- A teacher from the past who was special to you
- Someone who is special to your child--perhaps a coach, scout leader or teacher
- A relative who lives a distance away and you haven't seen for a while
- A friend from your past
- A friend or relative in a nursing home
- An elderly person or one that is ill
Showing posts with label showing thankfulness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label showing thankfulness. Show all posts
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Thanksgiving Cards Show you Care
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year to show your appreciation and thankfulness to people who are special to you. Christmas is the traditional time to send out cards but I challenge you to think differently this year and send a few cards out for thanksgiving. Think of the surprise and happiness the recipients will have when they open your cards.
When you send out these Thanksgiving Cards add a sentence or two to express your thanksfulness for this person. Here are a few of the people who may really appreciate your thanksgiving cards.
I know there are many more people you could add to the list and I challenge you to pick out a two or three and surprise them with a special Thanksgiving card. I have just ordered my cards and plan to send one to an old friend from my school days who lives across the country, one to an elderly aunt and uncle who live in another state, and the last to an elderly lady who use to be in my book club and is now in a nursing home. Who will be on your list?
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Sharing Thanks With Handmade Crafts for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for expressing thankfulness for all of the good things we've received in our lives. Some families have traditions where they express their gratitude during dinner while other families may find it hard to share these feelings verbally. Sometimes it takes a little creativity to find just the right words and the right way to express those sentiments.
Here are four DIY handmade crafts for Thanksgiving that will make it easy for you to express your love and gratitude to your family and friends. These crafts are easy to make and most of the materials can be found in your recycle bin or backyard.
Simply Vintage Girl designed The Thankful Tree, With Chalk using items found in her backyard. This tree is made from a broken branch that is used as the tree form. Small wooden discs are painted with chalkboard paint and suspended from the branches. Before your guests arrive, place a piece of chalk under the tree so that family and friends can write down those things for which they give thanks when the spirit moves them.
I {Heart} Crafty Things created a Thankful Turkey Box Tutorial from an upcycled tissue box. This is an awesome craft for kids because it is so easy and downright adorable. The kids can explore their creativity and when the crafting fun is done, they can write their thanks on a slip of paper. During Thanksgiving dinner, have everyone take a turn at pulling a slip of paper out of the box and reading the words of thankfulness.
Abby M. Interiors has 8 Ideas for Creating Your Thanksgiving Table that will show your gratefulness all through dinner. I especially like number 7 on her list. Make place mats out of upcycled paper bags or kraft paper and draw lines on the mats for guests to write down the good things in their life.
May the holiday season bring you comfort, joy, and good tidings.
Coletta
Here are four DIY handmade crafts for Thanksgiving that will make it easy for you to express your love and gratitude to your family and friends. These crafts are easy to make and most of the materials can be found in your recycle bin or backyard.
Hang Your Gratefulness on a Tree
Simply Vintage Girl designed The Thankful Tree, With Chalk using items found in her backyard. This tree is made from a broken branch that is used as the tree form. Small wooden discs are painted with chalkboard paint and suspended from the branches. Before your guests arrive, place a piece of chalk under the tree so that family and friends can write down those things for which they give thanks when the spirit moves them.
Stuff Your Thanks in a Turkey
I {Heart} Crafty Things created a Thankful Turkey Box Tutorial from an upcycled tissue box. This is an awesome craft for kids because it is so easy and downright adorable. The kids can explore their creativity and when the crafting fun is done, they can write their thanks on a slip of paper. During Thanksgiving dinner, have everyone take a turn at pulling a slip of paper out of the box and reading the words of thankfulness.
Set a Place Mat for Giving Thanks
Abby M. Interiors has 8 Ideas for Creating Your Thanksgiving Table that will show your gratefulness all through dinner. I especially like number 7 on her list. Make place mats out of upcycled paper bags or kraft paper and draw lines on the mats for guests to write down the good things in their life.
Spread a Garland of Thanksgiving
Carina Gardner shares her gratefulness with a Giving Thanks - Free Thankful Banner Download that makes it easy for family and friends to write their reasons to be thankful on a decorative garland strung near the dinner table. Use your own creative skills or download the free printout to make leaf shapes for the garland. Put the shapes in a jar with a pen and clothespins, find a convenient place to hang the garland string, and encourage your family to write their thanks on a leaf and pin it to the garland.
May the holiday season bring you comfort, joy, and good tidings.
Coletta
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