subject: How to Make Your Thanksgiving for 2010 a Easy One [print this page] How to Make Your Thanksgiving for 2010 a Easy One
Thanksgiving is not far away. Before you know it, Thanksgiving 2010 will be upon us. Families gather together to reunite with loved ones and to give thanks for the blessings they have received. Make this Thanksgiving more enjoyable and less stressful for everyone by using these helpful suggestions and tips.
Families gather together on Thanksgiving to give thanks and to catch up with members they have not seen in a while. This means some will have to travel great distances to reunite with their loved ones. Traveling during the holidays can be a nightmare and even worse for those who have children. Keep them entertained by giving them a journal to fill up on the trip of what they see while you are traveling. The journal should have room for doodles, notes, and places where they can write about the family members they meet during the holiday. This will give them something they can look back on in years to come.
Fixing the holiday meal is stressful enough. Nevertheless, you also have guests arriving, a house to decorate, and shopping to do. The list never ends. Make it easier on yourself by preparing ahead of time. The week before Thanksgiving, make sure you have the room for the turkey and anything you can prepare ahead of time. Prepare your guest list, making notes of anyone bringing a covered dish so you do not make another one. The week of Thanksgiving, you can purchase non-perishable items like canned veggies and paper products. After this, you can prepare most of the dinner a few days before the holiday.
Your dining room table will be the focal point of the holiday meal. Purchase dried fall flowers, greenery, and gourds to fill your table with beautiful fall colors. If you need inspiration, the Internet is a great source for Thanksgiving crafts and ideas.
Fill your house with the spoils of the harvest. Dried gourds and pumpkins can be arranged on mantelpieces and coffee tables. String colorful fall leaves together to make a wonderful fall garland. Get the kids involved with making wonderful Thanksgiving crafts. Keep the children busy making paper turkeys, pilgrim hats, and aprons. There are many magazines available that can give you patterns and other ideas for crafts everyone can do.
