Thanksgiving Colors

While spiced pumpkin definitely makes our list of favorite colors for Thanksgiving, sometimes a step outside the traditional orange and brown colors on the Thanksgiving table bring an unexpected vibrancy to the holiday.

Yellow, gray, and gold are at the top of the color charts this year. Warm, friendly yellow pairs with sophisticated gray for a color combo that can’t go wrong!

This teal green and gray is a fresh and fun take on Thanksgiving colors for your tabletop. Touches of rich brown bring the familiar feel of Thanksgiving to this modern color palette.

Photo credit: pumpkins by Southern Living

The classic elegance of ebony and ivory will forever be stylish. This stunning color combination is striking and comfortable at the same time. Warm, but full of contrast, we love the refined look of ivory and black on the Thanksgiving table.

Step outside the box, and get a little giddy with colors this Thanksgiving!

Ideas for the Kids’ Table

Some of our best memories are from sitting around the kids’ table. Giggles, wiggles… and no parents! Then, do you remember the proud moment that you were officially old enough to be seated at the adult’s table, secretly realizing that the kids’ table is more fun?  This cute table was designed by Kim at The Celebration Shoppe.

Be the hostess with the fun kids’ table!

Some of our worst memories are from sitting around the adult table, as parents, secretly miserable because the kids’ table is nothing but chaos, and we can’t even focus on the adult conversation. Ugh, did that disgusting noise come from my child?

Don’t be the hostess with the miserable parents!

As the hostess, there are a few tricks to help things go as smoothly as possible at the kids’ table. Really, the number one thing to keep in mind is that a child that isn’t given direction will choose his own direction. Not always good, right? Here are some easy ways to direct those kiddos, and have some happy parents at the adult table.

Fun ideas for the kids’ table:

Simply set the supplies for these activities on the table with an example, or two, and be prepared to be amazed!

We are loving Paisley and Lace’s idea for dried corn necklaces!

For guests of all ages, check this out…

You can’t go wrong with these precious pilgrim hat crayon sets created by Lisa Storms at Fiskars. Cover the kids’ table with kraft paper and let them color away. You won’t be worried about spills on a nice tablecloth, and the kids will be happily busy. With one for each kid, there’ll be no gobbling over who gets the red crayon first!

Pipe cleaners! These kiddy creations from Family Fun are just the beginning. Turn the kids loose with a few handfuls of pipe cleaners, and enjoy the amazing power that these humble craft supplies have for keeping peace at the kids’ table.

Gobble up loads of other Thanksgiving ideas on our Thanksgiving Planning Pinterest board!

Best Thanksgiving Recipes –Turkey and Stuffing

If you’re new to the game of hosting for Thanksgiving, or just looking for some classic, top-notch recipes, you’re in the right place.

Classic roasted Thanksgiving turkey recipe

If anyone knows how to roast a bird, it’s Ina Garten. Here’s Ina’s roast turkey recipe that comes with rave reviews.

Stuffing is tricky. Gotta get the temperature right, so you don’t make your guests sick! Furthermore, by adding the stuffing to the center of the bird, you’ll need to cook the turkey longer to get the stuffing up to the correct temperature, leading to an overcooked turkey. We recommend dressing instead.

Dressing is really just stuffing, but cooked separately from the turkey, and baked in the oven to get a deliciously crisp crust over a moist and savory dressing. Here is a collection of dressing recipes, so you can choose your favorite flavors for this classic Thanksgiving side dish.

Getting’ in your zone for hosting Thanksgiving dinner has never been easier. Use this Thanksgiving planning guide, and today’s tried and true recipes for a stress free Thanksgiving!

Check out our Thanksgiving Planning Pinterest board for even more ideas and recipes.