Make Thanksgiving Memories
saveNew for 2011: Crafts, recipes, and printables for your family's Thanksgiving celebration.
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![Turkey Bowling]( "Turkey Bowling")
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![Pigs-in-Pilgrim-Hats - Image Collection]( "Pigs-in-Pilgrim-Hats - Image Collection")
Pigs-in-Pilgrim-Hats
An old fave all dressed up for Thanksgiving, these fun bites also make a great party or classroom snack.
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![Our Better Bean Casserole - Image Collection]( "Our Better Bean Casserole - Image Collection")
Our Better Bean Casserole
While this updated classic isn't quite as easy as the cream of mushroom soup version, its fresh ingredients give it a wholesomeness and flavor that's worth the extra effort!
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![Wrapped Rings - Image Collection]( "Wrapped Rings - Image Collection")
Wrapped Rings
Kids can easily wrap up a set of these colorful yarn napkin rings, which are perfect for the big meal.
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![Pasta Place Cards - Image Collection]( "Pasta Place Cards - Image Collection")
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![Corn Crisps - Image Collection]( "Corn Crisps - Image Collection")
Corn Crisps
These sweet, bite-size appetizers can be made a few hours ahead of time and stored, in a single layer, on a covered baking sheet at room temperature. To reheat the crisps, simply remove their cover and slide them into the oven at 400° for 5 to 7 minutes.
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![Rosemary Buttermilk Scones - Image Collection]( "Rosemary Buttermilk Scones - Image Collection")
Rosemary-Buttermilk Scones
Moist and savory, these scones are a lovely alternative to biscuits or rolls at the holiday table. Present them to the host in a napkin-lined basket that's ready for serving.
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![Plastic-Bag Turkey - Image Collection]( "Plastic-Bag Turkey - Image Collection")
Plastic-Bag Turkey
Dip into your recycling bin and craft cabinet for supplies, then have each tyke make a tom.
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![Sailing Ships - Image Collection]( "Sailing Ships - Image Collection")
Sailing Ships
An empty drink container makes two of these hardy vessels. Use one to hold crayons at the kids' table for mealtime doodling and others for a game. Each child uses a drinking straw to blow into the sail and make her ship travel across the table.
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![Turkey Football]( "Turkey Football")
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![Fruity Indian Pudding - Image Collection]( "Fruity Indian Pudding - Image Collection")
Fruity Indian Pudding
Our version of this baked, colonial American dessert contains apples and raisins, combined with the traditional ingredients of cornmeal and molasses.
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![Pumpkin Icebox Squares]( "Pumpkin Icebox Squares - Image Collection")
Pumpkin Icebox Squares
Orange zest adds a fruity twist to a classic Thanksgiving treat, which we've topped with a seasonally spiced whipped cream. The squares can be made up to two days in advance and stored in a tightly covered pan in the refrigerator.
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![Native American Headbands]( "Native American Headbands")
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![Turkey Stromboli - Image Collection]( "Turkey Stromboli - Image Collection")
Turkey Stromboli
Need a new idea for how to use your holiday food surplus? We've got just the solution: a holiday stromboli that's fun for kids to make.
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![Plymouth Rock Cookies - Image Collection]( "Plymouth Rock Cookies - Image Collection")
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![Cupples - Image Collection]( "Cupples - Image Collection")
Cupples
For an extra dose of harvest-season yumminess, make edible sippers, then fill them with our special holiday concoction (or your family's favorite juice).
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![The Birdie of Gratitude - Image Collection]( "The Birdie of Gratitude - Image Collection")
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Turkey Bowling
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Pigs-in-Pilgrim-Hats
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Our Better Bean Casserole
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Wrapped Rings
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Pasta Place Cards
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Corn Crisps
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Rosemary-Buttermilk Scones
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Plastic-Bag Turkey
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Sailing Ships
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Turkey Football
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Fruity Indian Pudding
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Pumpkin Icebox Squares
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Native American Headbands
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Turkey Stromboli
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Plymouth Rock Cookies
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Cupples
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The Birdie of Gratitude
