Friday, October 31, 2014

Halloween 2007 - 2014


In order from 2007 through 2014, here is LG in her Halloween (and one All Saints) outfits.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Preparing to Give Thanks, Part 2: Clothes Pin People

Although November has not yet started, it is never too early to start thinking about preparing for Thanksgiving.  Over the next few weeks, I will post some proven ideas that you can use for your own Thanksgiving based on what we have done in the past.

Today's post is a fun idea about how to personalize the Thanksgiving table.  A few years ago, LG decided to make a craft that matched each person who would be at the Thanksgiving table.  The craft was based on the Clothespin Clan craft from Crayola.  The only materials needed were:
  • Crayola Model Magic
  • Clothespins
  • Chenille Wire  (also called Pipe Cleaners, back in the day)
The details on how to make the craft can be found in this Crayola YouTube video.

I think that you could substitute the Model Magic for another product that would dry out.  Each of these figures could be placed at the table where each person will sit.  And you could also add place cards with each person's name.  If you really want to extend the craft, you can add another Crayola inspired craft--Triarama Place Cards which are essentially personalized backdrops for each figure.

Here are the results of her handiwork.  (I am the one on the far right.)


Next, Acorn Squash Candle Holders for a decoration with a natural look.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Preparing to Give Thanks, Part 1: Daily Thankful Activity

Last weekend, LG and I began some of the preparations in order to continue our family tradition of making November a whole month of thanksgiving.  Last year, we made a poster-sized tree and each day in the month of November, we added a leaf with something for which we were grateful.  (I thought I had a picture of the tree, but I cannot find it.)  Here, instead, is a picture of the leaves.  The leaves were actually an outline of our hands on different colored sheets of construction paper.


This year, we prepared a poster-sized cornucopia, and LG and I cut out different types of fruits and vegetables.



Starting on November 1st, we will write down something for which we are thankful for and stick on the cornucopia.  By the end of the month, it will be filled with the various items for which we thank God and we thank one another.

Next, Clothes Pin People to help personalize your Thanksgiving table.

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