I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. I had a fabulous week camping at the beach with family and friends. It’s always one of my favorite times of year.

Tomorrow begins another exciting week, on the blog, that is. All of us at Simple Living Media will be kicking off our Home for the Holidays week full of three great giveaways on each channel, along with some other festive surprises. Check back here tomorrow for our first Simple Homemade giveaway.

And here are a few links to round out your holiday weekend.

• Lace ruffles tote bag tutorial :: See Kate Sew
• Hand-drawn ornaments :: This Mama Makes Stuff
• Christmas tree ornaments crafted from natural elements :: Crafting a Green World

I’m not a huge shopper but if you’re looking for deals for CyberMonday, you might be interested in my friend Jessica’s eBooks which are on sale, including Organizing Life as MOM, Summer Survival Guide, Fifty Books to Enjoy with Kids, and A Simpler Season (enter code GOBBLER3 to get $3 of an eBook purchase of $8 or more) over at the Life as MOM store.

And if you’re looking for a great advent resource for your young ones, be sure to check out The Truth in the Tinsel, which is full of easy, fun crafts to celebrate the advent season.

• Toilet paper roll turkey :: Crafting a Green World {these are SO cute! Remember when I made hearts out of TP rolls? I can’t wait to try this with my kids.}
• Our fall chicken harvest :: Simple Bites {so cool to see Aimee’s family’s urban homestead in action!}
• The easiest, coziest pillow tutorial ever :: If Only They Would Nap {I made a similar one out of a Hawaiian shirt that I love, but Jess’ idea would be seriously cozy for winter!}
• 10 on 10: November :: Gidget Goes Home {come visit my personal blog for a glimpse into an ordinary day at home}
• Christmas light ideas :: Simple Design {ah! so much prettiness here– I can’t wait to start decorating.}

Congratulations to the winners of the copy of A Simpler Season, Theresa, Stacy, and Rebecca (you’ve been contacted by email!).

If you didn’t win, but you’d like to snag your own copy, you can do so here!

Hope you are all enjoying this lovely fall weekend. I’m thinking of all my readers on the east coast and hoping that recovering from Sandy isn’t too painful or difficult. Here are some inspiring posts I’ve been reading this week.

• Ruffles + buttons onesie :: See Kate Sew
• Restyled men’s button-up: Two ways :: A Beautiful Mess
• Handmade Holidays: Let’s get started! :: Crafting a Green World
• Homemade teething tea for babies :: Keeper of the Home

Congratulations to the winner of our Sewing School giveaway, Holly, who said that the post on tension was the most helpful.

And don’t forget, there’s a bit more time left to snatch up the awesome Healthy Living eBook bundle date deal! Order by Monday, November 5th at 8pm EST.