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Thanksgiving Tradition

11.21.2019 by season // Leave a Comment

I’ve never put much thought into Thanksgiving. I love the food and getting together with family, but mostly it is just the holiday that must pass before I get to put on the Christmas music! So, I was surprised this month when I found myself thinking a lot about gratitude and what a gift this month could be in my life and in the life of my family. With these thoughts I was excited to find a good tradition I could do this season and many more to come to help me slow down and recognize the many blessings in my life.

I love traditions but I have found over the years, that for me, the traditions that are the simplest and most flexible seem to be the ones that are most likely to succeed. So, this month each family member picked a few people that have been a blessing in their life, and we found a way to share with them our gratitude. We did a handwritten card and some small homemade treats for a few friends and a secret puzzle message for some teachers and grandparents.

I know these were simple, inexpensive acts, but I can honestly say there has been such a sweet happiness in our home this month as we’ve had the love that only comes from the gift of gratitude.

We wanted to share a free Thanksgiving card printable you can use this season to share your gratitude with others. These cards are great for sending on little treat plates, to a teacher, or even leaving on the counter of your relatives who hosted Thanksgiving. Who doesn’t like a card that expresses someone’s gratitude for them!

Free Thanksgiving Cards

What ways do you express or show your gratitude during the Thanksgiving season?

Categories // Free Printables, Traditions Tags // cards, gratitude, printable, thanksgiving, traditions

Throw an Ancestor Birthday Party!

07.01.2019 by season // Leave a Comment

This week for our #seasonforfamilyactivies post, I want to share one of my favorite #familyhomeevening activities. It is so fun and kids of all ages will LOVE it!

Who doesn’t love a great birthday party?! The basic idea for this activity is to host a Birthday for your Ancestors that were born within a certain period of time (that day, that month, or season… really whatever period of time you choose).

This #FHE activity is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. Even better for you… the activity can be as simple or as elaborate as you want to make it. If your kids love it, hold a party once a month, once a season, once a year or just when ever you feel like it.

To make this crazy easy for you, I have created this into a FREE printable FHE lesson plan! The printable has all the tips and ideas for making your parties so easy and fun!

Download the Free FHE Lesson Plan Here

Check out some photos from one of my family’s Ancestor Parties, we always have so much fun!
Tip: Use LEFTOVER party supplies to make it cheap and easy! I never buy new party supplies, we always just mix and match the leftovers from our real birthday parties.

Categories // Activities, Child, Family, Free Printables, Teen

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