Toast to the Host!

- Gobble Gobble - 

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(free printable here)

I love Thanksgiving.  Everything about it.  Family, food, Fall weather, laughter, a reason to celebrate everything that you are thankful for in life, without having to buy presents.

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...there really is something magical about taking the back roads home... 

Turkey Day is upon us and let's admit it, it is the hostess with the mostest that pulls the day together for the fam and friends.

Although I did set my table for the holiday (you just never know when someone might stop in!) I will not be entertaining on Thursday.  However, while the hamster was turning with ideas, I came across some that I did incorporate.

Simple, Elegant, & Cheap.

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Thankful, Grateful & Blessed

Free printables.  Stumbled across these fun placecards, menus, and food labels (they also have cupcake toppers, but I don't bake... at least you wouldn't want me to).  Just print on white card stock, cut, and done.  How simple right?  Your guests now know what is on the menu, what that casserole is, and where they need to sit.

Next:

Bring the outdoors in.

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The next project involves tree branches, leaves, & gold spray paint ($4).  Gather these items, spray a coat on each, let them dry, and there ya have it.  Accent pieces for anything that needs to be decorated.  I added these to my buffet, dinning table, & bar area.

Side note: don't let the dogs help... they run off with the decorations... 

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Another super simple trick for an easy Thanksgiving.  All you need is two things: ribbon & utensils.  You can tie 'em in a knot, you can tie 'em in a bow... just don't throw them over your shoulder, there is a knife there.

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Being a host can be stressful.  You often spend so much time worrying about the house, food, invitations, etc. that you forget about yourself.  Don't.  You want to make sure you look just as fabulous as your house! 

Again, just like everything else, keep it simple.  Don't over think it, that is when time is wasted (and we all know being a host you have no time to waste!).  You want to be cute & comfy.

My go to is a poncho, suede leggings (aka "my fat pants"), & boots.

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Forever 21

$33

Each item you can find $35 or under, and you will be wearing them more than once I know! On Thanksgiving it is key to be comfy with all the running around and consumption of food.  These items will help you stay cute & comfy!

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H&M

$35

Boots.  Gotta love some good boots at a good price.  These can be found at 6pm.com, the kicker, these prices fluctuate daily so if you like it, buy it.

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6PM.com

$30  

From my porch to yours, I hope that everyone has a safe and fabulous Thanksgiving surrounded by the people, porches & food you love!

...gobble til you wobble... 

cheers!

-W
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