This Month's Topic: Thanks for Giving


Welcome Sprout Parents

There’s only one thing on my mind come November—Pumpkin Pie, Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy. OK, that’s a lot of things, but it all adds up to one great meal on a family-filled day. This month, we’re talking about Thanksgiving! We have some terrific turkey crafts to get you and your kids in the spirit. Plus, a few great ideas for leftover turkey—if you find you have some lying around at the end of the month. And that’s just the beginning of all the topics we have to dig into. So read on and enjoy, and let me take this moment to say “Thanks” to all of you for sharing your time with us here!

 
  • Problem Solvin Mom
    Nearly Crustless Pumpkin Pie

    This month, I asked Steph Dunkle, the Problem Solvin' Mom, to write something for us about Thanksgiving. Without any more prompting than that, she came up with the answer ...

    mommysmunchkins02 says:

    WOW!!! This sounds great, especially for my 4 and 1 year old, and my picky eater whose 10. This will be my first time making pie for Thanksgiving, and ...

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  • Sprout for Parents
    What's Your Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe?

    My favorite part of Thanksgiving is the mashed potatoes. I don't care about anything else, really and truly, as long as I have my white, fluffy, pillow of potatoes smothered ...

    Stacy says:

    Diana~ I was just reading you're blog about Thanksgiving and I MUST say... that I totally agree with you about having Mashed Potatos. I so look forward to November ...

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  • Cool Mom Picks
    Cool Mom Picks: Lake Champlain's Chocolate Turkeys

    This year, I am thankful that the Cool Mom's have found a delicious chocolate treat that I can eat when everyone else has their pumpkin pie.  Nothing against the ...

    Diana says:

    Lena, I agree the chocolate sounds great--especially with so many people writing great things about it. If you'd like to order it, you have to go to the Lake ...

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  • Shannon Hutton
    The Grateful Turkey

    As I am not  "crafty" at all, I am thankful that I can ask Shannon Hutton , of Seasonal Kids Activities for some ideas! Here's what she's doing for ...

    sadie says:

    good idea i should make 1 to

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  • KidsHealth
    Thanks for (Not) Sharing!

    Question: At my house, we share just about everything, but each of my three kids has a few special toys that are either brand new or especially beloved — ...

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