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  • A free printable Thanksgiving matching game with ten of the images flipped over, and the rest face down, with a green rectangle across it with a white text overlay that says Thanksgiving memory game.

    Thanksgiving Matching Game – Free Printable Memory Game

    Looking for a fun, screen-free activity for your kids this Thanksgiving? Try giving them this free printable Thanksgiving matching game. There are 20 matching pairs of images in this memory game. The pictures feature Thanksgiving symbols, foods, and plants. For more free printables this season, be sure to get these additional Thanksgiving printables (word search, word…

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  • Three free Thanksgiving printables fanned out over an orange background. Each of these printables is a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt.

    Free Printable Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt – Fun Activity for Kids

    Looking for a fun Thanksgiving activity for kids? Get this free printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt! It’s great for children of all ages. The scavenger hunt features 12 items you might see during this time of year. Each of the objects in this free printable for Thanksgiving has a picture of the item, with its name…

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    DIY Tree Centerpiece – Fall Table Decor – Thanksgiving Tablescape

    If you love inexpensive craft ideas for fall, try making this DIY tree centerpiece. It’s easy to make and will look great as a part of any Thanksgiving tablescape. For this DIY fall decor project I wanted to make use of the vibrant leaf colors that come with the change of the seasons. This color…

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  • Thanksgiving centerpiece with pumpkins, leaves and ears of edible Indian corn.

    Indian Corn Cakes – Harvest Cake Recipe – Thanksgiving Centerpiece

    These Indian corn cakes will really brighten up your Thanksgiving table. This edible centerpiece is part baking, part DIY, and totally delicious. It’s also a great way to engage kids in a cooking project that they will love. They’ll enjoy the process of making this Indian corn cake recipe, and I’m sure they’ll enjoy eating…

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  • Plate of Thanksgiving autumn leaf cookies.

    Autumn Leaf Cookies – A Thanksgiving Cookie Recipe for Fall

    Make these autumn leaf cookies to bring the color of leaves and the feel of fall to your Thanksgiving holiday table. I used a basic sugar cookie dough but added some pumpkin pie spice and a splash of pumpkin pie spice flavored coffee creamer to give a delicate pumpkin flavor to the cookies. To celebrate…

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  • What are the November National Days? – Get the List to Find Out!

    What are the November National Days? – Get the List to Find Out!

    Thanksgiving isn’t the only reason to celebrate in November. There are over 230 November national days this month! This list features both national days and international days in November. There are days dedicated to food and drinks, awareness campaigns, animals, objects, special observances and more! Some of these special days in November have links to…

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    Free November Word Search Printable – National Days Word Find

    Looking for a fun indoor activity to do now that the cooler autumn days have arrived? Try solving this free November word search printable of national days.  There are 18 national days hidden in this free word search. You can find the national days in November in all directions, including diagonally. Use the November word search…

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  • A square with four November national food days featured in it including National Doughnut Day in the top left corner, National Deviled Egg Day in the top right corner, National Sandwich Day in the bottom left corner and National Candy Day in the bottom right corner.

    November Food Holidays – List of National Food Days in November

    Thanksgiving isn’t the only occasion that celebrates food this month! If you are a foodie, you’ll love this list of November food holidays. From National Candy Day to National Espresso Day, every national day in November has at least one food or drink associated with it. Keep reading to learn out more about the national food…

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    Straw Hat Scarecrow Wreath – Easy DIY Fall Door Decoration

    This adorable DIY straw hat scarecrow door decoration will usher in the fall and be festive all season long. There’s so many opportunities for crafting and decorating over these next few months. Hanging a fall or Halloween wreath to decorate your front door is the perfect way to greet guests! This is an easy and inexpensive…

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    National Gratitude Month – Ways to Show Gratitude This November

    Did you know that the month of November is National Gratitude Month? This probably comes as no shock, since Thanksgiving, a day of practicing gratitude, is one of the major holidays this month. As November arrives, make sure you’re celebrating gratitude all month long, not just on the Thanksgiving holiday. There’s so many ways to…

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  • A circular plate filled with a homemade nachos recipe that has tortilla chips with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cheese, kidney beans, avocado and corn on top, with a small ramekin of guacamole on top garnished with cilantro and more diced tomatoes.

    National Nacho Day – Learn Fun Facts about Nachos to Celebrate!

    November 6 is the perfect day to make a big plate of nachos, because it’s National Nacho Day! If you need recipe inspiration, scroll to the bottom of the page to get an easy nachos recipe. This flavorful appetizer hails from Mexico and makes a great snack during the Super Bowl, Cinco De Mayo, and…

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  • An orange circle with a white text overlay that says easy DIY Halloween party decor in the center of a collage of four easy to make Halloween decorations including an old man cactus with googly eyes, Halloween candy jars, a brain cactus in a skeleton and two wine cork pumpkins.

    30 Halloween Party Decorations – Easy DIY Crafts for Halloween

    Looking for a creative way to decorate for Halloween? Try making one of the 30 DIY Halloween party decorations below.  There are ideas for both indoor and outdoor Halloween party decorations. Many of the decor ideas reuse items you probably already have in your home and the rest can be made inexpensively from items you…

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  • Three free printable scavenger hunts fanned out on top of each other across an orange background.

    Free Printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt – Fun Activity for Kids

    Looking for a fun activity for Halloween? Try solving this free printable Halloween scavenger hunt!  This scavenger hunt features 12 items you will find during the holiday season. Each of the objects in this free printable for Halloween has a picture of the item, with its name underneath. This printable scavenger hunt features seasonal foods…

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  • A woman wearing a DIY scarecrow costume for Halloween, holding a plastic jack-o-lantern filled with candy, standing against a purple wall with paper bats on it.

    DIY Halloween Costumes for Adults – Last Minute Costume Ideas

    There are countless retail Halloween costumes that you can purchase for your adult Halloween party, but why not make your own DIY Halloween costumes instead? With a few supplies and a bit of creativity, you can come up with something that no one else at the party will likely be wearing. Maybe you’re looking for…

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    20+ Spooky Halloween Cocktails – Creative Holiday Drink Recipes

    Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? Try making one of the 20+ Halloween cocktails below to set the mood and impress your guests. In this list you’ll find Halloween martinis and drinks served on the rocks. They are all visually stunning, and have a wide range of flavor profiles. Some of the cocktail…

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  • A spray can labeled "Halloween" that sprays out bats.

    Halloween Quotes and Graphics – 75 Sayings to Set a Mood

    Celebrate Halloween this year with this selection of Halloween quotes and graphics! They are perfect for sharing with friends and setting the mood. These quotes encompass a wide range of emotions. There are spooky, inspiring, funny and scary quotes in this list. Some are recognizable quotes from movies and TV, while others may be new…

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  • A spooky human skull in a pile of fall leaves and embers to celebrate the history of Samhain.

    Samhain Traditions – What is Samhain and Why is it Still Relevant Today

    As we draw closer to Halloween you’re probably going to hear the term Samhain often. Let’s do a deep dive on what it is, and which Samhain traditions are still practiced today. Halloween isn’t all about carving pumpkins, making DIY costumes, mixing spooky cocktails and taking your kids trick-or-treating for candy. In fact, historically Halloween…

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  • Three free Halloween word search printables fanned out across a black background.

    Free Halloween Word Search Printable – with Answer Key Included

    October is here, and with it come DIY Halloween costumes for adults, lots of themed craft projects and our free Halloween word search printable! This puzzle is the latest addition to our collection of free holiday word searches. The 21 words hidden in this Halloween word find puzzle are related to foods, activities and decor…

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  • Various symbols of Halloween, including ghosts, bats, and jack o lanterns on an orange background.

    Halloween Symbols – Learn their History & Meanings on Halloween

    Throughout the month of October, you’re likely to see lots of Halloween symbols. During the fall, stores and homes are filled with these images. They are present in everything from the Halloween decorations we use to the food we eat, and even the cocktails we drink during this time of year. Though we see the symbols…

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  • A square filled with Halloween matching game printable cards, with an orange circle in the center of them that has a white bubble text overlay that says free Halloween memory game.

    Halloween Memory Game – Free Printable – 20 Matching Pairs

    Looking for a fun Halloween activity for your kids this year? Get this free printable Halloween memory game! There are 20 matching pairs of images in this memory game. The pictures feature items that are symbolic of Halloween and popular Halloween foods.  This Halloween matching game is great for younger kids, and could be adapted for…

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  • A collage of spooky Halloween martinis including a blood martini, a black widow martini, a candy corn martini, a witches brew martini, a black magic martini and a caramel apple cider martini.

    15+ Halloween Martinis – List of Spooky Cocktail Recipes

    Want to make a tasty and impressive holiday-themed cocktail for your next Halloween party? Try making one of the Halloween martinis below! There’s over 15 different martinis in this cocktail list. Some are vibrant colors, while others have creative Halloween cocktail garnishes. You’ll find a wide range of flavors in these Halloween cocktail recipes, because…

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    Black Cat Quotes – The Best Quotes to Celebrate Black Cats

    Are you a cat person? Do you believe black cats are good luck? If yes, check out this list of the best black cat quotes to show your love! Some of these quotes about black cats are funny, some are sentimental, and others are inspirational. No matter what mood you’re in, we’ve got a quote…

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  • Dirt pudding dessert cups with leaves, worms and pumpkins.

    Halloween Dirt Cups – Pumpkin Patch Pudding Dirt Cup Dessert

    These Halloween dirt cups are a fun and easy dessert made with chocolate pudding, crushed Oreo cookies, and candy garnishes.  This dessert recipe is the perfect way to let the kids join in with making holiday treats. Since there is no baking or heating necessary, and the decorating is easy, and even the youngest kids…

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  • An orange circle with a white text overlay in it that says free printable Halloween coloring pages, over a collage of four Halloween coloring sheets including a ghost and spider coloring page, pumpkin coloring sheet, ghost coloring page and a witch coloring sheet.

    35+ Free Printable Halloween Coloring Sheets (PDF & JPG)

    Looking for a fun Halloween activity that the whole family will enjoy? Get the 35+ free printable Halloween coloring sheets. You’ll find many Halloween symbols featured in these free coloring pages including black cats, witches, jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, bats, ghosts, spiders and more! These Halloween coloring pages are great for all ages. Some have designs with…

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  • Three Halloween word scrambles fanned out across a purple background. Each Halloween scramble has green text at the top, the scramble in the center, and a word bank a the bottom.

    Halloween Word Scramble Printable – Free Halloween Printable

    There are so many ways to celebrate Halloween, from carving pumpkins to making spooky cocktails and dressing up in costumes. Try solving this free Halloween word scramble printable for another fun way to celebrate this year. There are 21 Halloween words featured in this holiday word puzzle that describe different aspects of the holiday. Some words refer…

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  • Ghostbuster Cocktail for Halloween with Whipped Cream Ghosts

    Ghostbuster Cocktail for Halloween with Whipped Cream Ghosts

    This Ghostbuster cocktail is not only impressive looking, but this spooky drink is fun and easy to make too. For many seasonal drinks, the Halloween cocktail garnishes are what sets the tone, and this Ghostbuster cocktail is no exception. It has a spooky whipped cream ghost garnish! Keep reading for the recipe for this spooky…

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