relationships • me • relationships • lifestyle
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 2nd, 2011 | 1 Comment »
When I think about my most lasting friendships with family and those to me as close as my family, one thing comes to mind—memories.
Forming memories is one of the building blocks of successful relationships. And since you never know when you’ll bond over a specific event, activity, or topic, the key is to spend quality time with the people you love so you have ample opportunities to build memories. For example, like when my mom, sisters, and …
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my world • giving organizations • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 26th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
A little while back, I had the opportunity to enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving meal with Jennifer Garner in support of Frigidaire’s $500,000 commitment to Save the Children’s U.S Programs.
Here we are in the image above, including (from left): Ann Marie from This Mama Cooks…, Jennifer Garner, Helen
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crafts • me • arts & entertainment • holidays
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 25th, 2011 | No Comments »
Staying in town over the Thanksgiving… holiday weekend means lots of fun and bonding for the family as well as lots of free time for the kids. And even though turkey day itself has passed, it isn’t too late to break out the crafts and engage your kids in fun
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mom • crafts • crafts • kids crafts
by Jill Greenlaw on November 21st, 2011 | 2 Comments »
November is a great month to focus on the things we are grateful… for. I love teaching my children about gratitude, because it helps them to focus less on themselves and more on others.
Gratitude Jar
A gratitude jar is a perfect way to help us get into the spirit
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mom • crafts • education • holidays
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 20th, 2011 | No Comments »
Last year for one of our Thanksgiving day activities, we had each child make their own gratitude… poster, listing all of the things they were grateful for. All the kids made a poster that reflected their unique talents. Some featured intricate drawings, others showcased magazine clippings, while others were a
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my world • Leaving a Legacy • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Tammy Kling on November 20th, 2011 | No Comments »
As we enter a season of holiday cheer it’s easy to breeze past the real meaning of Thanksgiving and forget the things we are thankful for.
…All around me here in Texas neighbors are installing massive Christmas decorations. Their homes are lit up like the Macy’s thanksgiving parade. Today though,
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me • relationships • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Robin Greene on November 20th, 2011 | No Comments »
The Thanksgiving holiday brings families… together for eating, reflecting, and having fun together. The women hang out in the kitchen, the men watch sports in the TV room, and the kids run through the house playing chase or hide and seek. As the final preparations are finished we gather around
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mom • meal time • food • meal plan
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 18th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Are you dreaming of Thanksgiving dinner? I am! And not just Thanksgiving dinner, but Thanksgiving leftovers, which were always a favorite in my house.
…Here are three ways to enjoy the dinner beyond Thanksgiving day.
1. Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe
My favorite part of Thanskgiving dinner is not
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crafts • my world • raising giving children • kids crafts
by Jill Greenlaw on November 15th, 2011 | No Comments »
Thanksgiving…—The month of November is a great time to focus on things we are thankful for in our lives. When our kids were little, we traced their hands onto construction paper and wrote down the things they were grateful for on them. This has been a tradition ever since.
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mom • crafts • crafts • kids crafts
by Jill Greenlaw on November 14th, 2011 | No Comments »
Thanksgiving—When I think of Thanksgiving Day…, I imagine being with all of my family around the dinner table. My kids love setting the table and making sure that everyone knows exactly where they are going to sit. One way to make it less confusing is to make a
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Jennifer Garner and Thanksgiving Dinner: Talking Turkey in Style
