Category Archives: Thanksgiving

I’m thankful… (the Thankful Tree)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! For a few years now we have had a “Thankful Tree” to decorate our table on Thanksgiving Day.  It reminds us of all the things we are grateful for. Here’s how it’s done: 1.   On the … Continue reading

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Day After Thanksgiving Casserole

As mentioned last week in my post for Thanksgiving Stuffing, before you slave over your Thanksgiving feast, enjoy it, sleep for a few hours, and then put it all away, here’s an idea.  In a large casserole dish, spread some … Continue reading

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Blessings Overflowing

Looking for another way to count your many blessings this Thanksgiving?  Gather the family.  Even the young kids love sharing what they’re thankful for with this activity. You will need an empty cup a bowl of water a spoon or … Continue reading

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‘Thankful For You’ Notes

Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important— And what is most important almost always … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Casserole

You know the traditional way of serving sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving with marshmallows melted on top (and melted butter to boot)?  Sorry, not my thing.  I hate to go that far to ruin a perfectly delicious vegetable and then have … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Dip

There are only a handful of things in life that are better than chocolate, and this is may not be one of them. However, it is a very close second.  If you like pumpkin pie, you will love this.  Hey, … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Bread Stuffing

Thanksgiving dinner.  Probably my favorite meal of the year.  No, wait.  I take that back.  My favorite meal of the year is BY FAR the Day-After-Thanksgiving-Casserole my mom always made. (Keep an eye out for the recipe next week!)  It is … Continue reading

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The Gratitude Chain

For me, Thanksgiving couldn’t fall at a more perfect time. It’s just after the “give me, give me” of Halloween and right before the “I hope I get” of Christmas. It’s the perfect time to stop, teach your kids, and … Continue reading

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Clearplay and “The Blind Side”

I wanted to recommend a movie for the Thanksgiving season, but before I do that, I have to tell you about Clearplay. Clearplay is a DVD player and a filter subscription service that lets you watch regular DVDs censored according … Continue reading

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A Book of Thanks

Many books are a good one-time read.  Some are good enough to actually buy and keep in your library.  And then there are those books that are so delicious to the senses that they find a place on the coffee … Continue reading

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