In All Things Give Thanks

    It is so hard to be content and happy, if you are not grateful. We all have so many blessings, but it is really easy to get bogged down by "bad days." I want you to try this: every night before bed think of five things you are thankful for. Some days this will be easy. But, it most important on days where it is hard. That's when you remember your everyday blessings: a home, your family, a warm bed, or whatever.

    This Thanksgiving in between food and football see if you can list 100 things on a piece of paper which you are thankful for. They can be silly or serious. Rediscover the joy that is found in simple things.

    Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you.
    -Apostle Paul

    I am thankful for food, especially real mashed potatoes

    Thanksgiving recipes from HGTV

    How to Carve a Turkey

    Thanksgiving recipes from Epicurious

    November calendar for Thanksgiving planning


    I am thankful for reading and learning

    "An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving" by Louisa May Alcott

    Home For the Holidays Lots of graphics

    Thanksgiving Lesson Plan from Not Just For Kids

    Teaching about Thanksgiving Teacher resources

    Thanksgiving on the Net

    The Mayflower Pages History and passenger lists


    I am thankful for my kids

    Make a centerpiece out of harvest time gourds, vegetables and grains.

    My sister and I used to make little placecards so everyone would know where to sit at the table.

    Make an indian headress out of a paper grocery bag. Cut off a long enough strip to go around your head. Draw a design on it. Staple or glue the headband so it fits your head. Glue or staple a couple of feathers to it(real or out of paper).

    Spin the Turkey Game You can play too!

    DLTK's Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Activities

    Billy Bear's Thanksgiving Clipart, games

    Thanksgiving Crafts from About.com

    Thanksgiving Activities


    I am thankful for our country's history

    The Thanksgiving Story

    Thanksgiving in American History

    The Pilgrim Hall Museum

    Historical Thanksgiving Traditions

    The First Thanksgiving Proclamation 1676


    I am thankful for good times together

    Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

    Send Thanksgiving Cards

    The The Grand Turkey Hunt Game

    Thanksgiving Screen Saver

    Questions to ask family members


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