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Take time to focus this Thanksgiving season on less stress and more celebration. Enjoy gathering with family and friends knowing you can use affordable decor to set a beautiful table when hosting everyone! Finds from the Dollar Store and Amazon make it all affordable while not compromising on trends! 

• Gold & Shimmer- Using gold and shimmer is a top trend for this Thanksgiving season to use and it’s easy and inexpensive to incorporate as a part of your tablescape.

• Make it Personal- Creating a personalized an individual placesetting for each person is a great way to make your guest feel special! 

• DIY Centerpiece- Best centerpiece for under $10! It’s easy, affordable and will make your table look like a seasonal sensation!

DIY Halloween Decor -DIY is a great and affordable way to go! Lanterns filled with moss and a skull makes a great centerpiece! Lighting around tree trunks, battery operated candles and signs are all great too! Decorate with pumpkins, spider and rubber snakes and you are good to go!

An Outdoor Backdrop– A backyard, a deck, patio, a barn or driveway… Any outside venue makes it easy to make it Spooktacular!! It’s easy to add spider webbing, a bonfire and candles to help make the the night feel spooky and be family friendly too!

Halloween BOOffet– Food and treats can be easy. Carmel apples, dipped pretzel sticks and donut holes! Serve hot cider and you’ve got yourself a delicious Halloween buffet of treats!

October is the perfect time in Indiana to host an outdoor party for family and friends using these easy and fun ways to celebrate Autumn!

The Ultimate Outdoor Cider Bar & Donut Station:
This a great and affordable way to celebrate Autumn with the best and most delicious orchard apples & cider!

Cozy Up:
Stack up cozy autumn blankets for guests and place close to the cider bar so guests can grab one and warm up with their cider and donuts!

Decor:
Use these Autumn inspired, affordable and easy home decor ideas to decorate your outdoor area and cider bar this October!

If you’ve never hosted a tailgate this year is the perfect time to do it! We have tips for hosting a tailgate that your friends and family will love while cheering on your favorite team!

Easy Mess Free Tailgate Grub– The best thing about tailgate food is you get to graze and eat outside! Check out these easy, mess free ways to serve your tailgate snacks and grub!

Tailgate Decor– Thinking of your tailgate as an outdoor party is a fun way to plan for decor and set up! Use these few ideas to bring team cheer and a touch of autumn  to your tailgate!

Say It Like You Mean It– Food labels, drink containers and other touches make a tailgate personal and memorable! Be sure to incorporate a few of these tricks to your next tailgate this Fall! 

Having your kiddo head off to college can be stressful and emotional for the entire family! Here are some tips to make the transition easier for everyone!

1. Have a Plan & Be Prepared- most colleges and universities have apps that give updated information about move in day, traffic patterns and what to expect when you arrive on campus. Make sure you download the app and check it for updates! 
2. “Must Haves” For A New College Student- Dorm life is a change for your kiddo! Make sure you have these items checked off your list to help your college student be ready for their new dorm life!
3. “Tips for The Goodbye”- Most definitely the hardest moment for us parents. Leaving your kiddo and saying goodbye. Here are so ways to keep it positive and memorable! Pre-write a letter to leave behind on their dorm bed. Keep it upbeat and affirming! Take a family pic/ and or pic of the family pet to place on their bulletin board or dorm desk. No lingering. Decide a time and do a quick hug and GO! This is hardest on the parents, but easiest on your college kiddo!

Textured Trends- These top trends are an easy and affordable way to incorporate color and variety to your Easter! Glass eggs, spring branches and topiary bunnies are the perfect trends to set a Spring Inspired Easter Tablescape! 

Hoppy Easter Dessert Bar- These color inspired Easter treats are quick and easy to make and will be a family favorite and look beautiful on your Easter Table!

Rejoice with Heirlooms- Incorporate family heirlooms and meaningful memories to your Easter table! Using small family treasures on your table make it special and a great way to bring past, present and future together! 

• End Zone Buffet- Set up football favorites in individual containers to makes it easy to eat and watch The Big Game!

• Touchdown- These easy and affordable tailgate desserts literally stand on their own and will be sure to score big with your guests! 

• Huddle Up- Big Day Bingo How To’s to make the Big Game a touchdown! 

The Holiday Countdown in on and we’ve got essential and easy tips for making your wrapping creative and easy! It’s in the bag…literally! Save time this holiday season with these stress free wrapping ideas! Handmade felt bags, custom baskets and small bags are all the top tends for this Christmas. Redefine wrapping by using creative containers and the gift itself as part of the wrapping! Finally, a little less holiday hustle & bustle makes for time to jingle & mingle! DIY is the way to go this year especially with COVID. Try making a heartfelt gift or wrap for each other!

September… The kickoff season to all things good…Autumn! This time of year inspires me to try everything we’ve ever wanted to try to do, but never found the time in the past. Whether it be picking apples from an orchard, baking a fresh apple pie, planting mums or starting a new DIY project – Autumn inspires us! Check out your local orchards and support them if you can. Many are hosting Fall Festivals (reservations may be required). It is the perfect way to get your family outside and enjoy the autumn weather while supporting local!