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A great activity to do with your Happy Buddies this Thanksgiving Eve is to try to catch a turkey! Here's what you will need... Materials: 1 cardboard box (big enough to fit around a turkey) 1 sturdy stick A few kernels of corn (turkeys like to eat field corn, popcorn kernels, candy … [Read more...] about Turkey Traps
How cute is that? A Happy Home friend of mine shared this adorable idea with me! The local ministry for homeless that are church supports expressed a need for gloves and hats and other cold weather apparel. Being that we live in South Florida, cold weather is kind of non-existent, but when it … [Read more...] about Turkey Box of Warm and Cozies
During their first winter in America, the Pilgrims faced a season of horrible famine. Food was so scarce that most days the Pilgrims only had a daily ration of 5 kernels of corn apiece. How did they survive this hardship? By giving in to bitterness and despair? No. The Pilgrims chose to trust in the … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Tradition – The 5 Kernels of Corn
When it comes to feeding our Happy Buddies, sometimes adding a little pizazz to their snack or meal can be the most magical surprise. Check out these fabulous ideas that transform the ordinary into turkey-extraordinary! Little Nummies is the most amazing site for fun food inspiration! I love this … [Read more...] about Gobbling Good Snacks
I know several Happy Homes that have a neat tradition every Thanksgiving. They make their Thanksgiving guests a special hat to wear throughout the feast. What a great way to keep things light and happy while eating until your pants feel tight! Here are some hat ideas if you're interested in getting … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Head Gear
Can you believe that we're just about a week away from Turkey Day?! If you're a super duper planner, you may have already figured out what your Happy Home is serving for Thanksgiving dinner months ago. Or maybe your Happy Home does the same feast every year because it just wouldn't be Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about A Thanksgiving Feast of Recipes
Did you know that there were 102 pilgrims on the Mayflower? Did you know that a baby boy was born on the Mayflower as it was sailing across the sea? His mom appropriately named him Oceanus Hopkins. :-) Did you know that the pilgrims had to use a bucket as a potty while on the Mayflower? AND, I'll … [Read more...] about Pilgrim and Mayflower Crafts and Treats
Are you in love with this turkey?! I was spying on the Happy Buddy in his PreK-2 classroom cruising the halls of the Happy Buddy's preschool when I noticed a whole flock of these adorable turkeys hanging on one of the teacher's bulletin boards. I took note of the materials and instantly knew that we … [Read more...] about One More Adorable Turkey Craft
As Thanksgiving approaches, I wanted to make something to bless my hubs. He does so much for our little family that - in the spirit of this holiday - I had to come up with something to show him my appreciation. Well, as I brainstormed about my man, I realized that my love for him is kind of like … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Love Notes for the Happy Hubby
Does anyone love Thanksgiving dinner simply because there's a Pumpkin Pie at the finish line?? If so, then you're going to think this post is pretty sweet! Maybe some of these Pumpkin Pie-inspired ideas will curb your appetite until the big day. :-) Start things off by making this fun Paper Plate … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie Fun
Every year Grandmommy asks me to bring cupcakes to our family's Thanksgiving feast. This is super fun for me. Last Thanksgiving, I grabbed a few supplies from our pantry and we created this version of Family Fun's Sweet TOM Turkeys. All of my nieces had a fun time making them. Most of the … [Read more...] about Easy and Cute Turkey Cupcakes
I have very vivid memories of our family's Thanksgivings and all of the cousins seated at a small folding card table. One of my cousins, who shall remain nameless, was known for slipping under the table to perform random tricks on the rest of us. He'd grab our feet, tickle our knees, whatever. It … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Kid’s Table Ideas
*Here is a fun post that I shared with the girls over at Or So She Says last year...* Have a Thankful Family Night! Before the big Turkey Day with all the dishes to prepare, tables to set, and relatives to entertain, invite your Happy Home to an evening of being thankful. First thing to do to … [Read more...] about Thankful Family Night
I am LOVING all of the Turkey Crafts that are popping up around Blog Land! I am pretty sure that the Happy Buddy and I are going to have to try them all. :-) Rachel, over at I Heart Crafty Things, always has the cutest projects! This November, she and her Happy Buddies made this clever and … [Read more...] about Turkey Crafts
I think I hear the Hallelujah Chorus singing in the background of this glorious - totally edible turkey. We had our MOMs (Moms On a Mission) group this past Friday at church and I am in charge of coordinating the food. Well, I got it into my head that I wanted this turkey from Family Fun. I started … [Read more...] about The Fruit Kabob Turkey
