Target Product Recommendations

Toddler Santa Pajama Set- here
Mossimo Kylene Tall Boots- here
Crayola Washable Finger Paint- here (not sold online, only in Target stores)
Joy and Noel Appetizer Plates- here (sold as a set of 4 online, but can buy individually in store)

Thoughts on Thanksgiving + Delicious Recipe

Sweet Potato Casserole

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes or yams
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
5-ounce can evaporated milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine all ingredients and pour into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until set. Let it sit about 10 minutes before serving. For a 9-by-13-inch pan, double the recipe and increase the baking time to 40 minutes or until set.

Topping:
1 cup corn flakes, coarsely crushed
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Toss all ingredients together. Sprinkle on potatoes.

Note: when doubling the recipe, use 1 1/2 cups corn flakes and increase the butter to 4 tablespoons. Use the same amounts for the nuts and sugar. 

Favorite Thanksgiving/Fall Books for Children & Toddlers

"Turkey Trouble" by Wendy Silvano- Here
"My First Thanksgiving" by Tomie dePaola- Here
"The First Thanksgiving" by Kathyrn Lynn Davis- Here
"Pumpkin Soup" by Helen Cooper- Here

And one I forgot to mention in the video that is one of my absolute favorites........
"What is Thanksgiving?" by Michelle Medlock Adams- Here

OCUSoft Product Review

OCUSoft Website: here

Also available at Walgreens stores.

Good Time to Buy Dress-Up Box Accessories/Costumes

October and November is the best time to stock up on dress-up box accessories or costumes! I couldn't resist picking up some fun things at our local grocery store. Everything was $1-$2 and we can use it for years to come! Not only can you use Halloween accessories for Halloween, but all year long for your childrens' dress-up box and pretend time. Kids love dressing up, even if the items are small things like sun glasses or wigs or hats. Target and Walmart and the Dollar Store are also great places to find these sorts of accessories. I'm not willing to spend more than $5 on these types of items, so I usually go to stores the day AFTER Halloween, on November 1st, when EVERYTHING Halloween-related is discounted deeply. This is a great time to get Halloween costumes for the next year when they are deeply discounted. It's also a great time to buy Halloween costumes for your dress-up box for your children to play with. What kinds of things have you found this time of year?