Toddler Tip of the Day

Talk about the various colors on the Thanksgiving table: Orange sweet potatoes, green peas and red cranberry sauce, for instance. Also discuss shapes and sizes: Are the dinner rolls round or square?

From: sheknows.com

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One of the favorite viewing areas for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is along Central Park West, between 66th and 77th Streets.

Since Central Park is right there, once the parade has passed, you and your family can enjoy an Autumn stroll and there is a fun playground right across the park entrance from Tavern on the Green.

From: travelingmamas.com

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While your turkey is in the oven, encourage your child to keep track of the time by comparing the amount of time passed on an oven timer to that on a watch or clock; this will reinforce time-telling skills.

Compare the time it takes to cook the turkey versus the time it takes to bake a pie.

From: sheknows.com

Tags: Thanksgiving, activity

Make a card for each family member that will be your guest for Thanksgiving this year. On each card, tell that person what you love most about them, and why you are thankful for them.

From: Toddler Learning Activities

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Thinking of attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City? It starts at 77th St., and heads south along Central Park West.

When the parade reaches Columbus Circle, it follows the circle to Broadway, then continues south. The parade ends at 34th St and 7th Ave, just after passing Macy’s at Herald Square.

From: travelingmamas.com

Holiday Potpourri is positively scrumptious and so rewarding to the senses.

Punch holes in a couple of oranges with a fork and fill the holes with whole cloves. Arrange them in a beautiful basket or a classic glass bowl, along with cinnamon sticks, boughs of rosemary, anise, and pine cones for a fragrant display.

From: pattiewack.com

For baby’s First Turkey Dinner, run a little bit of turkey and sweet potatoes or squash through a food mill.

Mix the turkey blend with applesauce until the desired consistency is reached. If your baby is old enough, add a little cranberry sauce to the mix.

From parenthood.com.

When taking photos of Thanksgiving, the key element is to capture in your Thanksgiving photograph is the spirit of the occasion, that of family and togetherness.

From NY Institute of Photography.

The story of Native Americans helping the Pilgrims survive in a new land is one that illustrates generosity and a sense of community.

From celebrations.com.

Designate a particular tablecloth for your family Thanksgiving celebrations.

Provide fabric paints markers where guests can record their "gratitude" or special prayers for the year ahead.

Ask your guests to sign and date each message, as you’ll be using the same tablecloth year after year.

From momscape.com.