Oregon & SW Washington Weekend Planner: November 26-29, 2020

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RECIPES

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Indulge in a nutty crumble topping over marshmallows for a sweet potato casserole you’ll remember.

BALSAMIC ROASTED BRUSSLE SPROUTS
Add some greens on the table with Ina Garten’s tenderly roasted brussels sprouts and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Enjoy an afternoon snack with this buttery butternut squash soup featuring sautéed onions.

ACORN TREATS
A fun treat for kids this year involves just three ingredients! Make cute acorn treats with mini nutter butter bites, mini chocolate chips, and a Hershey’s kiss.

CREAMY ROASTED SQUASH PUREE (V)
Swap out mashed potatoes for a smooth and creamy purée is a great vegan side.

ROASTED SQUASH AND PUMPKIN SEEDS (VEG) Create a delicious mole bowl with roasted squash and pumpkin seeds over a hot blanket of rice.  

CHILDREN’S PLAYTIME

SNOW GLOBE KEEPSAKE

Create extra special ornaments with snow globe keepsake cookies!   

HOUSE PARTY WITH FAMILY

Facetime with family using House Party, a great way to play games and interact with loved ones from afar.

GAME NIGHT

Enjoy virtual versions of classic games with your family no matter where you are celebrating this holiday season.

THANKSGIVING SCIENCE LAB
Join a virtual science lab covering fall crafts and Thanksgiving themed experiments.

AUSTIN’S VIRTUAL ADVENTURES
Meet virtually with Austin on Thursdays as he takes you on a virtual adventure to explore national parks, meet wildlife, and learn simple activities you can do at home to combat boredom.

DINOSAUR TALK
Chat with Maximo the Titanosaur, the largest-known dinosaur of the long-necked plant-eating family.

POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/PRIME

HILLBILLY ELEGY

This Netflix film follows a Yale Law student as he returns home to his Appalachian hometown to reflect on three generations of family history.

I AM GRETA

This Hulu original follows climate activist Greta Thunberg as she strikes for the climate and skips school to sit outside parliament to show politicians that they don’t care about her future.

RUN

A homeschooled teen begins to suspect her mother (Sarah Paulson) is keeping a dark secret from her in this suspenseful thriller.

HOLIDAY CRAFTS

THANKSGIVING PIE BANNER

Get crafty with felt or construction paper and create realistic slices of pie alternating on a banner for delicious décor.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

Decorate your holiday tree with homemade ornaments made from scratch at home. Check out the diy instructions here!

CANDY CANE LANE DECOR

Utilize candy cane in a fun and unique way on the door or hanging with mistletoe. Many more ideas online!

PHOTO MENORAH

Celebrate family near and far this holiday season with a DIY photo menorah you can put on display leading up to Hanukkah.

DREIDEL GIFT CARD HOLDERS

Skipping the holiday shopping lines this year and getting gift cards? This DIY involves only four supplies and is a great way to gift a card with a little pizzazz to any Hanukkah present.

ADINKRA PRINTING

Celebrate the upcoming season of Kwanzaa with a craft making Adinkra, a traditional Western African cloth with your own pattern.

NEW TO HALLMARK

A BRIGHT AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

Two competing TV hosts are sent to a festive small town over Christmas, watch as they discover there’s more to the holiday spirit than they thought.

CHRISTMAS BY STARLIGHT

When her family restaurant is headed for demolition, Annie vows to put a stop to it before Christmas.

FIVE STAR CHRISTMAS

A travel writer shows up unexpectedly at their dad’s B&B, the family pretends to be guests in hopes of a good review.

CHRISTMAS WALTZ

After a storybook Christmas wedding is canceled, a dance instructor helps her face her fears of life and her love for learning to dance.

IF I ONLY HAD CHRSITMAS

A cheerful publicist teams up with a cynical VP to help a charity in need, starring Candace Cameron Bure.

A GODWINK CHRISTMAS: SECOND CHANCE, FIRST LOVE

Inspired by a Federal Way couple, after 15 years, a man moves home from Hawaii with his two sons and a series of coincidences bring two people together.