The “THANKFUL” Notes
22 Nov 2011 2 Comments
in THANKSGIVING Tags: Activity, family, Gathering, Idea, thankful for, Thanksgiving
There are a lot of people going through tough times right now. That fact made me realize that many people could use a little “feel good” moment and Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion. So, I designed the following page of “Thankful” Notes for you to print and either mail ahead of time (locally should take 1 day) or hand-out as your family’s Thanksgiving guests arrive. I would tell each of your guests to keep the “AUTHOR” anonymous so they feel free to express themselves in a generous and yes, gushy manner, if they want to. The instructions are included, so why not print something that, when filled out and given, will make someone feel good (about themselves) heading into this beautiful holiday season! Here’s the link to the full, printable version: http://seasonalhome.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/thankful-slips.jpg
Thanksgiving Tablecloth “makes memories!”
20 Nov 2010 3 Comments
in FAMILY, HALLOWEEN (Thanksgiving & Fall too!), THANKSGIVING Tags: Family Tradition, Memories, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Family Tradition, Thanksgiving Meal, Thanksgiving Tradition, Tradition
This idea, for a new family tradition at Thanksgiving, will bring tons of memories rushing back each year that it’s brought out. And even better… it’s very simple to do.
To begin: purchase a new, light-colored tablecloth and some permanent markers, in Fall colors. After you set your table, for Thanksgiving dinner, scatter the pens across the length (of the table) so everyone can reach them. Encourage your family and guests to write a personal note, which they should also sign and date. Suggest that they write something like:
- something for which they are thankful
- something they accomplished during the year
- someONE they are grateful for
- something (like a special event) they would like to remember
As the messages accumulate, from year-to-year, your family and invited guests will thoroughly enjoy re-visiting their own past notes, and those of everyone else, as they each add a new one for the current year. Your inexpensive Thanksgiving tablecloth will become a true time capsule and a treasured keepsake to pass down through the family for years!
Personally…. I’m grateful for all of my wonderful readers and for the overwhelming response I received to my DVD release… thank you all for your support!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Eileen
