Make your harvest dinner a potluck. Identify a menu and let people select what to bring. Maintain a master list. Use pumpkins, fall leaves, fresh fruit and candles for decorations. Give handmade and homemade items as gifts.
Some good examples are jams, breads, potholders, and tree ornaments.
Write your favorite recipe on a card or pretty holiday paper. Put some of the key ingredients in a pretty jar decorated with a ribbon. Put 5-7 kinds of beans in a Ziploc bag and include your favorite bean soup recipe. There's even a free weekly email newsletter. All rights reserved unless specifically noted.