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Look in any home and garden publication a month or two before Thanksgiving, and you’ll see all sorts of elaborate table arrangements. Professional decorators go all out to create a veritable masterpiece. And if you check the prices on the items they use, you’ll often find that they spend several hundred (and often several thousand) dollars to get the table to look so nice.
How can the average person compete with that? Usually, we can’t. But we can make our Thanksgiving tables look great without paying an arm and a leg. Inexpensive items from the local discount store and things found in nature can be combined to create an elegant yet inexpensive Thanksgiving table. Here are some pointers. Continue reading
Thanksgiving is not only about being thankful, but about sharing with others. It’s a time to reflect on what we have been given and a time to count our blessings. Then our thoughts turn to others who may not have those advantages. Here are some ideas for acts of kindness you and your family can participate in this year. Donate your time and food, and live the spirit of Thanksgiving.
1 – Donate to your local food bank or food pantry. Area churches and other organizations often collect extra food for Thanksgiving “baskets.” Call ahead and find out what sort of food is needed first. Often, canned hams, cranberry sauce, and canned sweet potatoes are high on the list of needed foods. Continue reading
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the winter holiday season. It’s not officially winter yet, but the air is turning cooler, and people tend to spend more time indoors. Using candles for decoration during your Thanksgiving dinner provides a warm, cozy atmosphere for you and your guests that’s perfect for the season. Continue reading
Everyone always does spring cleaning, but fall cleaning is just as important. It’s time to put away all of the outdoor sports gear and get ready for the cold weather and plenty of time sitting inside cuddling by the fireplace.
Getting your home clean and in tip-top shape before the cold really settles in will make you enjoy your living space that much more.
Plus, it will make the major fall and winter holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) much easier to prepare for. No worries about a filthy dishwasher that guests will see if you have already given it a good scrubbing well beforehand.
So let’s get down to work – here’s what you need to clean up inside the home…
Start in the Kitchen
It’s the heart of the home. When you have guests over, everyone congregates in the kitchen. So you want it to be spotless and company ready. Continue reading
