Craft Ideas: Thanksgiving Table for Kids

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"If not us, who? If not now, when?"

- John F. Kennedy

Heya, Queen of Multi-tasking! It’s Wednesday. With Thanksgiving lurking, let's prep with a dash of style and a sprinkle of sanity!

Today’s Mommy scoop:

• Thanksgiving, but make it kids' table chic!

• Travelling? Binders full of fun 🚗✈️

• Dessert Alert: Baked apple slices

• DIY: Acorns wrapped in yarn

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Holiday Hoopla

Chic Crafts for a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Table

Moms, get ready to jazz up your Thanksgiving table with a dash of creativity from your little ones!

These crafts not only keep those tiny hands busy but make your festive table a conversation starter!

See a visual of all crafts here.

Silverware Bags

How about some stylish silverware bags? Kids can jazz up plain brown lunch bags with leaf imprints using simple crayon rubbings.

Gather various leaves, take rubbings on colored paper, cut, fold, and voila! A unique way to serve your silverware.

Fabric-Covered Serving Spoons

Spruce up those wooden spoons with vibrant fabric!

With just fabric, Mod Podge, and a little patience, your serving spoons can become the talk of the table.

Turkey Tray

Delight your guests with a tangram turkey tray made from colored cardstock.

Perfect for appetizers and sure to be a hit with both kids and adults!

Personalized Napkins

A sprig of fresh thyme twisted into guests' initials?

Not only fragrant but a personalized touch to your table setting.

Feather Napkin Rings

Create adorable feather-shaped napkin rings from air-dry clay and paint.

A festive touch to those Thanksgiving napkins!

Painted Coasters

Cork coasters + paint + imagination = One-of-a-kind coasters!

Let kids create patterns or abstracts for each guest.

Gourd Centerpiece

Colorful mini pumpkins as a centerpiece? Yes, please!

Even better when the kiddos hand-paint them in punchy acrylic shades.

Appetizer Plates

Turn ordinary ceramic salad plates into art pieces. Let the kids draw on them with oil-based paint markers and bake to perfection.

Dot Napkins

Dotted linen napkins are in! Using a pencil eraser and fabric paint, kids can stamp their way to designing trendy napkins.

From silverware bags to dot napkins, these chic crafts will ensure your Thanksgiving table is both kid-approved and guest-admired.

So, grab your supplies, summon the kiddos, and get crafting! 🍁✨🦃

Keep reading here.

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We know the learning environment is more than just education, so children’s days are filled with warmth, great food, and connection.

Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Poll Results From 11/13

How do you manage work-life balance?

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Strict scheduling (7%)

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Childcare/Help from family (17%)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Flexible work hours (15%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I'm a stay-at-home mom (34%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Still trying to figure it out (27%)

Featured Response😄

Handling triplets and work? You go, mom! It's fantastic that you've got someone you trust with your little ones, setting a stellar example of balancing life and work for them to follow. - Danielle

Mom Hack

Fill a Binder With Printables, Games, and Other Fun Things for Kids to Do on the Road or Plane

Mom Hack

For those long car rides or flights, create a binder packed with fun printables and games.

Toss in a zippered bag for crayons and such.

It’s compact, keeps them entertained, and won’t crowd your carry-on.

Travel win!

Mom’s Menu

Baked Apple Slices 🍎🍦

Ready for a divine dessert that's bound to become an apple of your eye (pun intended) and makes your house smell like a slice of heaven?

Oh, and guess what?

It takes just 35 minutes, and I promise, your little munchkins won't stop at one serving!

📝 Ingredients

• 3 apples (cored, cut into ¼ inch slices)

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (use coconut oil for our vegan queens!)

• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (you choose!)

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

• ⅛ teaspoon salt (just a pinch!)

• 1 tablespoon fresh apple juice, whiskey (moms, you earned it!), or water

• Vanilla ice cream (optional, but highly recommended for serving!)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Decide on the big question: To peel or not to peel those apples? (I say keep 'em on, but your call!)

2. Warm up that oven to 350°F (180°C).

3. Slice up those apples nice and thin - we're talking ¼ inch slices.

4. In a warm pan, melt the butter, toss in the apple slices, and give them a nice sprinkle of spices, cornstarch, honey, and maybe a splash of whiskey (wink!).

5. Ensure those apples are coated well, then transfer them to your fancy ceramic baking dish.

6. Bake for 30 golden minutes, or until those apples are just right - tender but holding their shape.

7. Serve warm and let that vanilla ice cream melt over the slices. A little whipped cream or custard won't hurt either!

📌 Notes

• Opt for organic apples if you can. Pink lady or Honeycrisp are personal faves.

• Apple peel? It’s a personal preference!

• Storing your masterpiece? Pop leftovers in the fridge (up to 5 days) or the freezer (up to 2 months). Reheating? Oven's the way to go!

Alright, mama, there you have it! The coziest fall dessert that will surely warm your heart (and belly!).

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY (Thanksgiving Edition)

Yarn-Wrapped Acorns

Got some leftover Easter eggs? Here's a fun idea!

Turn them into adorable yarn-wrapped acorns.

You can scatter them around or string them up as a festive garland.

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

The Island of Missing Trees is more than just a novel; it's a mirror reflecting the delicate dance between nature and human emotions.

I personally loved this one, as it’s a conversation starter about the world we live in, and how we relate to nature - a fresh perspective that's a breath of fresh air.

The Island of Missing Trees

Game

Tiny Faces, Big Names

This little kid grew up to be one of the most iconic pop stars of all time. Who is it?
(Answer below)

Mom’s Meme 🤣

Answer

It's Britney Spears!