Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Little ones + Thanksgiving

This week as we go through some fun ideas for our Thanksgiving tables...we can't forget to include our little ones!  Thanksgiving is all about gathering with friends and families. Enjoying one another, good company, and of course giving thanks! :)

At our home we strive to teach our children about thankfulness year round. We do take this time of year though to do a few special little things to really focus on giving a little more. 

We will typically give to a family in need.  We will try to donate different items to a number of organizations. We talk about how blessed we are to have more than enough and how some families are not as fortunate. The boys have really understood more this year than the past. I think since Colt is growing older, he is able to understand this concept a little more.

We have a thankful tree in our home. A place where we can write down things we are thankful for. It is placed in our kitchen seating area, where we spend a lot of time.
(sorry for the awful picture)


It is a great reminder when our attitudes are not quite where they need to be :)


This year as we celebrate Thanksgiving in our home, I really wanted the boys to have a few little things to enjoy at the table. Things that kept with the theme of "giving". Here are a few ideas I loved!





 I could not find the source for this one. If anyone knows please let me know so I can give them credit!


Here are a few other ideas I came across to help teach your children about being thankful!




How do you teach your little ones to give thanks? 

Warmly,
Tori


Monday, November 11, 2013

Weekend recap + Fall Table Settings

I hope y'all had a lovely weekend! We spent ours playing in the leaves.


(two of our three boys)


(my mom and our littlest one)

 With Thanksgiving just right around the corner I have started coming up with a few ideas on our table setting this year.  I love simple table settings, and thought I would share a few that inspired me while hunting ideas.





I fell in love with this whole table setting from Southern Living




I really liked all the little details. Lots of neutrals with a few pops of color.


This wedding is stunning from Ruffled


How adorable are these fun silverware holders from Think Garnish?


Great idea for silverware from Style Me Pretty

There are SO many wonderful ideas, it is so hard to narrow it down!

Tomorrow I will be back with a few fun ideas for the little ones table!

What are your plans for your Thanksgiving table this year?



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I will leave you with this picture from a walk to the barn this weekend!

Warmly,
Tori



Friday, November 8, 2013

Veterans Day (homeschool)



In honor of upcoming Veterans Day, I complied a list of things we will be doing in school to learn about our veterans and what they do for us!




A veterans day flip book.


Preschool veterans day poem.

Flag hunt from No Time For Flashcards!

A few great books about veterans day:
   



Getting our children involved is so important so they know what these brave soldiers have done for us and our country!

Here are some helpful resources that serve veterans and their families:

What activities do you have planned to teach your children about our veterans?

Warmly,
Tori