WORTH READING

The Thanksgiving Reader by Seth Godin has become an annual feature at countless Thanksgiving tables across America. It’s also a great read-alone piece that fills your heart with the true meaning of the day. (I read it alone in the morning to set my mind firmly on gratitude).

WORTH CRAFTING

Over two decades ago, I made Thanksgiving wreaths for all the girls in our family. Every year since, all those crowned heads around the table are so festive and beautiful. Here’s little Presley with her first wreath. Just pipe cleaners and leaf garland. Super easy to make. Or you can buy one on Etsy.

WORTH LISTENING

After Maggie and Mollie were born, we made a family theme song. We’d embrace in a circle hug and sing, ending with kisses. There are 15 of us now. Our circle got bigger, but the song is still the same every time. Click the button to listen.

WORTH MAKING

This moment was Lilly’s very first try at making Turkey Tracks. It’s definitely a kid favorite, both to make and eat. Smoosh the Rice Krispie Treat mixture into the shape of turkey feet and affix some candy corn claws with frosting. So easy. Here’s the recipe.

WORTH WINNING

This year, our family’s November art contest celebrates the “hand turkey.” Each artist is challenged to express their unique version of this classic art project. Here is Keith’s entry. Click to see the rest of them.

WORTH PLAYING

Mid-cooking, Keith and I always take a break to play a game of Squanto Scrabble. After each turn, the player has to describe how that word fits something for which they’re grateful. Always hilarious. Nice break from feast prep.

WORTH WRAPPING

Throughout the year, I save special items I find. I wrap them for a game we created: Granny & Paw’s Great Thanksgiving Give-Away. It’s just like the Christmas gift stealing game, except you give your gift away. A warning: it’s savage.

WORTH DANCING

Keith and I are modeling our turkey masks for you. Everyone in our family colored a mask with marker years ago. We wear them each year for the dance contest where we break out our best wing flapping and struttin’. Girls pick the Boy Winner and vice versa. Extra points if you Gobble Gobble. Gobble.