We found a great list of a few other Breakfast Holidays and wanted to share it with you...
The 16 Breakfast Holidays
By Mr Breakfast
By Mr Breakfast
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
National French Toast Day
Yummy....Today is National French Toast Day! We hope you will make your favorite delicious french toast recipe today along with us.
We found a great list of a few other Breakfast Holidays and wanted to share it with you...
We found a great list of a few other Breakfast Holidays and wanted to share it with you...
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Crafty Christmas Advents with kids!
December 1st 'til Christmas is the longest time of the year.
Seems as if old Santa never will appear.
How many more days 'til Christmas? It may be hard to count,
But this little gift of candy will tell you the exact amount.
Untie a piece of candy each day when Sandman casts his spell
And Christmas will be here by the time you ring the bell.
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Thanksgiving Treats
Thanksgiving Treats!
turkey cookiesCraftberry Bush
gumdrop turkey
Design.Wash.Rinse.Repeat...
mini fruit pies
The Comfort of Cooking
via Edible Crafts
paper bag popcorn turkey
One Charming Party
mini pumpkin pies
One Charming Party
apple cider cups
Gimme Some Oven
via Edible Crafts
chocolate turkey pretzel sticks
The Seattle Smiths
ginger leaves cookies
Imagine Childhood
pumpkin pie milkshake
Chasing Cheerios
turkey favor
Oopsey Daisy
turkey bread
Monday, November 22, 2010
Celebrating Thanksgiving with kids and FREEBIE's !
Activities for Thanksgiving Day
We have created several scavenger hunts and trivia questions that will inspire everyone old and young to truly spend Thanksgiving together. Just click on each link below the pictures to download the printable PDF's. These printable activities will add that little extra to your day as well as create an even more festive and possibly even hilarious time.
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
Thanksgiving Trivia #1
Thanksgiving Trivia #1 Answers
Thanksgiving Trivia #2
Thanksgiving Trivia #2 Answers
Teaching your Kids to be Thankful
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to teach your kids about being thankful. Here are some ideas to teach your children how to appreciate the blessings in their lives.
Giving Thanks Placemats
The goal of this craft is to create a collage filled with drawings and pictures of all the things your children are thankful for. Cut photos from magazines, or print some photos from your computer. Older children can write captions under the photos or draw their own. Be sure to put the child’s name and the year on it.
If you make this collage from two standard letter size pieces of construction paper taped side-by-side, you can take the completed collage to a copy shop when you’re done and have it laminated. It then becomes a placemat that you can use every Thanksgiving for years to come.
Thankful Paper Chain
Another way to remind your children of their blessings is to create a paper chain. This is similar to a regular paper chain – where you cut strips of paper and connect them together as loops, but there’s one difference. You write on the strips of paper before you connect them. Write the things you are thankful for with your children. For instance, “Grandma plays games with me” or “My teacher is nice.” The fun part of this activity is to make the chain as long as possible – showing all your blessings. If you’d like to keep this up during Christmas, just use green and white paper.
Thanksgiving Tree
This is another take on the idea above and works really well if you have several kids in the family. Get each child to trace their hand on yellow, red, or brown construction paper. Cut out the hand shapes and write (or have the child write) what they are thankful for on the hand shape. Cut a tree trunk shape out of brown construction paper. Glue it on a large piece of poster board. Let the kids add their hand shapes as leaves above the tree trunk, turning it into a beautiful fall colored tree.
Thankful Book
This idea is similar to the others, except it’s more of a keepsake. Purchase a photo album or scrapbook kit and make a “blessings” theme. Add photos of loved ones, including stories about why they are special to you. Also, include pages of your favorite foods, favorite stories, favorite movies and all the other things that make you happy. Any time your kids feel down, you can open your blessing book to see all the reasons you have to be happy – and thankful for the blessings in your life.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
About Thanksgiving for kids!
On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, a national holiday honoring the early settlers and their harvest feast known as the first Thanksgiving.
Native Americans
Long before settlers came to the east coast of the United States, the area was inhabited by many Native American tribes. The area surrounding the site of the first Thanksgiving, now known as southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Rhode Island had been the home of the Wampanoag people for over 12,000 years, and had been visited by other European settlers before the arrival of the Mayflower. The native people knew the land well and had fished, hunted, and harvested for thousands of generations.
The Settlers
The people who comprised the Plymouth Colony were a group of English Protestants who wanted to break away from the Church of England. These ‘separatists’ initially moved to Holland and after 12 years of financial problems, they received funding from English merchants to sail across the Atlantic to settle in a ‘New World.' A ship full of 101 men, women and children spent 66 days traveling the Atlantic Ocean, intending to land where New York City is now located. Due to the windy conditions, the group had to cut their trip short and settle on what is now called Cape Cod.
Settling and Exploring
The Puritans knew that winter was coming and decided to gather provisions. They took anything they could find, including Wampanoag supplies. The Wampanoag kept a close watch on them and thought they were a disrespectful bunch for stealing all their goods.
One day, the settlers had a visit from Samoset, a leader from the Abenaki people, who brought Tisquantum (better known as Squanto) with him. Squanto was a Wampanoag man who had experience with other settlers and knew English. Squanto helped the settlers grow corn and use fish to fertilize their fields. After several meetings, a formal agreement was made between the English and the native people and they joined together to protect each other from other tribes in March of 1621.
The Celebration
One day that fall, four settlers were sent to hunt for food for a harvest celebration. The Wampanoag people heard their gunshots and alerted their leader, Massasoit, who thought the English might be preparing for war. Massasoit visited the English settlement with 90 of his men to see if the war rumor was true. Soon after their visit, the Native Americans realized the gunshots were harmless and that the English were only hunting for the harvest celebration. Massasoit sent some of his own men to hunt deer for the feast and for three days, the English and native men, women and children ate together. The meal consisted of deer, corn, shellfish, and roasted meat, far from today's traditional Thanksgiving feast.
They played ball games, sang, and danced. The attendees may have eaten both turkey and pumpkin, but those foods weren't the main part of their meal. Much of what most modern Americans eat on Thanksgiving was not available in 1621.
Although prayers and thanks were probably offered at the 1621 harvest gathering, the first recorded religious Thanksgiving Day in Plymouth happened two years later in 1623. On this occasion, the colonists gave thanks to God for rain after a two-month drought. It was not until centuries later that the 1621 harvest gathering would be incorrectly referred to as the first Thanksgiving.
The Myths
Believe it or not, the settlers didn't have silver buckles on their shoes. Nor did they wear somber, black clothing. Their attire was actually bright and cheerful. Many portrayals of this harvest celebration also show the Native Americans wearing woven blankets on their shoulders and large, feathered headdresses, which is not true. To top it off, the Englishmen didn’t even call themselves Pilgrims.
Modern Thanksgiving
In the 19th century, the modern Thanksgiving holiday started to take shape. In 1846, Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of a magazine called Godley’s Lady’s Book, campaigned for an annual national thanksgiving holiday after a passage about the harvest gathering of 1621 was discovered and incorrectly labeled as the first Thanksgiving.
It wasn't until 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln declared two national Thanksgivings; one in August to commemorate the Battle of Gettysburg and the other in November to give thanks for "general blessings."
Native Americans and Thanksgiving
The peace between the Native Americans and settlers lasted for only a generation. The Wampanoag people do not share in the popular reverence for the traditional New England Thanksgiving. For them, the holiday is a reminder of betrayal and bloodshed. Since 1970, many native people have gathered at the statue of Massasoit in Plymouth, Massachusetts each Thanksgiving Day and hold a vigil to remember their ancestors and the strength of the Wampanoag people.
Text adapted from 1621 A New Look at Thanksgiving by Catherine O'Neill Grace and Margaret M. Bruchac with Plimoth Plantation, 2001, National Geographic Society
Here is a video on the History of Thanksgiving from the The History Channel:
Here is cool video on the Mayflower:
http://www.history.com/videos/deconstructed-mayflower
Native Americans
Long before settlers came to the east coast of the United States, the area was inhabited by many Native American tribes. The area surrounding the site of the first Thanksgiving, now known as southeastern Massachusetts and eastern Rhode Island had been the home of the Wampanoag people for over 12,000 years, and had been visited by other European settlers before the arrival of the Mayflower. The native people knew the land well and had fished, hunted, and harvested for thousands of generations.
The Settlers
The people who comprised the Plymouth Colony were a group of English Protestants who wanted to break away from the Church of England. These ‘separatists’ initially moved to Holland and after 12 years of financial problems, they received funding from English merchants to sail across the Atlantic to settle in a ‘New World.' A ship full of 101 men, women and children spent 66 days traveling the Atlantic Ocean, intending to land where New York City is now located. Due to the windy conditions, the group had to cut their trip short and settle on what is now called Cape Cod.
Settling and Exploring
The Puritans knew that winter was coming and decided to gather provisions. They took anything they could find, including Wampanoag supplies. The Wampanoag kept a close watch on them and thought they were a disrespectful bunch for stealing all their goods.
One day, the settlers had a visit from Samoset, a leader from the Abenaki people, who brought Tisquantum (better known as Squanto) with him. Squanto was a Wampanoag man who had experience with other settlers and knew English. Squanto helped the settlers grow corn and use fish to fertilize their fields. After several meetings, a formal agreement was made between the English and the native people and they joined together to protect each other from other tribes in March of 1621.
The Celebration
One day that fall, four settlers were sent to hunt for food for a harvest celebration. The Wampanoag people heard their gunshots and alerted their leader, Massasoit, who thought the English might be preparing for war. Massasoit visited the English settlement with 90 of his men to see if the war rumor was true. Soon after their visit, the Native Americans realized the gunshots were harmless and that the English were only hunting for the harvest celebration. Massasoit sent some of his own men to hunt deer for the feast and for three days, the English and native men, women and children ate together. The meal consisted of deer, corn, shellfish, and roasted meat, far from today's traditional Thanksgiving feast.
They played ball games, sang, and danced. The attendees may have eaten both turkey and pumpkin, but those foods weren't the main part of their meal. Much of what most modern Americans eat on Thanksgiving was not available in 1621.
Although prayers and thanks were probably offered at the 1621 harvest gathering, the first recorded religious Thanksgiving Day in Plymouth happened two years later in 1623. On this occasion, the colonists gave thanks to God for rain after a two-month drought. It was not until centuries later that the 1621 harvest gathering would be incorrectly referred to as the first Thanksgiving.
The Myths
Believe it or not, the settlers didn't have silver buckles on their shoes. Nor did they wear somber, black clothing. Their attire was actually bright and cheerful. Many portrayals of this harvest celebration also show the Native Americans wearing woven blankets on their shoulders and large, feathered headdresses, which is not true. To top it off, the Englishmen didn’t even call themselves Pilgrims.
Modern Thanksgiving
In the 19th century, the modern Thanksgiving holiday started to take shape. In 1846, Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of a magazine called Godley’s Lady’s Book, campaigned for an annual national thanksgiving holiday after a passage about the harvest gathering of 1621 was discovered and incorrectly labeled as the first Thanksgiving.
It wasn't until 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln declared two national Thanksgivings; one in August to commemorate the Battle of Gettysburg and the other in November to give thanks for "general blessings."
Native Americans and Thanksgiving
The peace between the Native Americans and settlers lasted for only a generation. The Wampanoag people do not share in the popular reverence for the traditional New England Thanksgiving. For them, the holiday is a reminder of betrayal and bloodshed. Since 1970, many native people have gathered at the statue of Massasoit in Plymouth, Massachusetts each Thanksgiving Day and hold a vigil to remember their ancestors and the strength of the Wampanoag people.
Text adapted from 1621 A New Look at Thanksgiving by Catherine O'Neill Grace and Margaret M. Bruchac with Plimoth Plantation, 2001, National Geographic Society
Here is a video on the History of Thanksgiving from the The History Channel:
Here is cool video on the Mayflower:
http://www.history.com/videos/deconstructed-mayflower
Friday, November 19, 2010
President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address 147 years ago today!
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania.
A short film of the "Gettysburg Address" performed by Jeff Daniels set with various pictures representing the Civil War, Gettysburg, and America.
A short film of the "Gettysburg Address" performed by Jeff Daniels set with various pictures representing the Civil War, Gettysburg, and America.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Happy 82nd birthday, Mickey Mouse!
The Walt Disney Company celebrates November 18th as Mickey Mouse's birthday because it signifies the release date of the landmark toon "Steamboat Willie." Directed by Walt Disney, it was released in 1928 and its title is a parody of the Buster Keaton film "Steamboat Bill Jr."
Truth be told, Mickey was on celluloid prior to 'Steamboat.' Mouse House geeks will tell you that he earlier appeared in the silent tune "Plane Crazy" on May 15, 1928. The flagship "Steamboat Willie" was his first cartoon with sound.
His most famous screen appearance came perhaps with "Fantasia," the classic 1940 Disney film. His role as The Sorcerer's Apprentice was set to the symphonic poem of the same name by Paul Dukas and perhaps the most famous segment of the film.
On November 18, 1978, on his 50th birthday, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Look for it at 6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Disney recently has announced plans to revamp Mickey in order to bring the animated character back into the forefront and to make him more conscious with today's kids. Expect Mickey to be a tad more mischievous as evidenced in the upcoming Wii video game "Epic Mickey," due in stores Nov. 30.
Truth be told, Mickey was on celluloid prior to 'Steamboat.' Mouse House geeks will tell you that he earlier appeared in the silent tune "Plane Crazy" on May 15, 1928. The flagship "Steamboat Willie" was his first cartoon with sound.
His most famous screen appearance came perhaps with "Fantasia," the classic 1940 Disney film. His role as The Sorcerer's Apprentice was set to the symphonic poem of the same name by Paul Dukas and perhaps the most famous segment of the film.
On November 18, 1978, on his 50th birthday, Mickey became the first cartoon character to have a star on the Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Look for it at 6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Disney recently has announced plans to revamp Mickey in order to bring the animated character back into the forefront and to make him more conscious with today's kids. Expect Mickey to be a tad more mischievous as evidenced in the upcoming Wii video game "Epic Mickey," due in stores Nov. 30.
(above information is from nj.com)
Indian Corn Necklaces
We made Indian Corn Necklaces for Thanksgiving!! We used a Dremel to drill holes in each kernel and then added a few plastic colored beads here and there....Love it! We have seen on the internet that you can sorta do the same but add dried pumpkin seeds too!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Thanksgiving FREEBIES!
We have found a few FREE Thanksgiving Labels for you to use during your Thanksgiving Day Feast!
1. Bottle Labels from Hostess with the Mostess – Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
2. Table Place Cards (or Buffet Labels) from Hostess with the Mostess - – Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
3. Square Favor Tags from Hostess with the Mostess - – Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
4. Gift Tags by Good Gravy - Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
5. Cupcake Toppers (or Round Favor Tags) from Hostess with the Mostess - – Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
6. Vintage Tags by Suzee Que’s – Click HERE to download from World Label
7. Decorative Embellishments from Hostess with the Mostess – Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
8. Give Thanks Labels and Blank Labels from Beth Proudfoot – Click HERE and HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
9. Party Labels from Life Events - Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
10. Owl Festive Tags by Sweet Craft Cakes – Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
11. Drink Tags (these wrap around the stems of cocktail or wine glasses) from Hostess with the Mostess – Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
12. Lunch Sack Messages from Crafts & Sutch - Click HERE to download from Fun and Facts website
and some more....
http://www.funandfactswithkids.com/thanksgiving/Happy-Thanksgiving-FREE-Printables-by-Bird-Crafts-Parties.pdf
and some more....
http://www.funandfactswithkids.com/thanksgiving/Happy-Thanksgiving-FREE-Printables-by-Bird-Crafts-Parties.pdf
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