Layered Pumpkin and Ice Cream Pie with Printable Thanksgiving Checklist

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This Layered Pumpkin and Ice Cream Pie is perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert table. It stays in the freezer until it's ready to serve, so it can be made well over a week in advance. Plus...this recipe makes TWO!

#Feast4All #CollectiveBias

Every year, I challenge myself to come up with as many make-ahead dishes as I possibly can for Thanksgiving dinner. Since becoming the annual hostess of the big day in our family, I handle about 70% of the menu {my mom still won't budge on the turkey...that bird is hers}. Having a one-oven kitchen makes me get creative with some recipes that I can prepare in advance. This Layered Pumpkin and Ice Cream Pie is perfect! Check out the recipe below and download a free printable Thanksgiving checklist to get organized for your big day, too.

Shaped Thanksgiving Rolls

These three options for Shaped Thanksgiving Rolls all came out of one bag of Rhodes Dinner Rolls. They were all simple to create and your guests will LOVE them!

These rolls were so fun to make...we did created them as a family. Check out the tutorials I created over on the Rhodes Blog here.

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Inspiration Monday

How is it already November? Before we know it, we'll be carving a turkey, trimming a tree and then ushering in 2015. Let's enjoy these next few weeks of fall with some amazing inspiration from all of you talented bloggers. We're so happy you always join us.

Yesterday, I shared fifteen fall breakfast dishes that were linked up to last week's party. They were all so delicious-looking, click here to check them all out.

To search all of our features and faves, use hashtag #InspirationMonday,

and feel free to follow us all on social media via our blogs. AND, be sure to tweet your links using our #InspirationMonday hashtag, as well. We LOVE retweeting your awesomeness! When you party with us, you're always seen on all seven blogs...but only have to link up to one!

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Fall Breakfast Dishes

Happy Saturday Morning! Who is hungry for some fall breakfast dishes that will send you into delicious autumnal heaven? Check out these fifteen amazing ones!

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Each one of these yummy recipes was linked up to this week's Inspiration Monday Party! They're filled with all of the flavors of fall...and then some. Check them out below>>

Free Facebook Timeline Covers for Thanksgiving

These free Facebook Timeline Covers for Thanksgiving are the perfect way to dress up your profile for November.

 Tomorrow begins a month of all things Thanksgiving. I'll be honest, in the past, I never have made it past days two or three on the posting of what I'm thankful for on Facebook. It's not that I'm not thankful...I'm just forgetful. I thought this might be a fun way to participate without actually participating. I'm, indeed, very thankful for so much.

Download yours below. Six styles to choose from.

One Bookshelf Styled Three Ways

This one bookshelf, styled three ways, is such a great piece.
I'm sharing some shelf styling tips along with details of these three looks below.

I love double duty pieces...but triple duty? Yes, please.
This versatile bookcase has made its way around our house. See how we've really put it to the test. And let me know which way is your fave! 

My Day at Bigelow Tea Headquarters

This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Bigelow Tea. All opinions are mine alone.

I just love Bigelow Tea. I'm so happy to have had the chance to spend some time at their headquarters immersing myself in everything Bigelow. 

It. Was. Awesome.

Bigelow is America's classic, family-owned tea blender. Tea is their passion. It started in 1945, when Ruth Campbell Bigelow created America's first specialty tea, "Constant Comment", and continues today with that same level of commitment. Bigelow is American made by an American Family; an American Company for the American consumer.

I was absolutely honored to be on this trip, both to New York and Connecticut. I'm now in love with the Bigelow Tea company more than ever...it was such an amazing experience seeing firsthand how this company operates. I was beyond impressed. Check out the details below>>>

Orange and Spice Pound Cake

Thanks so much to Collective Bias, Inc. and Bigelow for inspiring this deliciousness. 

All opinions are mine alone.

This Orange and Spice Pound Cake was inspired by Bigelow's Orange and Spice Tea blend. 

It's the perfect holiday (or anytime) treat.

Not only does this Orange and Spice Pound Cake have Bigelow Tea in it...it also has an entire orange, pureed into it and is topped off with a yummy glaze. Check out the recipe (and its super fun inspiration) below>>>

Inspiration Monday

Who is ready to be ridiculously inspired? From recipes to projects to FUN, we're constantly amazed by all of the awesomeness linked up here every week. Thank you all for partying with us week in and week out. It just wouldn't be a party without ya! 

This week, here at I Should Be Mopping the Floor, one of my posts was filled with some delicious fall pasta dishes...all of which were linked up to last week's party. Check them out here. 

To search all of our features and faves, use hashtag #InspirationMonday,

and feel free to follow us all on social media via our blogs. AND, be sure to tweet your links using our #InspirationMonday hashtag, as well. We LOVE retweeting your awesomeness! When you par-tay with us, you're always seen on all seven blogs...but only have to link up to one!

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Free Printable Leftover Labels

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These free printable leftover labels are sure to put a smile on your Thanksgiving guests' faces! Fill the tins up with all of the leftover deliciousness of the special day, label them, and send them home with everyone. Because what's Thanksgiving without the seasonal yumminess to enjoy later?

I'm not going to lie. For the last five years that I've hosted the big day, my go to leftover receptacle has been an old Cool Whip container or butter tub. It got the job done. No disrespect to plastic tubs everywhere, but, I've decided to step up my game a bit this year. I created these circular free printable leftover labels to jazz up foil containers. Download your own free printable leftover labels below. They come in two designs and two sizes. I've got info on the foil containers, too.

Fall Color Trends for the Home

There are so many ways to transition decor between seasons. Check out my Fall Color Trends for the Home below, along with some fantastic decorating ideas from Hunter Douglas and Décorview.

Fall is just the best, dontcha think? I got to experience real fall last week on my trip to New York and Connecticut. Down here in Texas, we have to truck in fall by the pallet-load (AKA: our make-shift pumpkin patches). Our leaves just don't quite have the punch of a northern fall. But man...last week, I was in autumnal paradise. Some of the other ladies on my trip giggled at me taking photos of trees and leaves...but, y'all, WOW. Just gorgeous. When decorating for fall, I love to take my cue from nature...and let those beautiful colors just glow amongst the neutral backdrop in my home. Below, I'm sharing some simple ways to incorporate seasonal decor as well as transition between the seasons in your home.

Perfect Pasta Dishes for Autumn

There was some delicousness linked up at this week's party! 

I found lots of perfect pasta dishes for autumn and thought I'd share them with you today in one spot. I've truly never met a carb I didn't love.

 Do you love carbs as much as me? A couple of years ago, I went on a low carb plan...it totally back-fired on me. I think I love them even more now! And pasta is my favorite carb of all! Check out all these ooey-gooey, saucy, and comforting pasta dishes...perfect for your fall menus! Thanks to all of the bloggers who linked these amazing dishes up to this week's Inspiration Monday party! Check them out below>>>

Spinach Brownies with Pumpkin Frosting (And other ways to get kids eating veggies!)

Yes. Spinach Brownies. You read that right. Spinach. Brownies.

Sounds weird...but you will LOVE these {and so will your kids!}. 

And everyone will get a nice dose of Vitamins K, A, and more...

wrapped up in a deliciously moist brownie!

According to the State of the Plate report, 9 out of 10 people in the United States do not get the proper amount of vegetables today. Adding veggies to unexpected places is one way to ensure your family will get their daily dose. See this recipe, along with other tips and tricks for getting kids to eat their veggies, below.

Inspiration Monday

Welcome to the party! Hoping you're having a great weekend...or start to your week. I've been resting up after an amazing trip to NYC, sponsored by Bigelow Tea. I can't wait to tell you more about my trip...from delicious TEA-riffic inspiration to lots of fun in the city, there's so many memories and inspiration that I'm still just overflowing with!

#BigelowVIP #cbias

{above: me on The Highline in NYC}

And speaking of inspiration...this party is where you can find boatloads of it! Join all 7 of us every week right here…where we search for our favorites and feature through out the week on all social media outlets.

To search our features, use hashtag #InspirationMonday,

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Free Printable Mini Fall Banner

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Get ready for the sweetest lil' mini fall banner, y'all. This one is petite and perfect for a tiny touch of autumn just about anywhere. It's also double sided, so perfect for a cake topper, too. Download yours below.

This mini banner is perfect for lots of fall fun...wreaths, cakes, or just draped over the corner of some artwork or a mirror. I put these kind of banners everywhere, y'all! Download your fall banner below.

25 Free Thanksgiving Fonts

These 25 Free Thanksgiving Fonts are full of deliciousness and fun! They're perfect for your invitations, menus, place cards, printables, and more. I'm also including some tips on pairing these fonts with others...for a really sweet look. Check out these free Thanksgiving Fonts below.

As you probably know, I'm a bit of a font geek. But of all of the font collections on this site, I think the fall ones are my absolute favorite. This collection of free Thanksgiving fonts has the perfect mix of everything...perfect for just about anything Thanksgiving-related. Check them all out below (and they're all FREE!)>>>

Glazed Pumpkin Spiced Bundt Cake

This Glazed Pumpkin Spiced Bundt Cake will make you want to throw on a scarf and zip up your boots...it's all kinds of fall! This cake is made super moist and autumn-y with International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Creamer. So, you know it's good.

#PumpkinDelight #Idelight

I just love bundt cakes! My mom made them for years and I think they're a southern staple on a dessert table. And who can forget the movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" with the BUNDT cake gift?!? Cracks me up every time.

I have been tinkering with bundt cake recipes for Thanksgiving and I think I've found the perfect one. This cake was inspired by the pumpkin bundt cake over on Heather Cristo's blog, here. I put my own spin on it to make it more to my family's taste preferences. I love having a cake amidst pie central on turkey day...not everyone is a pie person! Check out the recipe below>>>

DIY Halloween Treat Bag

This DIY Halloween Treat Bag is a simple craft that will 

bring a smile to your little ghost or goblin's face!

 This little bag was so fun to put together...and a nice little alternative to the plastic pumpkin head {plus, hey...lots more room for candy in this thing, y'all}! See how I created it below.

Inspiration Monday

It FINALLY feels like fall here in Texas, y'all. It took awhile...but autumn has arrived! And I couldn't be more excited to experience the east coast version of fall when I head out in the morning to NYC! I'm super excited to head up there with some bloggy friends as well as the amazing folks from Collective Bias and Bigelow Tea. Follow along on the fun this week via my Instagram feed here.

Back to the PARRRR-TAY! Join all seven of us every week right here…where we search for our favorites and feature the fun throughout the week on all social media outlets.

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Last week, I rounded up some fun Halloween printables from last week's party (along with a few from some other talented bloggers out there):

Click here to check out the fun!

This week's party features were chosen by Julie from Redhead Can Decorate .com. 
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Ultimate Free Halloween Printable Round Up

I love me a good free Halloween printable! I rounded up some of my faves...both from last week's Inspiration Monday party and from my bloggy friends (and from me!). 

Are you a printable fanatic, too?! I love them (you can tell be the many that are in my archives...I collect them and I make them). Below you'll find a boat load of free Halloween printables...ready to print and enjoy! BOO!

Halloween Mini Banner: Five Minute Craft

I've used this Halloween Mini Banner in the photos of several posts. A few of you asked where I bought it. It was actually a quick five minute craft! I thought I'd share the tutorial for it below>>>

I love a good mini banner. I put them across wreaths, on the corners of mirrors, on top of chalkboards...pretty much EVERYWHERE! And this one was so simple to make. Here's how I did it>>>

Adopt a Dog and Bring Home the Love

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Last January, we decided to adopt a dog...and our lives have been incredibly enriched because of it! October is Pet Adoption Month. There are so many dogs in shelters just waiting to be in their forever homes...it's a great time to make one a part of your own family! #PedigreeGives #CollectiveBias

We were so happy to welcome our beautiful, five-year-old standard dachshund, Chloe, into our home at the beginning of 2014. She was a rescue dog. We adopted her from a local pet sanctuary where she had been for quite some time. She's been the most amazing addition to our family and we just love her to pieces. This month, Pedigree and Sam's Club are helping dogs in shelters with lots of bowls of food! More about our sweet girl and this wonderful promotion for pets below.>>>

Pumpkin and Pecan Blondies

Ay-yi-yi. These Pumpkin and Pecan Blondies are a little slice of heaven.

I now think I love blondies more than brownies (gasp!).

Are you shocked? I made another pumpkin recipe but didn't add cinnamon chips! I think they're absolutely delicious...but I really liked the simplicity of these blondies without them. Plus, the pecans are super southern-y and fallish to me. Check out these delicious Pumpkin and Pecan Blondies in all of their glory below>>>

Inspiration Monday

It's FALL! Time for puffer vests, boots and chili!

'Tis the season for comfort food. Apples, cinnamon, pumpkin and caramel are at the top of my favorites flavors right now. Our love for fall is definitely reflected in today's linky party features!

Are you ready for fall or are you mourning the loss of summer?

We feature lots of your projects during the duration of the party via social media.To search for features, use #InspirationMonday. Feel free to follow along via our blogs below: I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Refresh Restyle

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  Check out the feature fun below>>>

Free Printable Halloween Lunch Box Jokes

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Your kids will crack themselves up when they find these Free Printable Halloween Lunch Box Jokes in their lunch boxes. There are eight jokes included. You can download either the black and white or color versions of these lunch box jokes.

Q: What do ghosts eat for dessert? A: Ice SCREAM!

Bwahaha...my kids just can't get enough of corny jokes!

I love sticking these in their lunch boxes so they can share them with their classmates at lunch time. I *may* be the cause of sending the cafeteria into "Level 0 Talking" on a regular basis. Download your own set of Halloween lunch box jokes below.

Candy Corn Recipes and Projects

These Candy Corn Recipes and Projects were all linked up at this week's Inspiration Monday party. Grab your sweet tooth...there's something for everyone!

 As I was perusing the links from this week's party, I noticed a whole lot of candy corn fun! Check out all of these adorably sweet Candy Corn Recipes and Projects>>>

Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies

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These Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies were based off of my friend, Amanda's, world-renowned chocolate chip cookies. I can't believe I didn't think to do this sooner. Because they are...AMAZING. These Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies will be your new go-to fall treat!

So, Amanda makes chocolate chip cookies that are incredible. I first tasted them on a church retreat about ten years ago. And by that time, she was already famous for them (okay, just in our circles...but you know what I mean). She went on to selling the dough for these every year around the holidays to all of us so we could each get our fix. Funny, before Amanda's cookies, I had always sworn I wouldn't ever love a chocolate chip cookie that didn't have pecans in it (I'm southern...we put pecans in errrrry-thing, y'all). But then, I had Amanda's cookies and they won me over. 

Someone finally convinced her to put the cookie recipe in our church class cookbook. While I'm not 100% sure Amanda would still be my friend if I posted that recipe here...I finally took the plunge and put my own spin on these in the form of Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies. I seriously have no idea why I didn't do this sooner. The fall flavors in this cookie are like cookie nirvana, y'all. And although it has oats, it's definitely not an oatmeal-tasting cookie. You hardly notice the oats...I think they're just for texture. Whatever their purpose, it all just works together. Check out the recipe for these Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies below>>>

Halloween Coffee Bar with World Market Goodness

My Halloween Coffee Bar is brought to you by my friends at World Market.

I had so much fun putting together this spooktacular coffee bar in the breakfast area of our kitchen. All of the fun glitter items, along with potion bottles and fun glassware made it hauntingly good. Aren't Halloween decorations the best? This will be the perfect spot for parents to hang out and caffeinate when we have our kids' Halloween gathering at the end of October. We'll have goodies for the kids and loads of coffee for their folks!

 I love changing up this area for the seasons. With the open shelves and plain white dishes that are usually housed here, it's easy to add some fun items to make it fit in perfectly with holidays. Right now, it's decked out head-to-toe in Halloween goodness from World Market. Check out all of the fun below, along with product details for everything you see here>>>

National Coffee Day Mega Giveaway

It's National Coffee Day!

I've teamed up with Seattle's Best Coffee to bring you an

AMAZING coffee-lovers' giveaway!

 #GreatTaste 

Wow...today is so fun! I'm celebrating National Coffee Day with my friends at Seattle's Best. They're too awesome, y'all. Enter below to win this MEGA prize pack that includes a brand new Keurig® 2.0 K350 Brewing System, some serious Seattle's Best Coffee and so much more! Enter below>>>

I am Brave and Beautiful

I am Brave and Beautiful - a beauty movement that is sweeping the globe. Colbie Caillat started it with her recent song and video called TRY. My blogging friend Megan of Brassy Apple wanted to push this movement along and invited women from all over to share what they looked like without make up and I joined in!! Colbie's song says, "Take your make up off. Let your hair down... Look into the mirror at yourself, Do you like you? Cause I like you... "

Megan and her friend Cobi of Peacefrom6pieces have been the team behind this whole project. Their worldwide vision included creating their own video inspired by the song TRY. The talent of Robbins Creative made it possible for them to pull it off. You have to click play and see the beauty and bravery displayed and you might even recognize a few faces in there. Click below for the video>>>

Inspiration Monday | Giveaway and Guest Hostess

Hey, hey, hey! It's party day and we have a guest hostess joining our fun today since it's the last par-tay of the month! {Where in the world did September go?}

Please welcome Linda from With A Blast!

And, we also have a fabulous giveaway from Necessary Clothing!

We feature lots of your projects during the duration of the party via social media.
To search for features, use #InspirationMonday. 
Feel free to follow along via our blogs below:
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And our special guest hostess, With a Blast

We also have a great giveaway from Necessary Clothing this week!
Check out all of the FUN below>>>

Designer Insights with Terry's Blinds

You guys! {{{SQUEAL!!}}} I'm so super excited about this! My sweet friends at Terry's Blinds are featuring me over on their Designer Insights page. They were super kind and reached out to me for this awesome opportunity. 

Click here for my full interview and to check out their site.

They have featured so many talented folks over there...check them all out here.

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Oh, Hello Printable | Inspired by HELLO Chocolate Bars

Thanks bunches to Lindt Hello for sponsoring today's post!

#ItStaredWithHello

This free Oh, Hello printable was inspired by delicious new HELLO chocolate bars from Lindt. HELLO chocolates are so fun and delicious. Check out the awesomeness below {and download your own Oh, Hello free printable}!

 You can also enter the Lindt HELLO Sweet Connections Sweepstakes to win one of FIVE amazing experiences {I totally want to win that shopping spree!}.

Are you a chocaholic? Yeah, me too. I can't get enough. And I'm loving these fun little HELLO chocolates Lindt has created...they give you the perfect excuse to meet someone new, too! Their trendy design and cheeky personality {and of course, deliciousness} make these the perfect treat. And I have to be honest, I'm kind of a trend-chaser at times, so these are right up my alley! And...they're so polite {hello right back atcha!}. Tell someone new HELLO today {and give them a chocolate, too}. 

Lindt also has a fantastic sweepstakes going on right now! You could win one of FIVE major prizes! Click here to enter.

Check out the details and download the free printable below>>>

Ghostly Pudding Cups with White Chocolate Raspberry Pudding

These Ghostly Pudding Cups are filled with delicious White Chocolate Raspberry Pudding. They're simple to make and are sure to delight your Halloween crowd!

If you're looking for simple and delicious treats for all of your Halloween entertaining (these would be great for class parties!), these Ghostly Pudding Cups are perfection! Check out how easy they are to make below (along with a delicious pudding idea):

DIY Neutral Wreath

Hey there, Brett here from Being-Bianca.com, here with a fabulous DIY Neutral Wreath!

I suppose it's appropriate to say "Happy Fall, Y'all!", even though I'm holding on to these fabulous, warm temperatures for as long as I can! I'm in the early stages of swapping out my fall decor and adding festive touches throughout the house. I just love this time of year! In my kitchen, I wanted to keep with the neutral stylings, so I added a simple DIY Neutral Wreath to one of my vignettes.



This wreath is as easy as they come. It's made from coffee filters and takes just a few dollars and a few minutes to make. Easy on my time and easy on my pocket ... score! While it looks minimalist in its own right, the classic and neutral accent was just what this space needed.
Check out how to make my DIY Neutral Wreath below>>>