Having kids at your Thanksgiving festivities? Here are a few simple ideas to add to your kids table. Table Decorations: Start by covering the table in white or brown craft paper. To add some fall fun to our kids table, cut leaves out of fun card stock and string them from the ceiling. Real leaves […]
Last Minute Thanksgiving Projects
Even though Thanksgiving is on Thursday there is still lots of time for some last minute projects. We’ll be sharing three ideas we found and loved. The best part being there is still time to complete them! Today we’re sharing a Gratitude Turkey Treat Jar from Toddler Approved! Using some craft paper, googly eyes, a […]
Thanksgiving Food Game
While working as a nanny of 3 I found dinners were often more enjoyable if we played a game. One of the game we liked to play was “Through the Green Glass Door“. If you have not played this game before it is very simple. At least one of the players must know the rules […]
Thanksgiving Food: Blessings Trail Mix
One of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions is making Thanksgiving Blessings Trail Mix—a simple, meaningful, and kid-friendly snack that shares the story of gratitude through symbolic ingredients. Over the years, we’ve made this mix dozens of times, and it has become one of our go-to gifts for teachers, neighbors, and friends. This year, I’ve updated our […]
Thanksgiving Food Mini Frittatas
Today we are sharing a delicious and healthy appetizer idea, mini-muffin pan frittatas. These two-bite sized frittatas make a perfect appetizer because they can be made ahead of time and served either warm or at room temperature so they don’t have to take up precious oven space on Thanksgiving. Starting with a basic recipe for […]
Thanksgiving Haystacks
This week we’ll be sharing some great recipes that kids will love to help make and both kids and adults will love to eat. We’re going to start off the week with something sweet- haystacks. Haystacks are a delicious treat made from chow mein noodles, mini marshmallows, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter. They are sweet, […]
Thanksgiving Kids Table Fun
We covered out kids table in white paper so that kids could draw. Set out crayons or markers for after dinner fun!