The cozy spirit of the fall is all around, welcoming the warmth of the Thanksgiving holiday. We think there's no better way to celebrate the beginning of a new holiday season than with a little quality time with the kiddos, giving them the chance to display their creativity through a few fun and festive crafts. Now, we're not talking just your ordinary pumpkins and turkeys, people. We're talking unique masterpieces that you'll both treasure for years to come. Without further adieu, here's our collection of creative turkey day crafts!

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Crafts

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1. Build your own turkey - Using a few elements of nature, you can have fun creating a cute little turkey to display on or around the Thanksgiving table. They'll have tons of fun personalizing the colors and look of their own little holiday bird!

2. Turkey day treats - With all of the turkey you'll eat during family festivities, you might want to add some variety to the typical Thanksgiving menu. These cute treats bring a sweet twist to the traditional idea of Thanksgiving day cuisine, and the kids will have as much fun making them as they do eating them.

3. Pilgrim puppet show - Would you ever have thought that a few household items could make a cute craft and a playtime activity? These precious pilgrim finger puppets will entertain them before and after all of the Thanksgiving day festivities. 

4. Tree of thanks- You'll be surprised at how something so simple can be so incredibly meaningful, now and in the future. This craft give your children the opportunity to share what they are most thankful for, and they can look back on it in the coming years as they grow and change.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

-The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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As Halloween draws near, we can't help but get excited about all of the festivities that come along with it. From candy to costumes and everything in between, we look forward to sharing the special holiday with our family and friends. Halloween is a favorite of most children, and what better way to celebrate the spooky season than by stimulating your child's creativity? With a little time and a few supplies, you'll be on your way to creating a spooky, cooky keepsake treasure!

Our Favorite Halloween Crafts

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1. Monster in a bottle- Your kids will giggle at the sight of their own homemade green blob monster! Just a few household items are all it takes to build a real-life, gooey textured Halloween toy. 

2. So many crafts, so little time- Take your pick from a list of fun, ghoul and goblin inspired activities that will keep your little one entertained. Best of all, you probably have the supplies on hand without even having to shop for them!

3. A boo-tiful handprint masterpiece- Most itty bitties find great joy out of getting a little messy! Your kids will love the fun of playing with finger paints to create their very own artistic version of a Halloween favorite, the ghost. This is one work you'll want to display on the refrigerator.

4. Spiders, Frankenstein and ghosts... oh my!- All of the creepy creatures that make Halloween so much fun come to life thanks to a few simple around-the-house supplies. Who knew your old toilet paper rolls could be the foundation for a cute artistic project?

-The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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Ahh, the joys of a new fall season. The cozy scents and delicious treats that it brings, and the sweet time spent with friends and family that it promotes. As the air begins to hold a chill and you spend time entertaining for football, holidays and other special occasions, it's important to have a few festive recipes in your arsenal. Lucky for you, we've compiled a few of our favorite creative takes on traditional fall flavors!

Our Favorite Fall Treats

 1. Sugar and spice and everything nice - From sweet treats to savory snacks, you'll find great ideas for keeping your kids and house guests fed all season long. Traditional recipes such as rice krispie treats, pudding and trail mix get creative autumn updates!

2.  Delicious dessert- Candy apples are a staple during the fall season, but aren't always the most nutritious option. You'll love this updated, crockpot version of the traditional dessert, and feel better about eating it and serving it to the family, too.

3. Not your average acorn - Acorns are everywhere in the autumn season, so why not bring them to your dinner table, too? With a few simple steps, you'll be on your way to a fabulously festive treat for all of your fall festivities. 

4. Pumpkin at its finest - Forget the pumpkin pie, we've found a new twist on the yummy, go-to dessert. One bite of these melt in your mouth truffles and you'll instantly escape to an autumn oasis. 

We hope you'll savor every moment of the new fall season. We sure will!

-The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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- The Girls at Itty Bitty Bella

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