droolicious : thanksgiving

New Alessi Holiday Figurines Now Available At Unica Home

Chris Ford — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Thanksgiving might not even be here yet, but if you're going to score some of the new Christmas figurines from Alessi for this holiday season, you better be quick. We told you about the 2007 collection as well as the modern nativity last year, but new in 2008 there is a red version (pictured) as well seven other brand new figurines.

My personal favorite is "Orson & Natalino" - a little Santa Claus on top of a giant bear, but there are other Santas, a wizard and even a cat and mouse. If you're looking for holiday decorations you can pass down to your children (that also reflect your style), the Alessi figurines are a good place to start.

And like I said last year, they are still way better than Snow Babies.

The Presepe Creche is $92 (limited stock - only 18 left), while the other figurines are $32 and $42. All are available from Unica Home.

Jones Soda Tones Down the Disgusting for 2008 Holiday Packs

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:32:00 GMT

Not sure how things work in your house, but if I ever wanted to squash my kids' curiosity about sugary sodas, all it'd take is one swig from any of Jones Soda's holiday packs. Maybe not so much this year, though.

For 2008, the company has cut back on its traditionally gruesome flavors (Christmas Ham, anyone?) and announced three festive flavors whose only crime against good taste seems to be in the sweetness department: Candy Cane (presumably a mint soda), Pear Tree (guess) and the pineapple-coconut hybrid Mele Kalikimaka will be sold exclusively at Target stores throughout the U.S. this season.

Stay tuned to Jones Soda's website for details, and in the event you break your jaw before Thanksgiving, you can still order a 12-pack of customized Turkey & Gravy soda and the somewhat more appealing Holiday Pie 6-pack online. [via The Green Head]

Etsy: Thanksgiving Crochet Project

Erin Behan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:49:00 GMT

Boy do I wish I could crochet. Because if I could, I'd be jumping on this drumstick rattle pattern that's perfect for teething tots around the holidays. Other use ideas from the Etsy seller include: dog toy, play food item and costume accessory. The finished size is 9 1/2 inches long, which might just be bigger than this year's real drumstick. Buy it from Candypopcreations for $4.

Etsy: Thanksgiving T-Shirt That's Not Lame

Erin Behan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Normally I find holiday-themed apparel not appealing. I've never been, nor ever will be, the kind of person who wears a Christmas sweater, a Halloween pin or Easter Bunny socks (nor will I put my kids in any of it). That said, there are ways to dress tastefully for the holidays, and I think this T-shirt is it for Thanksgiving-themed kidswear. Find it at Etsy's marlinsmom shop for $19.

Thankgiving Countdown Calendar

AmandaHill — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Counting the days down until Thanksgiving can be fun with this felt Countdown Calendar from the fine people at Pottery Barn Kids. Your family's name can be personalized on the bottom to give it a unique touch. Additionally, the calendar comes with 60 I am Thankful cards to help your kids ring in the Thanksgiving season. The Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar is on sale right now for $49.99. I need this! Don't you?

Etsy Alert: Gobble Gobble Gladrags

SunnyChanel — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:43:00 GMT

Yeah, I know we haven’t even gone over the Halloween holiday hump but Thanksgiving is on its’ turkey, yam and gravy paved way. Many parents like to dress the kid’s in their Sunday best for this family food frenzy, but I think this year it would be cute to celebrate the holiday with something honoring the centerpiece of our tables…the turkey. Perhaps your kid’s a vegetarian, than the shirt could be a reminder of what you are chowing down on once was. Either way, the Orange Turkey Shirt ($13) by Etsy seller CocoJ126 is perfect for the day of giving thanks or any Fall day for that matter.

Give Thanks: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Mir — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:02:00 GMT

The meal's over, everyone's stuffed, and all the adults want now is a nap. The kids still need entertaining, though, and if you're lucky you'll have the time-honored Charlie Brown classic on hand to pop into the DVD player. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving ($9.49 at Amazon) is that special sort of movie where you can sit back and reminisce... and your kids will dig it, too.

Give Thanks: N.C. Wyeth's Pilgrims

chrisjordan — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:02:00 GMT

Beautifully illustrated with watercolors done by artist N.C. Wyeth and an engaging text by Robert Sab Souci, make this book a treasure that your family will return to over and over again.

Available at Amazon for $6.95

Give Thanks: The Thanksgiving Story

chrisjordan — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:01:00 GMT

The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh follows the lives of one family as they sail over on the Mayflower and begin a new life at Plymouth. It culminates in the story of the first Thanksgiving. Originally published in 1954 and winner of a Caldecott Award, this story appeals to children as much today as it did then.

Available at Amazon for $6.99

Give Thanks: I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie

Mir — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:06:00 GMT

I know an old lady who swallowed some cider,
That rumbled and mumbled and grumbled inside her.
She swallowed the cider to moisten the pie,
The Thanksgiving pie, which was really too dry.
Perhaps she'll die.

It's a Thanksgiving take on the old favorite, and frankly reading about the old lady swallowing turkey and pie is less disturbing than thinking about some lady eating cats and dogs. By children's librarian Alison Jackson; $6.99 at Amazon.

Give Thanks: Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving

chrisjordan — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:05:00 GMT

Classic book written by Ann McGovern.

The simple text introduces children to the struggles of the Pilgrims during their first year at Plymouth Colony and the events leading to the first Thanksgiving.

Available at Amazon for $5.99

Give Thanks: Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving

Mir — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:03:00 GMT

'Twas the day before Thanksgiving
And all through the trees,
The fall leaves were spinning
Aloft in the breeze.

Dave Pilkey's take on the familiar structure is just as charming on Thanksgiving as it is the night before, I promise. It's one of our favorites. $6.99 at Amazon.

The Babble Review: Mom & Me Aprons

aprilpeveteaux — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:35:00 GMT

I struggled with the, ‘Do I really want to put my daughter in the kitchen?’ thing for about five seconds before wrapping her up in this tiny apron from Zebi Baby and heading to cookie town. I, of course, was already wearing mine. The Mom & Me aprons are retro curvy and the mod patterns do recall a simpler, sexist time. But if you can get past that last thing, you and your petit chef will get a big kick out of dressing alike as you stuff the turkey. - April Peveteaux

Buy it here.

Hand Made: Custom Chocolate Brown Skirt Set

chrisjordan — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:02:00 GMT

Six piece custom made outfit includes twirly skirt with underlayer for extra poof, shirt with matching paisley applique, matching headband, denim vest, and two co-ordinating flower pins.

Fall colors would liven up your Thanksgiving table. It sure beats dressing up as Pilgrim.

Custom made to order in sizes from 12 months to 6/7 years at Travelin Light for $115

Hand Made: Gobble Up this Turkey T-shirt

chrisjordan — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Fall colored fabrics appliqued on a t-shirt or onesie in a turkey shape. My little kids have always like to wear holiday theme clothing in the days leading up to a holiday. Oh, ok I'll admit that I think they look adorable in photos wearing a pumpkin or Santa on their shirt.

Why not make it a high quality hand made shirt? This turkey shirt is available in sizes from 3 months up to 5T at Snazzie Drawers for $22