they are beautiful and fun to wear as well.

Let’s take a look at how to make a few of these headdresses.  Basically, it’s one stop shopping at your local craft store.  Purchase a plain headband; then choose a wide variety of colored feathers, long, short and in-between.  In addition you will need some gold sparkles or stars or any color your kids choose.

Next, have your kids decorate …

Fall winds blow and leaves make their decent from tree limbs. It is the perfect time for fun autumn activities for kids. Here are some ways to have fun with your kids this fall:

Create an autumn yard collage

This is a great way to get your kids involved in beautifying your front lawn for the fall season. Materials you will need to create your autumn yard collage include hay bales, pumpkins (all sizes), scarecrows, witches, cornucopias, etc. Anything related to fall will look wonderful. Stack your hay bales to create a backdrop. Next, place a huge …

Turkeys are popular at Thanksgiving time, both as the main dish and as decorations.  There are many different ways to create nice turkey that may become a tradition for decorating for years to come.

The simplest turkey to make is by tracing around a hand, fingers spread.  The thumb becomes the head, the other fingers the feathers and the palm is the body of the turkey.  Color the turkey, add details like eyes and cut it out.  They can be hung on the walls, scattered around the table or used to create a mobile.

Another fun project …

A beautiful table setting is the finishing touch to a wonderful Thanksgiving meal.  By collecting a few simple things from around the house, and maybe a trip to the craft or fabric store, you have the makings of a festive table.  Standard placemats start with a rectangle of construction paper, or fabric, in fall colors or white and come in endless varieties, limited only by your imagination.

Handy Turkey Placemats  – Trace around a hand, with fingers spread, to create a turkey. The palm is the body, the thumb is the head, and the other fingers …

When we were young girls, we were fascinated with making bracelets and necklaces using beads in all shapes and sizes as well as their brilliant colors.  Today, your kids can make a necklace and bracelet for Thanksgiving as well. 

One trip to your local craft store is all that is needed to begin the process of creating necklaces and bracelets at home.  Choose a leather cord and a variety of beads in all shapes, sizes, and colors.   Then put the cord through each bead until you have the desired look.  Follow this same process for …

Thanksgiving in Canada can be traced back to Martin Frobisher in 1578.  He came from England in search of a way to get to the Orient by going north.  While he never found the passage, he did establish what later became Newfoundland and Labrador.  His celebration of making it all the way from England to his new home became the first Thanksgiving in North America.  More settlers joined Frobisher, and as the settlements expanded, people continued to celebrate Thanksgiving.

French settlers arrived in Canada, led by Samuel de Champlain, who had their own Thanksgiving feasts.  Similar …

Thanksgiving is always a fun time of celebration and eating with your family. Here are some ways to make Thanksgiving even more fun for your family this year.

Thankful cards – Make a card for each family member that will be your guest for Thanksgiving this year. On each card, tell that person what you love most about them, and why you are thankful for them.

Recipe books – A few months before Thanksgiving, write a list of each family member. Beside their name, make a note of their best dish. Call each member and ask for …

A nice touch for any Thanksgiving dinner table is handcrafted napkin rings.  They are relatively simple to make and something that the kids could easily do to help.  It could be a great project for children to work on while the food is being prepared.

First, you need to decide which napkins you want to use; cloth or paper napkins.  Roll the napkin to the size you want, allowing a little overlap for the ring to hold the napkin.  To make the ring itself, either purchase them or create your own by cutting toilet paper rolls …

Why do people always get stressed at the holidays?  Is it the rush to get everything done? Is it wanting everything to be “perfect”? Is it having to deal with family members that know how to push our buttons? Most likely it is a little of each.  So how do we have a stress free Thanksgiving dinner?  Here are a few simple tips to have a more enjoyable Thanksgiving dinner.

1. Plan ahead – While planning the Thanksgiving meal, do you plan who is going to help?  Instead of doing it all yourself, recruit your family …