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The You've Got Supper Girls are back again sharing some fun twists on Thanksgiving side dishes with these really simple recipes. Don't forget to sign up for their free menus that arrive weekly, complete with a shopping list! They even have a new app for the i-phone...

Here is another really yummy treat, Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur! I love it added to a cup of coffee...

I found this recipe years ago (in a magazine but can't remember which one) and I must warn you it is so yummy and addictive! The best part about this sauce is that it is made in the microwave, so it is fast and simple...

This week I am going to highlight some yummy gifts. We are extra lucky to have Sandy, from the Reluctant Entertainer, here sharing a delicious recipe for Oreo Truffles. You will want to check out her new site. It has been totally re-done and looks fabulous...

These fabric covers for steno pads make great gifts for teachers, friends, co-workers... really anyone who might like to jot down notes in style. They can be made totally reversible. They have a handy spot on the cover for a pen or pencil and an elastic closure...

Needing some inspiration for you Thanksgiving celebrations...

I got to thinking that it might be nice to have an option for the fabric luggage tag if you didn't want to print the name and address onto the fabric. Cut two - 3 1/2 X 5" piece of fabric, two 3 1/2" X 5" pieces of heavy weight iron on interfacing, one piece of [...]

I am over at AlphaMom today sharing some printables for a color your own kids' Thanksgiving table. Grab your kids and some colors and they can create a festive table!

If you can't make all your own gifts consider buying special and unique gifts handmade by others. The Vintage Pearl is full of lovely handcrafted items. A Erin Edwards, owner and designer, started The Vintage Pearl in 2007 as a creative outlet while staying home with her 4 children...

These custom fabric luggage tags would make a useful little gift for any friends, family, co-workers or teachers that travel. They are also a great way to use up some fabric scraps...

Unbelievable deal on Cooking Light Magazine! A 1year subscription is only $5.oo through Saturday. Need a great gift for a family or even a teacher? Family Fun Magazine is full of great ideas and only $4.95. ($5.00 discount taken in shopping cart, expires November 30,2009)

The web is overflowing with free printable tags and stickers. I will keep updating this post as I run across more freebies. From A Print A Day, these lovelies. She even includes an illustration for a note pad. Look here for a tutorial on making a DIY Notepad...

An always popular gift is a hat and scarf set. This is a darling idea from a wonderful blogger named, Disney. She has the most creative blog, Ruffles and Stuff. Her blog is filled with the most clever recycling and refashioning ideas...

I hope you will join me all month long for tutorials on handmade gift ideas. I did this last year and soon all those ideas along with new ideas will be organized neatly for you in the Skip to my Lou Handmade Gift Guide. Would you please help me get the word out about the Handmade [...]