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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I just love the preparation that goes along with this incredible family time. I saw this link in one of my online forums today. It is absolutely hilarious and should set your mood and get you geared up for this month's major holiday.
The Turkey's Perspective in Song
Also, for the last five years or so the kids and I have put together these Thanksgiving Blessing Mix treats to pass out to friends and family. We usually make over 100 between the three of the children to give to coaches and fellow sports (dance, diving, gymnastics) team members. This mix is kid-friendly (no tabasco sauce or anything too spicy). Even the adults seem to like the flavor. And, the message is nice (while being somewhat generic).
If you want a more spiritual emphasis I found this Feed Your Faith Blessings Mix that has scripture references to go along with the message (Scroll down the page--it's toward the bottom).
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But, our absolute favorite Thanksgiving activity is a box we bought several years ago entitled ThanksLiving Treasures. This box comes with a book that has six biblically-based lessons on thankfulness and creative ideas to celebrate Thanksgiving. It was produced by Family Life (Dennis Rainey). It's older so you can grab it now for $2.50. Can't beat that price. |
The box has pictures and artifacts that go along with each devotion for the children to look at and touch. Their are also journal pages for recording personal comments regarding God's Word, Protection, Freedom, Health, Salvation, and Provision. We started reading the devotions and journaling in 1999. It's especially fascinating to look back every year and see just how awesome God has been in providing for our family. That sets the perfect mood for the Thanksgiving season.
Until we meet in the teachers' lounge again,
Linda W. Kelley
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