I am already looking forward to watching the Macy's Parade with my Mom while drinking coffee and hoping the children quietly entertain themselves for the entire morning...
A girl can dream, right?
Since we will be hosting a few people, I have been browsing my favorite web sites and blogs for fun Thanksgiving ideas. I thought I'd share a few of my favs so far...
If you're hosting a large group - especially if it involves teenagers - it would be fun to do this Thanksgiving Word Search. There is also a trivia game and other activities available here on Purpletrail.com
Printable Thanksgiving Game – Word Scramble
1. ytuerk _______________________________________2. rcpniaocou _______________________________________
3. ehsamd stopoate _______________________________________
4. ktshan _______________________________________
5. gmrispli _______________________________________
6. yrwafoerlm _______________________________________
7. tnviae nrsmeaicn _______________________________________
8. ythomupl, kcro _______________________________________
9. yiflam _______________________________________
10. sftea _______________________________________
11. stidtnaori _______________________________________
12. brnacyrer uesac _______________________________________
13. klbac dyrifa , _______________________________________
14. solfretev _______________________________________
15. kpunmip epi _______________________________________
**Bonus ytopparnht _______________________________________
For the younger guests, this free printable activity placemat would be a great addition to the kiddie table. It's available for download at creativekristi.com
And how fun are these little turkeys that could hold the crayons for the placemats?
If I were hosting a larger group, I would definitely use one of the adorable thanksgiving menu templates that you can customize to your own menu, available for free, by visiting this page on HGTV.com. I'm sure you're not a bit surprised that I would chose the chevron one. :)
Also available on HGTV's web site are the instructions and templates for this precious place card and party favor in one! If my kids are feeling crafty during Thanksgiving week, I may try to get them to make these with me.
Of course, if you don't want to go the "crafty route" there are a gazillion beautifully designed free printables available in the web. Just google "Free printable thanksgiving place cards." Here are a couple of my favorites:
And you all know I have a love of free printables that can be framed and turned into seasonal artwork. How stunning would this print be framed in an antique white frame and then set in the guest bathroom next to a sparkling candle? You can download it (along with other versions of it) for free on the beautiful blog nestofposies.
There are so many wonderful ideas out there for Thanksgiving. Don't even type "Thanksgiving ideas" into the Pinterest search engine unless you have an hour or so to browse. So, have fun and take advantage of all the amazingly talented people out there who so generously share their creations with people like me (who have no design talent!).
And just in case anyone was wondering...there are 17 days left until Thanksgiving. ;)
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Informative Post! Thanksgiving is about togetherness. We’ve put together 9 amazing virtual thanksgiving ideas so you can have a celebration to remember. These ideas can help make celebration time special even if you can’t be together in person.
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