I am so thankful for so many things in my life!  I have such a wonderful family and great friends that I cherish!  I want to thank everyone who takes the time to read and comment on my posts.  I truly hope that everyone has a wonderful week!

I love inspirational quotes and poems so here is something for everyone to enjoy!

Be Thankful
By Author Unknown

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made a difference.

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

If you still need a couple of ideas for your Thanksgiving tablescape, here are a couple of quick and easy ideas.

Use twigs to make this creative tablescape.

Here is another creative idea.

Instructions can be found here.

Whether you need a break from all of the holiday planning, want to have a relaxing night with friends or you need something new to spice up your holiday….here are some great cocktail recipes to try.

Pumpkin Pie

• 1 part kahlua
• 1 part spiced pumpkin pie filling
• 2 parts coconut rum
• 4 parts cold milk
• 6 ice cubes
• Garnish with cinnamon

Put everything but the cinnamon in a blender. Mix on high. Serve in graham cracker crust highball glasses and sprinkle the top with cinnamon.

If you are daring, try this:

Turkey Shooter

• 3 parts Wild Turkey
• 1 part crème de methe

Chill both ingredients. Pour the Wild Turkey into a brandy snifter then carefully float the crème de methe on top. The whiskey will warm you up while the mint flavor keeps you cool.

Turkey Trot

• 1 part bourbon
• 2 parts 7-Up
• 2 parts cranberry juice

Mix everything in a highball glass and drink on the rocks.

Enjoy!!!

Recipes - FoodVu

I saw this at No Fuss Fabulous and had to share it!  What a great idea for a Christmas breakfast, a slumber party or a shower brunch.

The New Moon movie premieres this week and I am so excited to see it.  I didn’t read the books when the first movie came out but a friend talked me into starting them and I was hooked!

Here is some inspiration if you are throwing a New Moon party:

Vampire Kiss Martini; Vampire Cocktail; Vampire Bites; Party favors;  Vampire Wine; New Moon cupcakes

The Hostess Blog has some GREAT printables to use for a party.

Little Ant Design featured these labels.

Enjoy the movie and of course, please share any New Moon parties that you have!

I love when I have great parties sent to me!!  Lisa sent me her Secret Agent Spy party and she really did a great job with all of the details!

Of course I love the Secret Spy Sweet Buffet.

She had some great food ideas like this “Question Bread”.

Look at this GREAT cake and she used a sparkler to light it.  How clever!!!

Be sure to check out all of her other great details to the party here.

Thanks for sharing Lisa!

I love great finds for parties and celebrations.  These Amuse-bouche Spoons would be great to use for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years.

You can purchase them from Sur La Table here.

I came across this picture of a wonderful candy bar for a wedding.

I “LOVE”  how they filled the letters with candy too.

Peppermint Ice Cream Bonbons……..Do I need to say much more?

These would be perfect for a variety of holiday parties.

Find this great and easy recipe here.

This week Sesame Street is celebrating their 40th anniversarty and I thought I would share a couple of great ideas that incorporate this show.

I am completely in AWE with these cake pops from Bakerella.  I only wish I could make those!!!

I love the candy buffet that Jen at Hostess With the Mostess did!

You can find instructions on how to make these Elmo cupcakes here.

Be sure to check out the Elmo and Abby party that we had last year for my twin girls!

Sunny days……