Happy Thanksgiving from The Glorious Train Wreck Mom
Throwback and Thankful Thursday: What About Thanksgiving Am I Grateful For?
Holy mother of where is the year going!!!! It’s Thanksgiving?! When did this happen? How did this happen? It was just Halloween and now I have a turkey in my oven and Santa breathing down my neck. Are you kidding me? Make it stop! It’s going too fast!
Mom Monday: Thanksgiving Activities for Children to Save Your Sanity
It happens this week. And I know you're thinking about the turkey, cranberry sauce, and if your sister in law will insist on bringing those rotten deviled eggs. Have you forgotten anything? How about the kids?
A Train Wreck Thanksgiving Plan
Are you short on time and need some Thanksgiving shortcuts? Are you new to all of this preparation and have no idea where to begin? Here are some simple time-saving tips and suggestions to aid you if you're a newbie. I'm certain you'll be able to pull off Thanksgiving dinner. Even if you find yourself asking, "Um. Why is it only two weeks to Thanksgiving? I still have bags of candy from my kids. I mean, from taking my kids Trick or Treating. And we are going to have a house full of my husband's family. Again."
Imbolc
It's a holiday. But that doesn't mean your rituals need to be large, grandiose ceremonies. It can be as simple as baking some muffins and taking time to be grateful for what has past and what is yet to come while still being in the present and being mindful. A bright and blessed Imbolc to... Continue Reading →
Cheap and Cheerful Holiday
It's beginning to cost a lot like Christmas. And when you have four kids - three teen girls - that can put a dent in your bank account. But it doesn't have to. The best suggestion I will make is to set a budget. Now, I know you love your offspring. But they are not... Continue Reading →
I Was a Teenaged Christmas Elf
Every year since I was twelve, my best friend, Anna, suckered me and our friend, Jodi, into coming to her house the day after Thanksgiving. After high school we added my friend, Gerry, to the mix. This was not your average get together. We weren't Black Friday shopping. We weren't watching movies. We weren't calling... Continue Reading →
19 Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Jokes
These are the jokes, kids. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims Which cat discovered America? Christofurry Columbus Why do turkeys always go, "gobble, gobble"? Because they never learned good table manners! What key has legs and can't open doors? A Turkey Why did Johnny get such low grades after... Continue Reading →
4th of July Patriotic Buddies Recipe
Hey howdy hey! How are you today? For those of us in the states Wednesday is a big day - 4th of July aka Independence Day. Typically, you'll see barbecue, drink, and salad recipes. Not here. We decided on a snack. So, here it is. What you'll need: (If you click the links, I may... Continue Reading →
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