‘Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving
As Turkey Day draws near,
I reflect on the year with cheer,
Grateful for Jack and Jacob, my shining stars,
Watching them grow, learning, playing, exploring afar.
With parents and brother who support and friends who care,
We've faced life's twists with love and prayer,
God's guidance our anchor, steadfast and strong,
Through ups and downs, we've sung our happy song!
This year's been wild, with surprises galore,
Flying to DC, and New Orleans' Jazz once more!
Biloxi stole our hearts with its charming shore,
And the boys' first joint birthday party? We wanted more!
Jack's dancing dazzled, Jacob's chatter delighted,
Their laughter contagious, our hearts excited!
From playgrounds to classrooms, they've grown with glee,
And we've cheered them on, proudly, you see!
Romans 8:37 reminds us to face the test,...
Fun Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities for Kids
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and festivities! Engaging children in creative activities enhances their holiday experience. Here are exciting Thanksgiving crafts and activities suitable for younger kids.
Crafts
1. Paper Plate Turkey: Create colorful turkeys using paper plates, feathers, and glue.
2. Handprint Art: Paint or draw handprint turkeys, leaves, or pumpkins.
3. Fall Collage: Gather autumn-colored leaves, glue, and construction paper for a seasonal collage.
4. DIY Pilgrim Hats: Craft pilgrim hats using black paper, glue, and white buckles.
5. Gratitude Chain: Write things you're thankful for on paper strips and create a chain.
Activities
1. Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt: Hide pictures or figurines of turkeys around the house or yard.
2. Pin the Feather on the Turkey: Adapt...
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Grocery Shopping Guide
Thanksgiving is almost here! If you haven’t done your grocery shopping yet, I am here to help. Some stores have great deals, so it's very important to plan ahead. I have listed a few places you can buy your ham and turkey. Make a grocery list early to catch those pre-holiday sales and to avoid last minute price spikes.
Here’s a list of a few stores offering deals ::
Rouses Market
Purchase a hormel cure 81 spiral half ham at 2.99 a pound and get up to 14 pounds free on a Butterball Grade A frozen turkey. Limited offer with a $25 dollar purchase. Read here for more info.
The Honey Baked Ham
Order early and save $7 dollars...
Holiday Memories On A Budget
The holidays are right around the corner, which means that if you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to make this time of year as magical and memorable as possible for your crew. With our current economic state, sometimes making those memories happen can feel a little more stressful. Especially when you have multiple children to bring the Christmas spirit to.
Don’t worry mama, I got you covered. Here are some inexpensive, fun, Instagram worthy ideas to bring Christmas joy to your little (and not so little) ones!
Cookie Baking - Everyone loves sweets and this is a wonderful way to get the whole family involved. Will it be messy? You bet. Will they love it?...
Twenty Turkey Day Jokes
Below are Twenty Turkey Day jokes to keep everyone giggling in between the pecan pie and football games this Thanksgiving.
Why was the turkey in jail? “Fowl” Play
Why did the turkey cross the road? It was the chicken’s day off
What do space station turkeys say? Hubble, Hubble
What is a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler
What did the turkey say to the computer? Google, Google
What do you call a running turkey? Fast food
How did the turkey get home for Thanksgiving? On a gravy train
What sound does a limping turkey make? Wobble, Wobble
How do you fix a broken pumpkin? With a pumpkin patch
Why was the Thanksgiving soup so expensive? It...