Thankful wreaths
The other day I was lamenting to Scott that T. could really have used a little sister--maybe just two years apart in age; someone she could play with, someone who would fill in the gaps (or chasms, as...
View ArticleTorn
On Wednesday, as class was ending, one of my students approached me and leaned in, with the air of someone about to ask a critical question."Professor M.," she asked. "Can I ask you a personal...
View ArticleThankful Tree
For many years I have done some varriation of a Thankful Tree. This year with two kids at such different levels of ability and interest I cam up with this tree that they could both contribute to in...
View ArticleThankful Letters
This activity was actually inspired by my son listing words that start with the letters in his name on the way to school last week. What I like about this is that so often ( at least at my house) when...
View ArticlePie dreams
I keep having to remind myself that next week is Thanksgiving. As usual, everything's come to a sort of bottleneck here, at the end of the semester. I'm behind in grading and other course...
View Article5 Kids Table Ideas For Thanksgiving
Whether you actually have a special table for your children at Thanksgiving or if you all sit mixed together these ideas will help keep fidgety kids at the table a little longer.1. Skip the table...
View ArticleFeast, deconstructed
If Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday, the day-after is pretty great, too. There's no need to be in the kitchen cooking and baking, yet we get to enjoy the fruits of that labor all day long, if...
View ArticleYour "2 Weeks 'Til Thanksgiving, Don't Freak Out" Kit
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away -- how did that happen?!! This year, the holiday is on the earliest date it can possibly occur. Freaking out, like me? I bring you this Tasty + Thankful + Fun...
View ArticleBlack... Thursday? Why the Sales Are Starting Earlier Than Ever
The lights, the lights, the lights that light the lights... Wait a minute while I get that Kmart jingle out of my head.Is it me, or are the Black Friday and holiday shopping commercials earlier and...
View ArticleThanksgiving Activities for Your Family: Games, Movies & More!
Don't tell Santa Claus, but Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Yours too? A big part of what makes it so great is the focus on meaningful family time, rather than gift giving.read more
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