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10 Nutty Characters Found at Every Thanksgiving Table
Thankful blessings, the delicious aroma of roasted turkey wafting through the house, the whole family seated around the dining room table enjoying a homemade feast; these are the ways I look fondly upon Thanksgiving. The Martha Stewart in me believes this is a reality that I can accomplish each holiday season. After hosting and cooking…
Easter Table Decorating Ideas
Cute bunnies, colorful eggs and delicious candy -those are just a few of our favorite things about Easter! With this joyful holiday just around the corner, weve come up with a few decorating tips to help moms transform an ordinary dining table into an Easter party masterpiece. 1. Sweet Table Settings
Homemade Thanksgiving Table Decorations
As you prepare to set your Thanksgiving table, consider getting crafty and adding a personal touch by making your own Thanksgiving table decorations! By incorporating fall foliage, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and the colors of fall into your homemade decorations, your table will be festive and seasonal, setting a beautiful stage for sharing a fabulous meal. Homemade Place Cards
Summer is for Dining Al Fresco
While dining out one night at Mario Batalis Babbo, he said to me the pearl Crostada is Love. Yes, my friends, food is love, so serve it up!! Summer love can be found everywhere; in the flowers, in the air, in the water, all the elements. We are particularly lucky to be served up love by the earth with the bounty of food Mother Nature provides. In preparing for summer, I love planting with my children. We plant fresh herbs (although my sage is the lone survivor) and flowers (my sunflowers are late bloomers). With each dig into the soil, Im more amazed at how it all works. We put a seed into soil, add water, sunshine and it grows into something we can eat. Thats a simple recipe for success.
How to Teach Kids Good Table Manners
It is important to start practicing healthy habits early on, so that they become part of our routine as we grow older. Good table manners are among these. Good table manners and healthy eating habits go hand in hand. Here are some steps you could follow to teach kids good table manners. In the process, you will also be raising kids who are less fussy at the dinner table.