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Last Minute Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

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Welcome back to Inspiration Monday! We’re so happy you’re joining us today for Last Minute Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas.

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away! We’ve got the SWEET end of it covered for you with all of these last minute Thanksgiving desserts.

Today’s features were chosen by Kristi from I Should Be Mopping the Floor.

Mini Pumpkin Pies
via Walking on Sunshine 

Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Cake
via Our Table for Seven 

Bourbon Pear Pie
via Cooking with Curls 

Creamy No-Bake Pumpkin Dessert
via Adventures of Mel 

Pear Tart
via Looney for Food 

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe
via Spaceships and Laserbeams

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Thanksgiving Free Printable

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I know Halloween is just a few days away, but I am planning ahead for our next family gathering. Which happens to be Thanksgiving. I thought it would be fun to create a Thanksgiving Free Printable.

This would make a great gift and a pretty touch to a tablescape.

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All About Turkey Recipes

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Welcome back to another Inspiration Monday party, we are so glad you are joining us today! It’s All About Turkey Recipes today.

Thanks for joining us each week for the Inspiration Monday Party. We love having you here and being inspired by your creativity and talent.

We are spending the Thanksgiving here in town. Our family is coming up for some great food, football, seeing Christmas lights and spending time to be grateful. Do you have special family traditions at Thanksgiving?

This year has been a little rough for our family, as we lost my FIL and my seizures have come back full force. Yet, we have so many things to be grateful for. LIKE…a new grandbaby coming our way in a few months. There is always something to be thankful for, isn’t there?

Today’s features are All About Turkey Recipes were chosen by Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom!

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Grocery Store Flowers for a Thanksgiving Tablescape

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Wow, can you believe it is the middle of November and Thanksgiving is around the corner? I can’t either. BUT, I have had some fun lately with Grocery Store Flowers for a Thanksgiving Tablescape. I will be ready with some inexpensive table decor. grocery-store-flowers-for-thanksgiving

You can create your own with a grocery store bouquet of flowers. I try to buy mine in the expired date section. They are usually just a few dollars, with gorgeous petals and colors.

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Five Fun Thanksgiving Crafts

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This week’s features from last week’s Inspiration Monday party include Five Fun Thanksgiving Crafts.

Now…let’s get on with this party. I can’t wait to see what you have linked up!

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This weeks feature’s were chosen by Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What better way to keep the little ones busy than with a few fun and easy Thanksgiving Day Crafts!

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Five Fun Thanksgiving Crafts

Turkey Day Treat Box from Giggles Galore

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Printable Thanksgiving Banner from Second Chance to Dream

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Thanksgiving Conversation Cards from OhMy! Creative

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Kids Felt Placemats from Uncommon Designs

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Thankful Turkey Craft from Kids Activities Blog

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Intimate Thanksgiving At Home Decorations

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Since my husband and I are now empty-nesters, I thought I would use my creative juices to for Intimate Thanksgiving At Home Decorations.

Without using the typical orange, red and purple Fall colors, I opted for blues and greens for our Intimate Thanksgiving At Home Decorations.

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Laying a cable knit throw blanket over large fluffy pillows was the first way to add a little ambiance to our Thanksgiving. Sitting on the floor in front of our farmhouse coffee table, is a comfy way to enjoy our luscious meal.

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A simple addition for texture and color was to use embroidered cloth napkins. Each one was made by my grandmother. I like bringing in a touch of family memories to our table.

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Adding to our Intimate Thanksgiving At Home Decorations, I gathered candles, light green charger, light blue dinner plate, white decorative dessert plate, and vintage styled flatware. Each piece adds personality and sets the tone for the tablescape.

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The addition of eucalyptus leaves, gives a sense of bringing the outdoors in. The pumpkins were purchased orange. I used Fusion Mineral Paint to add the color I wanted.
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The eucalyptus candles are probably my favorite piece on the table. (I will have a tutorial for those in tomorrow’s blog post.) You always need candles for an intimate meal, right?

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With a few colorful mini lights, we have touches that are not necessary, but always worth the time and effort.

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Two more of my DIY projects: a moss monogram and a chalkboard add our own personal touch to our Intimate Thanksgiving At Home Decorations.

While it will be quiet and not what we are used to-24 grand babies running around, plus 14 grown ups talking and reminiscing-it will be the perfect Thanksgiving for me and my man.

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Intimate Thanksgiving At Home Decorations can be anything that fits your personality taste and style.

How would YOU create an intimate Thanksgiving tablescape?

Thanks for joining me today. I always enjoy your visits.

Now, if you would take some time-I would love for you to visit my blogging friends. Each one has a unique style for a Thanksgiving tablescape. You are SURE to be inspired!

Meegan

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Thanksgiving Tablescape Blog Hop

Monday

Craftivity Designs / North Country Nest / 2 Bees in a Pod / My Life From Home / Dazzle While Frazzled / The Crazy Craft Lady / What Meegan Makes

Tuesday

At Home With Zan / Our Crafty Mom / Blue i Style / Life on the Bay Bush / The Magic Brush Inc / Designers Sweet Spot

Wednesday

Meet Our Life / Celebrate & Decorate / Corner 52 / My Creative Days / Frazzled Joy / An Alli Event

Thanksgiving Tips and Recipes

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Welcome to another Inspiration Monday Party! Having you here each week is such a delight.

Have you been enjoying the Fall weather and colors? It has got me thinking about preparing for family coming for Thanksgiving soon. After gathering some of my favorite links from last weeks party, I have a few Thanksgiving Tips and Recipes that we all need. 

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Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom |Redhead Can Decorate |

Refresh Restyle | What Meegan Makes

Our Southern home | Inspiration for Moms

I Should Be Mopping the Floor

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