As I recently contemplated changing my blog's name, I had a chance to go through some of my unpublished blog posts. There are quite a few, for one reason or another.

I have some exciting news: I have changed my blog's title to "Meg Makes."

OK, it's probably more exciting for me than for you. I deliberated over a new name a while back, but couldn't make a decision.

Recently, I've had fun making one card-holding wreath and sprucing up a paper wreath I made to decorate our front door last Christmas.

Note: I originally posted this Nov. 23, Black Friday, which is obviously not a great day to ask readers for their feedback. In honor of Giving Tuesday, I'm reposting this.

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Rob, my handy husband, is turning into quite the woodworker. After using plans other people wrote to make a Murphy bed and a end-table dog crate, Rob has branched into designing his own furniture.

While I spent most of the month posting recipes (and a huge thanks, again, to everyone who contributed), I was also busy sprucing up our house and doing some fun DIY projects.

I have the most generous readers and Facebook friends ever - I asked the other day for their recommendations for using Thanksgiving leftover

I've known Paxton resident Barb Gillaspie since I was little, and I was honored when she sent me these two recipes to share. She said these are both favorites, but the pumpkin bars are a little easier to make.

Champaign resident Heather Munson sent me this recipe, which she didn't write, but made last year for Thanksgiving and will make again this year.

One local blog I love to read is The Sandwich Life, by Champaign resident