November 23, 2011
by jennifer
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About a year and a half ago I had an “aha” moment and made some ribbon napkin rings. I made more a couple of weeks later for my brother’s graduation party. Last week I remembered them and thought that it … Continue reading
November 22, 2011
by jennifer
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For as long as I can remember we’ve made spice drop turkeys on Thanksgiving day. It’s a tradition I’ve continued with my family. Usually we place a small bowl on each plate filled with toothpicks and spice drops but this … Continue reading
November 15, 2011
by jennifer
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Every November I try to provide a place for our family to write down the blessings we’re thankful for. This year’s version is definitely the biggest one yet. Using branches from one of our cherry trees (which is dying), I … Continue reading
November 12, 2011
by jennifer
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It’s time to announce the winner of the “Give Thanks” banner. The winner is comment #7, Janelle Hansen. Congratulations! I’ve just sent you an email and am excited to send this Thanksgiving banner to you. Thank you for all your … Continue reading
November 10, 2011
by jennifer
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Early in the week I posted this giveaway which also included a link to a second giveaway I’m offering over at Sisterview for some velvet pumpkins I made. Well, it doesn’t stop there. You see, it seems that in some … Continue reading
November 9, 2011
by jennifer
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An old metal bench. An oversized acorn hanging from burlap and embroidered ribbon. A simple wood plank declaring “A Day of Thanksgiving and Praise”. A lantern with a pumpkin and some battery operated candles enclosed. A couple more candles on … Continue reading
November 7, 2011
by jennifer
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is so rich in meaning and history, and comes at a time of year when abundant harvests are still fresh in memory, if not all around us. I also believe that gratitude … Continue reading
December 2, 2010
by jennifer
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In many ways this is a Thanksgiving post, but I intentionally chose to save it for now. I’ve been thinking about how we pause on Thanksgiving day to take note of the Pilgrims who first settled in what would become … Continue reading
November 27, 2010
by jennifer
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Our Thanksgiving celebration this year was wonderful. Amazingly, it was a bright sunny day in spite of below freezing temperatures. We were blessed to have three other families join us for the great feast and it went well. The children … Continue reading
November 25, 2010
by jennifer
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I love vintage Thanksgiving postcards and wanted to share one with you today. It comes with hope that your holiday will be one that nourishes your spirit as well as your body, one that centers your heart in that which … Continue reading
