DIY Cooking at Home

Thanksgiving is a week away, can you believe it?! So do you, like the dad on A Christmas Story , love turkey? Or are you more of a side dish person? Me: When it comes to turkey, I'm like...meh. But the sides? Oh, the sides...I dream about the mashed potatoes and stuffing, mixed with gravy and cranberry relish. Not to mention all of my other favorites, which I've listed here for you. So if you haven't planned your menu yet, or if you offered to bring a side to your family's potluck but don't know what to make, here are my family's traditional Thanksgiving side dishes. Broccoli Casserole Baked Apples Baked Acorn Squash Roasted Brussel Sprouts (simply toss in olive oil and kosher salt and roast on a baking sheet until fork-tender...yummmmm.) Photo Credit: Dishmaps My mouth is watering now...I can't wait until next week!

Hi there, how was your weekend? Hope you had a great one! We enjoyed the beautiful weather a bit on Sunday with a 2-mile hike and lunch out with the kids. Unfortunately, we had planned on hiking some more after lunch, but our littlest got a tummy ache so we headed home. Anyway, I started feeling a bit overwhelmed about the impending holiday season last night, and spent some time mapping out how to get everything done. I thought maybe you might be feeling the same, so I gathered up my Thanksgiving ideas here in one spot for you to use as a Thanksgiving survival guide. Thanksgiving Photo Centerpiece No-Sew Burlap Table Runner Placecards to Buy or DIY Problem-Solving Thanksgiving Crafts Unique Thanksgiving Table Linens Set a Beautiful Thanksgiving Table by Mixing and Matching Tableware 14 Gorgeous Thanksgiving Tablescapes Decorations for the Kids' Table Table Setting with Indian Corn For more awesome ideas, follow my Thanksgiving Pinterest board!