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Recipes and home decor ideas for Thanksgiving.

12 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Turkey

So you hunkered down and decided to make a big ol’ turkey this holiday…only to discover you’re left with tons of leftovers…

While you can certainly just enjoy turkey as is for days afterwards, there are tons of other ways to put that tasty turkey to use in a variety of other recipes.

From Turkey Curry to Fried Turkey and Waffles, here are 12 tasty and delicious ways to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.

12 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Turkey

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  1. Leftover Turkey Casserole
  2. Turkey Pot Pie
  3. Fried Turkey and Waffles
  4. Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
  5. Turkey Crescent Rolls
  6. Turkey Breakfast Hash
  7. Turkey Sausage Rolls
  8. Turkey Poutine
  9. Turkey Curry
  10. Leftover Turkey Salad
  11. Turkey Bacon Alfredo
  12. Basil Turkey Flatbread

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November 22, 2018 · 7:14 am

7 Adorable Ideas for Thanksgiving

Decorating and hosting Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be stressful…You can still wow your guests with simple, easy touches that A) won’t take a ton of time to make and B) won’t cost you an arm and a turkey leg!

7 Adorable Ideas for Thanksgiving

Fun for a kids table or just those who are young at heart, this Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade centerpiece is honestly the most adorable thing I’ve seen in a while! Make your little town out of cardboard boxes, then decorate with your favorite holiday balloons!

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What are you grateful for this year? Make a place for guests to write down their gratitude with this DIY Thanksgiving Embroidery Hoop Wreath. A quick and easy project to make, this is one decoration you can have out every year.

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Create a cozy atmosphere with these Faux Knit Pumpkins. Perfect for decorating the table or using as cute place cards, these little mini pumpkins are a sweet and subtle way to warm up your holiday table.

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And speaking of warming up your table, these DIY Knit Coasters will keep your table safe and protected when you start bringing out those amazing hot dishes. Not only do they look cozy and warm, but they’re a great yarn-buster (and something to do when that damn turkey is defrosting!).

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These Painted and Personalized Corn Husks are also a great way to direct people where to sit at your feast. Use gold spray paint to decorate the corn, then write the names of your guests in gold paint marker.

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Forget those paper menus…this DIY Menu Pumpkin is a cute and festive way to let your guests know what’s being served at your feast. You could even use chalkboard paint so you can reuse the pumpkin year after year!

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Finally, send guests home with a cute box full of yummy leftovers. Use paper and stamps to customize your own Disposable Thanksgiving Containers.

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November 23, 2017 · 8:16 am

14 Ways to Hygge Your Thanksgiving

Last week we talked about how to embrace the Danish lifestyle of hygge.  Are you a convert yet?  If not, today’s post might do you in!

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Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas are basically hygge by nature.  Comforting food, spending time with family and friends…all the things you probably love about Thanksgiving and Christmas are the very definition of hygge.

If you’re looking for creative and easy ways to bring hygge into your home this Thanksgiving, you don’t have to try very hard.  These 14 clever and rustic ideas are great for giving your home a comforting, warm, hygge feel that will make guests all the more thankful!

14 Ways to Hygge Your Thanksgiving

DIY Leaf Bowl

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Printable Napkin Holder

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Fabric Pumpkins

fabric pumpkins

Gold Painted Pumpkins

painted pumpkins

Heart-Stamped Leaves

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Copper Striped Candles

copper candles

Knit Coaster

knit coasters

Stuffed Fabric Pumpkins

hat pumpkins

Gold Dipped Candles

gold dipped candle

Leaf Place Holders

placecards

Gourd Candles

votives

Gratitude Sphere

thankful globe

Knit Leaves

knit leaves

Felt Garland

felt garland

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my loyal readers!  Eat and be merry this holiday season!!

With love,

Melissa

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Popcorn-Stuffed Paper Turkey

What’s more nerve wracking than a house full of family and friends?  A house full of family, friends, and their kids!  But don’t go gobbling off mad and frustrated…keep those little turkeys entertained with this super fun kids table!

Thanksgiving Kids Table

What You Need:

3-4 bags of popcorn, non-buttered

1 large paper grocery bag

2 small brown lunch bags

Hot glue gun

Scissors

White paper for frills on turkey

1. For the frill, take a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11″ white paper and cut it in half lengthwise. Fold the paper in half lengthwise and make small cuts with a pair of scissors on the folded half to create loops.

2. For the drumsticks, make one hand into a fist and stick it inside the lunch bag. With your other flat hand, press on the bag to mold and smash it down into a more rounded shape. Fill the bag 2/3 of the way with popcorn. Gather up the bottom of the bag and twist to keep it tight. Hot glue the beginning of the length of frill and wrap it around the bottom, twisted part of the lunch bag. Then hot glue the end of the white paper frill to keep it in place.

3. For the main bag, do the same thing as the drumstick to make the corners rounded. Fill the bag up full with popcorn. Fold the sides of the bag in and tuck the bottom edge under. Hot glue the edge shut. Hot glue the legs onto the sides of the “turkey.” It’s best to use a plain brown bag, but if you can only find one with writing on the outside, you can carefully turn the bag inside out and it will be just fine. Easy Peasy.

Cover the kids table with a paper table cloth and scatter crayons and markers on the table.  Have them draw what they’re thankful for or start a contest for the most creative turkey drawing.  Kids will have fun digging into the popcorn turkey while the grownups wine and dine and you won’t have to worry about kids stepping under your feet!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, ALL!

Thanks to One Charming Party for this awesome idea!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

I would just like to take this time to thank all of my wonderful readers for sticking with me through the past few years.  I simply adore this blog and I’m so glad all of you are with me for the ride!  I know life gets in the way sometime…and we’re all busy doing one thing or another, but I wanted you all to know how much I appreciate your time…even if you stop by for a few minutes.  Your kind words, suggestions, and comments do not go unappreciated, and I hope you continue to stick by The Hobbee Hive in the years to come!

Wishing you and yours a most wonderful and fruitful Thanksgiving!

With much love,

The Hob-bee Hive

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Thanksgiving Cornucopia Place Holder

Here is a beautiful way to arrange your Thanksgiving table and keep guests happy with some snack food as you finish up the gravy and heat up the green beans.

Thanksgiving Place Setting

These beautiful cornucopia place settings are almost 100 percent edible (save the paper) and will look stunning on your table.  Here’s what you need:

  • Scissors
  • White paper
  • Pens in assorted colors to match your table settings
  • 1 sugar ice cream cone per person
  • 1/3 cup assorted nuts seeds and dried fruit per person

Cut out long thin strips of paper, 8 x ¾ inches for each person.  With the scissors, curl the ends of each strip of paper, making sure to leave ample room for the name of each person.  Write the names of all your guests on the pieces of paper, and set aside to dry.  Place the sugar cone on the plate, and loosely fill the cones.  Place on the plate and let the contents slightly spill out onto the plate.  Tuck the names into each cone and place on the table where each person is supposed to sit.

If you’re feeling extra creative, soak your strips of paper in coffee for a few minutes and let dry.  This will give them a beautiful light brown color.  Instead of cutting them, rip the ends for a rustic country look that is easy and elegant.

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