This is a great resource from Scholastice about the First Thanksgiving. In the past little while we have found we have Mayflower ancestors. I have always loved Thanksgiving, but this truly deepend my appreciation for this people.
My Other Holiday Blogging Rooms
Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
30 Day Giving Challenge - The Month of November
Thanks to Alyssa at "Keeping the Kingdom First" blog for hosting this. I am up to the challenge and sharing with others for the 30 Day Giving Challenge. You can click on the button in my side bar and join in with us.
These are the instructions from her blog:
I invite you to take a leap of faith and give in some fashion every day this month. Think beyond monetary gifts. Couponers, open up your stockpiles. Bakers, share some pumpkin bread with a neighbor. Get creative! Most importantly, ask God to lead you each day.
Just remember to write it down. Not in a boastful, look-how-generous-I-am kind of way. But to keep yourself accountable and be transformed. Write down the blessings that come your way each day, too. Get your whole family on board!
These are the instructions from her blog:
I invite you to take a leap of faith and give in some fashion every day this month. Think beyond monetary gifts. Couponers, open up your stockpiles. Bakers, share some pumpkin bread with a neighbor. Get creative! Most importantly, ask God to lead you each day.
Just remember to write it down. Not in a boastful, look-how-generous-I-am kind of way. But to keep yourself accountable and be transformed. Write down the blessings that come your way each day, too. Get your whole family on board!
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November 1 - Write thank you e-mails to some people who have really touched my life and helped me in ways they do not know.
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November 2 - I thought all day about what I could to help people. It was a busy day and I was discouraged because I hadn't taken the time to serve anyone. Then I realized - I served my home today! It was Monday - my house day, I did laundry, planned menu's, made supper, talked to several of our children, planned Family Home Evening and watched our newborn grandson so our daughter could participate. It was remarkable to really think about how I had served everyone in our family, I felt so much peace and so much love for these people who call me mom and grandma mimi!
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November 3 - Our daughter Kalea and I are involved in an ornament exchange. She needed help getting her ornaments done because she has a newborn baby, so we have spent the day together listening to Christmas music making ornaments - what a treat today has been!
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November 4 - I was able to spend a few minutes with a friend on the phone who needed someone to talk to. What a unique activity this is. I do give to people daily but it has been mindless. This challenge has been so good for me to think everyday about what I am going to do to serve others.
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November 5 - Today I gave our dog a bath. He is a Rotweiler and loves baths. He was realy past due! He loves to be touched and scrubbed and is totally giddy when he dries off. He runs around like crazy outside whether it is grass or snow and rubs himself all over - I can't help but laugh at him!
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November 6 - I was able to help one of our daughters get a baby shower gift ready for a friend who lost her husband in the summer when she was 2 months along.
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November 7 - Today I cleaned out my husbands closet. It needed a little TLC. I also visitied a friend who is leaving for the National Guard boot camp in the morning to say good-bye and I played Mario Kart with my darling little 4 year old grandson.
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End of Week One Thoughts - What an interesting thing it is to ponder as I wake up what I am going to do for someone else this day. Many things I already do, but without the dedication and love that needs to be a part of the giving - this has helped me with that.
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November 8 - Today we went and saw our little 4 year old grandson sing at church. He was so excited to have us come and be with him. What a treat for us!
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November 9 - Today I talked to someone with on the phone that needed really needed a listening ear.
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November 10 - I babysat our darling 3 month old grandson so his mom (our daughter) could help her older sister.
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November 11 - I visited with a friend who needed some encouragement
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November 12 - I set up a service project with a local charity that our business will be involved with.
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November 13 - I went shopping and I smiled at everyone I met. It was interesting to see how mnay people responded. In the past when I have done this, the responses were much greater, I know many people are hurting right now. I prayed for all I passed this day.
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November 14 - I finalized all plans and projects for a craft day for the sisters in our church.
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I was reminded of my personal mission today. I had forgotten and didn't know I needed to be reminded! I feel so humbled by this. I believe without the focus the past 2 weeks of "Who can I serve today?" I don't know that this would have come to me. My heart was in the right place to receive.
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November 15-22 - This week is one post. My husband had a cardio-vert done on Tuesday. My focus this week has been on serving and helping him. He is pretty independent, but I have tried to make sure he is ok. well fed and cared for.
I also was in charge of our church Christmas Craft Day yesterday. So this week I have tried to get all the details ready, handouts, and other things ready for our event.
I also was in charge of our church Christmas Craft Day yesterday. So this week I have tried to get all the details ready, handouts, and other things ready for our event.
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End of Week Three Thoughts
This week I have had such a change of thoughts. This whole experience has been such a personal edification time. I knew I needed to serve more, I didn't know it would be such a purifying experience.
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November 23
Projects with the Little People in Our Lives
Woo Hoo - It is Thanksgiving Time!
Making Memories with our grandchildren is really important to me. It is an interesting thing that happens when you become a grandparent - your life suddenly totally revolves around these little people. Here are a couple projects I am doing with our 2 oldest grandson's.
Making Memories with our grandchildren is really important to me. It is an interesting thing that happens when you become a grandparent - your life suddenly totally revolves around these little people. Here are a couple projects I am doing with our 2 oldest grandson's.
We are making this wreathe - one for their house and one for mine. Filled with their darling little handprints.
In a couple of weeks we are making fun turkey cookies.
Thanksgiving 2009
I have quite a few Thanksgiving decorations - I try to add a couple of new ones a year - that is why I have so many now! Here are a couple I am working on now
Here are a few ideas I have found that I am working on now:
I love this! What a great heritage reminder centerpiece.
This is a fun napkin holder - what a fun, colorful addition to a table! 
Both of the above are from -----:>http://bobunny.blogspot.com/2008_11_23_archive.html
Isnt' this a beatuiful candle? So simple and yet so elegant.
I love these letters - I am making mine with fall-y colors and they are darling - perfect for Thanksgiving time.
Happy Turkey Day 2009!
Here are a few ideas I have found that I am working on now:
I love this! What a great heritage reminder centerpiece.
This is a fun napkin holder - what a fun, colorful addition to a table! Both of the above are from -----:>http://bobunny.blogspot.com/2008_11_23_archive.html
Isnt' this a beatuiful candle? So simple and yet so elegant.
I love these letters - I am making mine with fall-y colors and they are darling - perfect for Thanksgiving time. These are both -----:>Pink Paislee.
Our family won't be here for Thanksgiving so I won't be doing a big dinner this year. Someone shared these pictures with me for a table centerpiece - if you happen to see this and it is your's please let me know so I can put credit on here for you. It is beautiful and I wanted to share the ideas with everyone.
Happy Turkey Day 2009!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Thanksgiving Has Arrived!
Monday, November 3, 2008 (This was posted originally on my blog that had all holidays together - I split them up and wanted to reshare this here.)
Time for Thanksgiving!
I don't have as many Thanksgiving Decorations as I do Halloween or Christmas. I use alot of the Fall decor that I have and leave it up September through Thanksgiivng.
Here are pictures of a few of the Thanksgiving things we have intermingled with fall leaves and pumkins.
Left Mantle
Middle Mantle
My poor pilgrim is a widower...I have to find a new wife for him, I don't know where she is at.
Right Mantle
Right Hearth
I made this turkey with a bunch of my friends at Enrichment Day at church. When I pull him out I always think about them and the fun we had creating these all together.
Middle of the Hearth.
This "Give Thnks" was also created at Enrichment at church several years ago.
Left Hearth
This has been up since September, I just add or take away things to match the month.
Top of Piano
I decided to move around some of the Fall and Thanksgiving Decorations
I moved the centerpiece that was on the table for fall into the living room and put it on the piano. (See September and Fall Decor.) I added a few Thanksgiving mini's to it and took away the Halloween mini's. It worked great in the dining area, but we had to move it whenever we had a big dinner. This will be a better place for it.
Cute little cornucopia with scarecrows in a corner.
These are two mop pilgrims that are on our entry room table. Wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them. They have been around for a long time! You never realized how these little projects turn into such tradtions for your family.
This the the shelf over the couch in our family dining room. They are little indian bears we painted in FHE years ago.
This is my hutch.
It looks a little washed out in the picture, but with the fall dishes it is quite beautiful. The t-cups are some of my great grandmothers. Several dishes are from several generations back. So glad to get these out so we can all enjoy them.
This doll was given to my mom from my dad with her engagement ring on the dolls wrist. It deserves a place of honor in the hutch!
This doll looks out the other side.
Time for Thanksgiving!
I don't have as many Thanksgiving Decorations as I do Halloween or Christmas. I use alot of the Fall decor that I have and leave it up September through Thanksgiivng.
Here are pictures of a few of the Thanksgiving things we have intermingled with fall leaves and pumkins.
Living Room 
Left Mantle
Middle Mantle
My poor pilgrim is a widower...I have to find a new wife for him, I don't know where she is at.
Right Mantle
Right Hearth
I made this turkey with a bunch of my friends at Enrichment Day at church. When I pull him out I always think about them and the fun we had creating these all together.
Middle of the Hearth.
This "Give Thnks" was also created at Enrichment at church several years ago.
Left Hearth
This has been up since September, I just add or take away things to match the month.
Top of Piano
I decided to move around some of the Fall and Thanksgiving Decorations
I moved the centerpiece that was on the table for fall into the living room and put it on the piano. (See September and Fall Decor.) I added a few Thanksgiving mini's to it and took away the Halloween mini's. It worked great in the dining area, but we had to move it whenever we had a big dinner. This will be a better place for it.
Cute little cornucopia with scarecrows in a corner.
These are two mop pilgrims that are on our entry room table. Wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them. They have been around for a long time! You never realized how these little projects turn into such tradtions for your family.
This the the shelf over the couch in our family dining room. They are little indian bears we painted in FHE years ago.
This is my hutch.
It looks a little washed out in the picture, but with the fall dishes it is quite beautiful. The t-cups are some of my great grandmothers. Several dishes are from several generations back. So glad to get these out so we can all enjoy them.
This doll was given to my mom from my dad with her engagement ring on the dolls wrist. It deserves a place of honor in the hutch!
This doll looks out the other side.
Thankful Activities for Famlies
All kinds of thankful activities at my family blog to help keep in mind this is "Be Thankful Month."See http://bucketideasforgrandmas.blogspot.com/2008/11/thanksgiving-thankful-activities.html
A Few Thanksgiving Treats
This was originally posted on the Buckets of Holidays Ideas Blog on Friday, November 7, 2008- I moved it here when I created this Thanksgiving Blog.
Fun Turkey Pops
Oreo Turkey Cookies
Ingredients - 2 double stuff Oreo's, 1 malt ball, 6 candy corns, and icingInstructions - Separate one Oreo - this is the base. Put malt ball in center and lay other cookie on it's side behind it. Using icing stick on candy corn for beak and add eyes. Push other candy corn into cookie for feathers.http://www.recipezaar.com/Oreo-Turkeys-Thanksgiving-Snack-143991
Other Cookie Turkey's
Basic instructions to assemble - same as above.
Flat Turkey Cookies
INGREDIENTS1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies1 container (16 oz) chocolate creamy frostingCandy cornOrange decorating icingBlack decorating gelMiniature candy-coated chocolate baking bitsDIRECTIONS1. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies as directed on roll. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.2. Spoon chocolate frosting into resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut small hole in bottom corner of bag. On each cookie, pipe frosting on outer edge of half of cookie. Arrange candy corn over frosting for feathers.3. Pipe orange icing onto each cookie to resemble turkey face and feet. Use orange icing to attach baking bits to turkey face for eyes. Pipe black gel on baking bits for centers of eyes http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/showrecipe.aspx?rid=40040
Pilgrim Hats
These adorable (and edible!) Pilgrim hat favors will decorate any pretty holiday table. Turn them over to use as a treat cup and fill with your favorite treats.What You Needcolored ice cream cones red fruit leatheryellow fruit leatheryellow sugar sprinklesKaro syrupchocolate wafer melts1- small-sized, unused paintbrush1- medium-sized, unused paintbrush
What You Do Plain Pilgrim Hat Wrap red fruit leather around the middle of the ice cream cone, right under the lip of the cone. Wrap one end of the fruit leather over the other, pressing the ends to make them stick together. Cut a piece of the yellow fruit leather the same width as the red fruit leather, then lengthwise into a small square. Place the yellow square on top of the red band, forming the "buckle" on the hat. Using the small paintbrush, paint a little bit of Karo syrup onto the yellow square and sprinkle with the yellow sugar.Chocolate Covered Pilgrim HatIn a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts at 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until melted. Using the medium-sized paintbrush, paint the chocolate over the entire cone, making sure to completely cover the whole cone. Set cones in refrigerator for 5 minutes to harden chocolate. Once the chocolate has hardened, wrap red fruit leather around the middle of the ice cream cone, right under the lip of the cone. Wrap one end of the fruit leather over the other, pressing the ends to make them stick together. Cut a piece of the yellow fruit leather the same width as the red fruit leather, then lengthwise into a small square. Place the yellow square on top of the red band, forming the "buckle" on the hat. Using the small paintbrush, paint a little bit of Karo syrup onto the yellow square and sprinkle with the yellow sugar.For Treat Cups: Fill with your favorite snacks like caramel corn, Trix cereal, trail mix, popcorn, etc. You can even fill them with pudding or yogurt. Just don't forget the spoon.http://www.familycorner.com/family/kids/recipes/edible-pilgrim-hats.shtml
Pilgrim Hats Pilgrim Hat Cookies by Taste of Home"
We dreamed up this combination for a yummy treat to take into school before our Thanksgiving break. Everyone loved them!" Megan and Mitchell Vogel, Jefferson, WisconsinSERVINGS: 32TIME: Prep: 1 hourIngredients:1 cup vanilla frosting7 drops yellow food coloring32 miniature peanut butter cups1 package (11-1/2 ounces) fudge-striped cookies32 pieces orange mini Chiclets gumDirections: In a small shallow bowl, combine frosting and food coloring. Remove paper liners from peanut butter cups. Holding the bottom of a peanut butter cup, dip top of cup in yellow frosting. Position over center hole of a cookie, forming the hatband and crown. Add a buckle of Chiclets gum. Repeat with remaining cups and cookies. Yield: 32 cookies. http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pilgrim-Hat-Cookies
You can also use marshmallows to make this cute hat.
http://x.go.com/411548?eid=000003655&uid=8E8F1DF9-6758-4F2F-8267-A5CC35865B76
Cornucopia Treats
I will look for a picture.We make these every year and I have NEVER taken apicture of them.Steam the end of a sugar cone using steam from a t-pot and curve upwards in the shape of a cornucopia.Let it cool then add runts.You can use icing and write each persons name on the side for place cards.Cover with saran wrap and tie ribbon around it it to keep candy in or you can let it spill out onto the table.
Fun Turkey Pops
These are from another blog. She has step by step instructions:http://bakerella.blogspot.com/2008/11/youll-want-to-gobble-these-right-up.html
Oreo Turkey Cookies
Ingredients - 2 double stuff Oreo's, 1 malt ball, 6 candy corns, and icingInstructions - Separate one Oreo - this is the base. Put malt ball in center and lay other cookie on it's side behind it. Using icing stick on candy corn for beak and add eyes. Push other candy corn into cookie for feathers.http://www.recipezaar.com/Oreo-Turkeys-Thanksgiving-Snack-143991
Other Cookie Turkey's
Basic instructions to assemble - same as above.
Flat Turkey Cookies
INGREDIENTS1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies1 container (16 oz) chocolate creamy frostingCandy cornOrange decorating icingBlack decorating gelMiniature candy-coated chocolate baking bitsDIRECTIONS1. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies as directed on roll. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.2. Spoon chocolate frosting into resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut small hole in bottom corner of bag. On each cookie, pipe frosting on outer edge of half of cookie. Arrange candy corn over frosting for feathers.3. Pipe orange icing onto each cookie to resemble turkey face and feet. Use orange icing to attach baking bits to turkey face for eyes. Pipe black gel on baking bits for centers of eyes http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/showrecipe.aspx?rid=40040
Pilgrim Hats
These adorable (and edible!) Pilgrim hat favors will decorate any pretty holiday table. Turn them over to use as a treat cup and fill with your favorite treats.What You Needcolored ice cream cones red fruit leatheryellow fruit leatheryellow sugar sprinklesKaro syrupchocolate wafer melts1- small-sized, unused paintbrush1- medium-sized, unused paintbrush
What You Do Plain Pilgrim Hat Wrap red fruit leather around the middle of the ice cream cone, right under the lip of the cone. Wrap one end of the fruit leather over the other, pressing the ends to make them stick together. Cut a piece of the yellow fruit leather the same width as the red fruit leather, then lengthwise into a small square. Place the yellow square on top of the red band, forming the "buckle" on the hat. Using the small paintbrush, paint a little bit of Karo syrup onto the yellow square and sprinkle with the yellow sugar.Chocolate Covered Pilgrim HatIn a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy melts at 30-second intervals, stirring frequently, until melted. Using the medium-sized paintbrush, paint the chocolate over the entire cone, making sure to completely cover the whole cone. Set cones in refrigerator for 5 minutes to harden chocolate. Once the chocolate has hardened, wrap red fruit leather around the middle of the ice cream cone, right under the lip of the cone. Wrap one end of the fruit leather over the other, pressing the ends to make them stick together. Cut a piece of the yellow fruit leather the same width as the red fruit leather, then lengthwise into a small square. Place the yellow square on top of the red band, forming the "buckle" on the hat. Using the small paintbrush, paint a little bit of Karo syrup onto the yellow square and sprinkle with the yellow sugar.For Treat Cups: Fill with your favorite snacks like caramel corn, Trix cereal, trail mix, popcorn, etc. You can even fill them with pudding or yogurt. Just don't forget the spoon.http://www.familycorner.com/family/kids/recipes/edible-pilgrim-hats.shtml
Pilgrim Hats Pilgrim Hat Cookies by Taste of Home"
We dreamed up this combination for a yummy treat to take into school before our Thanksgiving break. Everyone loved them!" Megan and Mitchell Vogel, Jefferson, WisconsinSERVINGS: 32TIME: Prep: 1 hourIngredients:1 cup vanilla frosting7 drops yellow food coloring32 miniature peanut butter cups1 package (11-1/2 ounces) fudge-striped cookies32 pieces orange mini Chiclets gumDirections: In a small shallow bowl, combine frosting and food coloring. Remove paper liners from peanut butter cups. Holding the bottom of a peanut butter cup, dip top of cup in yellow frosting. Position over center hole of a cookie, forming the hatband and crown. Add a buckle of Chiclets gum. Repeat with remaining cups and cookies. Yield: 32 cookies. http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pilgrim-Hat-Cookies
You can also use marshmallows to make this cute hat.
http://x.go.com/411548?eid=000003655&uid=8E8F1DF9-6758-4F2F-8267-A5CC35865B76
Cornucopia Treats
I will look for a picture.We make these every year and I have NEVER taken apicture of them.Steam the end of a sugar cone using steam from a t-pot and curve upwards in the shape of a cornucopia.Let it cool then add runts.You can use icing and write each persons name on the side for place cards.Cover with saran wrap and tie ribbon around it it to keep candy in or you can let it spill out onto the table.
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