Do you find that this time of year you have loads of Halloween decorations left over that you would like to use and reuse as you prepare for Thanksgiving? We have seasonal decoration tips for you to do just that. During this month, we know you will be spending a lot of time in the kitchen, so check out our easy Thanksgiving treats that you can make with your kids ... they will love to be in the kitchen with you too! Great memories.

If you are looking to create a thematic party for your child this month, how about taking some inspiration from a favorite old TV show, Little House on the Prairie? It's a great theme for a colonial party. As you head "over the river and through the woods" to visit your family, find fun car games to play with your kids on the way there.

 

Finally, the new Twilight-series movie New Moon hits theaters on November 20th. Is your child a fan? If so, we have plenty of inspiration for your Twilight-themed party too!

Gobble, gobble! It's the season to be grateful! Have a wonderful holiday.

 

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It's autumn and time for a series of holidays that will keep your kids busy throughout the next few months. First up is Halloween ... which leads into Thanksgiving only 4 weeks later. What is wonderful about these holidays is they fall within the fall season and use the same color scheme. As a result, many of the things you purchase for one can be used for the other. This reduces the amount of money you need to spend on the kids' fun during this season. 

 

Well, we are into November now and that means the Pilgrims and Indians are beginning to gather to prepare for the big feast later this month. If you are looking to get into the spirit with your kids and want to make some fun snacks/treats along the Thanksgiving season, have a look below:

Mock Stuffing:
Fill several bowls with plain croutons slightly crushed, and the kids sprinkle in different seasonings such as garlic or onion powder, celery seed and dried parsley. 

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I watched the TV show when I was a kid and, of course, had the collection of books, and I am pleased to find that a new generation also loves them. If you are looking for a few party ideas around Little House on the Prairie, read below:
Have guests come dressed in Prairie costumes!

For Crafts:

• Make little log cabins out of Popsicle sticks.
• Purchase bonnets and have the guests decorate them to wear at the party (can be a first activity as they enter the party).
• The group could make a small quilt by sewing up a few patches each ... or have the guests decorate one quilt patch to take home with them.

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The Twilight series of books by Stephanie Meyer is quickly emerging as a phenomenon among tweens and teens. The first installment hit the big screen in November 2008-and now you can get the Twilight DVD! Now, the Twilight saga continues with the second movie in the series being released on November 20, 2009. Again, it's a perfect time for aNew Moon party!

 

Twilight is the story of Bella and Edward that unfolds in Forks, Washington. It's an unusual relationship in that Bella is human and Edward is a vampire. At once they are attracted to to one another, and Edward also is interested in her scent ... perhaps even how she tastes. The Twilight series is full of intrigue. If you haven't already, check out Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) and New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2) at Amazon.

 

As the holiday season approaches, so does the season of road trips. When you are on your next long car drive with your children and are looking for fun and easy ways to pass the time, check out the simple games:
Play Punch Bug. Look out for Volkswagon Beetles. When you see one, say what color it is ("Punch bug ____!") and and gently punch the person next to you in the arm.

Play I Spy, of course!

Play Name That Tune. In this game, one player thinks of a song that everybody knows and hums its first few notes. The other players try to guess the name of the song.

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