I hope you are enjoying the beautiful colors of God's creation. This season, to me is one of the greatest. It reminds us to take time out of our busy lives and remember how very thankful we should be for the blessings of family. It is also a gateway for the busy, (and sometimes expensive) holiday season! So here are some great ideas to bump up the autumn splendor in your home, while saving that spending money for other things.

5 Quick and Cheap Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

1. Set a backdrop for your Thanksgiving celebrations. Layer fabrics on windows and tables. Bring out area rugs and switch out some of your more summery accessories for things with rich colors and a warm feel. This doesn't have to be expensive...visit your own linen closet for quilts and sheets that can be used, or take a trip to your local thrift store to check out what they might have there.

2. Invest in a package or two of silk fall leaves. They only cost a couple of dollars at Walmart, so use them as lavishly as your budget will allow. Tuck them behind picture frames, sprinkle them on tabletops, even pin them to your hand towels in your powder room. Nothing brings that warmth to a home more than fall's splendor.

3. Rearrange your family living areas. Think about how redirecting your seating arrangements might create conversational areas, and warm up the look of your room. Especially, if you have a large living room or den. Pull your sofa, love seat and chairs away from the walls. It will make your space feel more intimate and inviting. Form small sitting areas in your room. Move a rarely used chair to a corner and add some throws and pillows for a reading spot. A new view can be charming and fresh, and who knows, maybe you will actually get around to that book!

4. Create a little snack or breakfast table in a corner of your kitchen with a cheap card table and some layered linens. Accessorize it with a basket of apples, and keep a place setting or two always set for that hot cider with your spouse or kids. These touches add warmth whether we use them or not, just knowing they are there for us.

5. Finally, make ordinary moments a new yearly tradition in your home. Serve Monday night burgers on your best china and set a vase of fall flowers out at breakfast, or visit a farmers market and display your favorite fruits in a glass bowl or a basket. Tie fall ribbon on the backs of dining chairs, around throw pillows or guest towels. Use a dry erase marker to write inspirational messages on the bathroom mirrors for your kids, spouse and for your house guests.

Use these great Thanksgiving decorating ideas for your home, and find out how thankful your loved ones are that you cared enough to make their home as special as can be...without spending more than you need to!

I would love to hear from you if you have any great ideas. Holidays are a great time to start new traditions with your family and revive old ones. If you have a great Holiday tradition and would like to share it, please take an opportunity to post it. There maybe someone looking for something new to cook, decorate or they maybe looking for a new idea. Be blessed!