Celebrating Thanksgiving

The story of the feast shared by the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians in Massachusetts has become an American legend, seen by many as the basis for our annual Thanksgiving holiday.

Pilgrims and Indians are a big part of celebrating Thanksgiving, and many schools re-create the day with simple little skits. To prepare for the event, teachers, students, and their parents are...

Say hello to these unique place cards--peaking out from under glass plates. These lovely fall leaf cutouts are a perfect addition to your harvest table setting. With the right paper--your...

Don't let this Thanksgiving Day be all about eating too much, lounging on the couch, and watching football. Take a few extra moments to show your love and gratitude to the people you love, to the...

I will share with you a quick and easy recipe for Thanksgiving Stuffing made from Stovetop Stuffing. It is so easy, but no one will know! Don't tell! You start with Stovetop Stuffing, add a...

It does not matter how few or how many people you will share Christmas holiday with to be a part of the celebration and grace too. My children loved these ideas, so I now can tell you how to share...

Spending the holiday with your MIL? Use these simple tips to make it a good one!

It's the holidays, and we know that we should feel joyous, happy and appreciative for all the good things in our lives ... but the in-laws are coming, your house is a disaster, one of the kids is...

Thanksgiving is a Traditional Holiday in America and so close to Christmas. Children wonder why we have to celebrate Thanksgiving without any presents. The adults sit around eat, drink watch...

We all want everything to go perfect but we always stress to make it so. Here are a few things you can do to make it go easy breezy, where you can enjoy your day instead of ending up with a big...

If your terrified by last years trampling over 6$ appliances, have no fear! Shopping on Black Friday can be easy and stress free with careful timing and planing.

Gift giving for the holidays can be challenging. So take some stress from it all and give something personal for the holidays. There isn't anything more appreciated and cherished then a family...

Here is an adorable idea for creating a turkey craft with apples! Your kids can make these treats on Thanksgiving Day after dinner for a fun and healthy dessert. Or you can prepare these apple...

Alas! The holiday season is upon us once again! I remember a time when everyone enjoyed the holidays without having to worry about if holiday meals were within the realm of their budget. This...

Thanksgiving is around the corner and your little darling is making her debut in the school play. She needs a Native American costume pronto---what do you do? Well you could rush out to an...

November is an excellent time to be thankful because it is traditionally the time of harvest. But sometimes it can be tough to have as much gratitude as we should. Below, you’ll find some...

We've all heard the story of the little boy who became a turkey, and accidentally got himself served as a thanksgiving dinner right!? No? Well that's probably because I made that up just now, but...

You guests devoured the turkey feast and savored the pie. Now what should you do? Liven up Thanksgiving by playing parlour games. Fun for adults and kids alike.

The term Black Friday is used to describe a day of shopping when most retailers offer the best deals and discounted prices on a wide variety of items. Black Friday occurs the day after...

Thanksgiving feast is upon us and some are feeling the overwhelming urge to crawl in a corner and fake a headache. If this is your case; it may be time to change things.

Thanksgiving is a very special holiday. It often falls by the wayside due to Christmas, but Thanksgiving is the only national holiday that has a Christian basis of origin. It was proclaimed a...

Thanksgiving is the busiest American holiday of the year- because everyone celebrates it! What are some easy, creative, inexpensive kids’ crafts you can have available for the gathering of...

Sometimes there's just no time to cook a feast, and having excess leftovers is not worth it. Ordering holiday to-go meals have been a popular way to have a feast this Thanksgiving with minimal...

Save your cardboard facial tissue boxes for firestarters for your fireplace. Simply retain a couple of tissues and store them safely before use.

We, as Americans, tend to get just a little carried away when it comes to decorating for Christmas. Thanksgiving, however, kind of gets lost in the shuffle. So here are some cheap and easy...

I realize, that many people, me included, just seem to dwell on the negative things that happen in their lives. It is very easy to feel that we are the ones who are not given that proverbial “fair...

Thanksgiving is a day to express your thankfulness for the things you have been blessed with in this life. People can do this in many ways but a lot of people see it as a day to give back to those...

I have to say I am probably speaking more from the perspective of other “mature” folks and grandmas out there. After some over 50 years of holidays behind me, they seem to be stressful and...

In these tough economic times Black Friday is one of the hottest days for holiday shopping. Here are some ways to control your spending and maximize your time.

The holidays can be a very stressful time. As a wife, a mother and a full-time employee I want the perfect holidays. I want the perfect food, the perfect gifts, and for everyone I love to do...

Ever wonder how fifty people made it in line in front of you on Black Friday? If you take the time to read some of my easy tips, you can survive Black Friday and be first in line to your favorite...

So many of us celebrate thanksgiving with the traditional foods but never stop and think that this sometimes ignored holiday can be the perfect opportunity to teach our children all about being...

Holidays can be full of stress with all the planning, shopping, and dealing with a variety of tastes. Here's a few pointers that may simplify the process.

Too often Thanksgiving is played off as the big football feast day that comes right before the year's biggest shopping day. This year spend some time with your family sharing the true meaning of...

If you have a loved one overseas or in another state who will not be able to join you for Thanksgiving, why not send Thanksgiving in a box? This is a great idea for a college student or soldier!

During my years of sponsorship to eight foreign exchange students from Germany, Brazil and Spain, I wanted to share with them the traditional Thanksgiving that America is known for. Each student...

With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, hosts are trying to find some fun, simple things for the kids to do while waiting for the feast to begin. Providing Thanksgiving coloring...

learn how to practice spelling words using turkey feathers

Devouring a whole pumpkin is easy when you think about all the pumpkin has to offer-- particularly through the holiday season. For most households, Halloween seems to hold the most meaning. You...

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season. Many times Thanksgiving might the only day of the year you get the opportunity to see certain...

Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with traditions but why not start a new one? This is a tradition in which everyone in your family including guests and even small children can participate. It's an...

It is almost time to prepare for your holiday Thanksgiving feast! Would you like to spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving? If you are in charge of both...

Americans have a dining tradition that goes back all the way to the days of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. We eat plenty of turkey! Learn how to select the right turkey for you.

If you are having Thanksgiving at your place this year an do not know what to do for this year and do not know what to do for the children here are some helpful ideas.

Thanksgiving is about more then just football. Thanksgiving is about family, friends, and taking a moment to reflect on all the good and wonderful things. Such as the people you have in your life....

As Thanksgiving draws near, being consumed by everything the day is not about, is easy. We somehow wrap the true meaning up in bounties of food and worries about our everyday life. We tend to...

Thanksgiving is full of great food and family get together. However, as a child, waiting for the food to get done can be very boring. Kids will want to eat because the food smells so good and they...

Sometimes in our busy, hurried lives we forget to stop and and focus and celebrate. Thanksgiving Day can be one of those holidays where the focus is so much on the meal and its preparation that...