Hey Cuties,
Thanksgiving is next week and I’m not sure how it got here so fast. This year Thanksgiving is going to be a bit low key, read local. As much as I love hanging out with our extended family I was not feeling the long drive south this year. I know some folks dread spending time with their family and especially there in-laws. That is not my story, our families are a good time.
This was featured of ABC 7 / News Channel 8
I’m not a cooker, I’m more of an eater. No surprise there, I can cook I just don’t enjoy it at all. I will contribute sweet potato pies, that is usually my thing and some wine. The new peach wine I’m in love with to be exact.
While I’m thrilled about eating all of the things I have to count my blessings. It is easy to dwell on what we want and need but don’t have. I’m trying to channel some good juju and celebrate the things I do have. We had epic hurricanes this year and I know the folks in Puerto Rico wished they had a home to have Thanksgiving in. I know the folks in the Caribbean are still trying to get some basic needs met. That isn’t my story so I’m thankful for running water, electricity and a solid roof over my head.
I got this mason jar from my Mom’s house because I will always shop her home like its the store. I’m thankful for her and that she always allows me to do so. At 38 I will legit grocery shop in her fridge like I don’t grocery shop myself. I created these cards in Canva, you can make your own or you can just cut up strips of paper. Each day try and write down something you are thankful for. It could be something big or simple as the cute guy that held the door open for you.
I will be sharing this easy DIY and others on Good Morning Washington this Friday, November 17th on News Channel 8 in the DC area. If you are outside of that market no worries, I always post the clip on YouTube and the MimiCuteLips page on FB.
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What do you contribute to Thanksgiving dinner? Chat with me in the comments below or FB, IG, and Twitter.
I love this idea! I always bring my taste buds for thanksgiving 😂. That’s it.
Ha, I like your style girl.
This is right on time. I think about gratitude all the time not just during the holidays because it is a practice that keeps you humble and appreciative of the blessings you have in life. Good reminder.
Yes! I feel like the world would be in a better place if we kept it in the front of our mind.
Yessss, it’s the gratitude time of year. Love this diy idea. And easy to do also. May make one of these for my niece. Teaching the kids this practice is important too!
Teaching the kids is incredibly important.
I am in love with this idea. We have SO MUCH to be thankful in our lives and it’s easy to take all those wonderful things for granted sometimes.
You are so right.
This is such a cute idea! I I am with you I can cook I just don’t enjoy it. If I can bring something that does not involve cooking but is cute I am all for it.
Ha, we are always eye to eye.
I love that you can shop your mom’s house like you’re at the store. I could always do that too and I’m really missing my mom this time of year. I host Thanksgiving at my house, so I’m gearing up for a cooking marathon. I have so much to be thankful for and we always take turns telling what we’re thankful for before we dig in. I always have to wipe away a few tears when I realize how very blessed we are.
Awww, sending you lots of love during this holiday season Alli. I’m happy to know you still have a lot of love around you.
I prepare Thanksgiving dinner for all of our family and friends. Last year we even made a 5 hr. road trip to bring a little Thanksgiving to an elderly relative. She couldn’t believe we would make that long drive to bring her some of her favorite home baked foods.
Oh Tomi, I love that. That is so freaking sweet, I’m sure you would be in her gratitude jar.
Wish the gratitude would be around all year long. Not local so good luck
Yes!!!
I love this! It’s always important to be grateful, that’s for sure. I can’t wait for Thanksgiving! I love to eat.
I’m so ready, I need to decide on some comfy pants to wear.
Thanks so much for the free printable. This is a good activity to do around the Thanksgiving table next week.
It is and you can do it again for Christmas.
I love the idea for writing down everything I am thankful for. I wish I could tune in to watch you on tv! So cool!!
I’m visual and forgetful so writing them down is a bit help for me.
I love the idea of a gratitude jar. It is so important to be thankful for things in your life.
I agree.
Yes, gratitude is inexpensive and it’s always a wonderful feeling. Not just during the holiday season, but throughout the year, it’s important to be grateful and give back to others when possible. Thanks for the reminder.
Yes! Our kids are even more spoiled than ever. We need to teach them to be thankful.
Love these printables. A few years ago we had gotten into the tradition of jotting down what we are thankful for each day, dropping it into a jar, and reading it the weekend of Thanksgiving. We have gotten out of that. But we should be grateful each day. Not just November! 🙂
For sure, keep a jar around all year long is a great idea.
It’s so good to keep what we’re thankful for in mind! I know you’ll do well in your news appearance! Good luck!
It is, thanks Liz.
I am thankful for many things, some I discuss and some I don’t. This is a great reminder that it’s a good thing to express our feelings of gratitude when possible.
Yes, there is power in writing things down.
I would love to have a bottle of gratitude. This teaches kids and adults to appreciate what they have.
And God knows we need that more often.
It’s a wonderful thing to always stay positive. Positivity and thankfulness hold a lot of power and they bring joy when it feels there’s none.
Yes, putting that good karma in the Universe.
This is such a cute idea. I’m hosting a fun Friendsgiving and this would be a addition to the dinner.
I like that, I need to host a Friendsgiving. I love the concept.
Such a great idea! I think I will be doing this with my Girl Scout troop. It’s good to get kids thinking about being grateful and appreciative for things. Thanks for the printable!
Great thinking, this is perfect for the girls.
Thank you for the awesome idea. I mean, there is always something we must be thankful for everyday. I will have to copy this idea and instead of using a mason jar, I will get a small planner. I will make it a habit to list down things I am thankful for every single day!
I like that idea, especially because I’m such a planner girl.
I totally love this idea! Perfect timing too – I think it’s so important especially this time of year to remember exactly all there is to be grateful for. Great post!
Yes, we easily get caught up on other things.
Love the thought of this. Will give the girls something to do while we prepare the house. They can then bring their thankful jar to grandma’s to share with the other kids and have them contribute.
Yes, everyone has a part.