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Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for being a part of Peppers and Pollywogs!

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This month we focus on making your Thanksgiving a wonderful holiday for the whole family with party ideas,treasure hunt clues, and putting the kids to work (to FUN!) in the kitchen this season! They love to help out!lso, if you are looking for some colonial games and treats, check out the ideas below to make the holiday authentic! We know your turkey meal will be extra long and so have a look at tips to keep the kids happy during the holiday meal too.

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Thanksgiving Kids' Party Ideas
 
Gobble, Gobble...loween has barely come and gone and the next holiday, Thanksgiving, is already well on her way. This year, the holiday falls on Thursday, November 27th...you have a kid born on that day or that holiday weekend, you want to incorporate the theme of Pilgrims, Indians, the bountiful feast into a party theme. To create a Thanksgiving Birthday, here are some ideas:


 
Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt Clues

Looking to hold a thematic treasure hunt this Thanksgiving for your kids?  Here are clues to get the Turkey Hunt going:
Pumpkin Pie: Orange and Spicy, with a dollop of whip, I sure am yummy!
Turkey: Stuffed and Roasted, I crown your table where I am toasted!
TV: All day abuzz with the latest scores, I also take in those after dinner snores!
Football: Tossed in the air from side to side, the winner I'll decide!
Leaves: Colorful and crisp, I fall to the ground with no more than a whisper!



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Thanksgiving Cooking With the Kids

There are many kids who are little chefs in disguise... even if they aren't, come Thanksgiving, when everyone is in the kitchen, the kids will appreciate helping you out!  It's a great way to get them involved in the excitement of the big meal.  Kids will appreciate contributing in any way that they can.  A few points to keep in mind when thinking about some tasks they can do include both the kid's age and the amount of time a task takes to do.  Make sure that the kitchen fun is age-appropriate, i.e kids should not be using knives or other sharp objects preparing food, as well as these types of objects should be out of reach so no accidents take place either.  Also, remember that kids' will not want to be in the kitchen the whole day, as there are parades to watch, the football to throw, perhaps a turkey craft to do.  So, keep their time in the kitchen limited to keep them excited, but not bored and restless.
Colonial Games and Treats

In keeping with the President's Day theme, if you are looking for some Colonial game and treats to serve at your presidential celebration, check out the ideas below. These will also work very well if your kid loves colonial history and you would like to throw a unique party based on these day of old.
 
 
 
                      
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Easy Turkey Craft

Gobble, Gobble!
 

Looking for a quick craft to enjoy with your kids this month, and to keep with the Thanksgiving spirit?
 

How about a Leaf Turkey? 
 

Send the kids out to gather a collection of beautiful leaves and one pinecone too! 
 

Once the leaves have been gathered, place them on a large piece of orange construction paper in a fan shape.  Use a glue gun or stick to attach the leaves to the paper.
 

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Five Tips To Keep Kids Happy During the Holiday Meal

1. Fun Drinks. Set out special colored glasses or cups, perhaps plastic would work well, and outfit with fun straws, umbrellas, fruit, and ice cubes with holiday gummies frozen inside.  The kids will be delighted with the fun drinks.
2. Crayons. Place holiday colored crayons on the table with plain white napkins at the kids' place settings.  Ask the kids to draw their favorite holiday scene on their napkins (or for real fun, these cups) for added decoration.