We love Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving the same amount, just in different ways. And TBH, the second Halloween is over we start thinking about who’s coming, how we’re decorating, and what we’re eating. Here are some of our favorite ways from Think.Make.Share and our friends at Ideas & Inspiration to celebrate how grateful we are for the amazing people (and pies) that make our lives better.
Our favorite ideas for Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving
Fancy up your feast
We rounded up some of our favorite table-decorating ideas right here. And of course there’s more:
- Fabulous Hallmark Photo Stylist Andy N. offers tips for DIY Fall Floral arrangements
- Tobe R. puts a stylish spin on table decorations
- And she demonstrates how to make an easy, organic centerpiece inspired by the produce section
Eat dessert first
We’ll put it out there: It is not Thanks- or Friendsgiving without pie. Some ideas to try:
- Pie Crust Inspo: 15 easy Thanksgiving pie Crust Designs
- Cheddar Thyme Apple Pie: Cheddar Thyme Apple Pie Recipe
- A twist on a tradition: Ginger Pumpkin Pie Recipe
- Different tastes: 6 new Thanksgiving pies you’ve gotta try
- One for the road: It’s better to bake too much than too little. Craft up some super-cute and perfectly pie-sized takeout boxes.
Give thanks for all the things
- Turn your thanks into decorations with DIY Gratitude branches and our gratitude tree centerpiece.
- Download a pretty Thanksgiving list to remind yourself why you’re grateful.
- Give a gratitude journal to each of your guests.
- Download our free label and make your own Gratitude Jar.
Drink and be happy
Themed cocktails are the best. Try the Harvest Moon or any of these holiday cocktails—four hot and four cool, to suit the weather outside or the vibe inside.
Keep the kids happy
Occupy the kiddos—or sneak over and make your own stuff. We’ve got downloadable activities and craft ideas.
Most of all, we’re grateful for you. Thanks for reading and sharing your ideas. We love to see them! (Just tag @think.make.share.)
First off I would like to say wonderful blog! I had a quick question which I’d like to ask if
you don’t mind. I was curious to find out how you center yourself and clear your thoughts prior to writing.
I have had trouble clearing my mind in getting my thoughts
out. I do enjoy writing however it just seems like the first 10 to
15 minutes are lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or hints?
Different writers have different methods. A few to try:
—Start with free writing a few pages—just start writing and don’t stop for 3-5 minutes or 3 handwritten pages, even if it means writing “I don’t know what to write” over and over.
—Begin by making a list of the ideas you want to cover. Flesh each of the ideas out bit by bit, then weave them into a story.
—Procrastinate until just before your deadline. You’ll have no choice but to start writing immediately.
I prefer the last technique.
—Trish