Toddler Tip of the Day

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

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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.

If time allows, let the kids take turns stuffing the traditional bird.

It’s a messy job and most of the stuffing may end up on the floor, but the kids will remember it.

Remember, you are in control of the hand-washing before and after the stuffing begins and ends.

From parenthood.com.

Encourage children to bring a change of clothes so they can "relax" after the obligatory Thanksgiving pictures.

Take the picture as soon as possible to avoid orange sweet potato stains on starchy white shirts.

From parenthood.com.

When preparing for Thanksgiving allow your child to help measure, mash, bake and cook some of the dinner dishes with you. This will help your child develop math and manipulating skills, as well as the knowledge of temperatures.
From: InvestInKids.ca

A popular craft that offers Thanksgiving fun for toddlers is the stenciled hand turkey! Simply trace his or hand on a piece of white or colored paper, and allow your child to color it. You can make a mobile, with dangling turkeys that each have an “I’m thankful for…” message.
From: Babyminestore.com

Find lots of Thanksgiving crafts and fun in Lil’ Fingers Thanksgiving Section.
From: Lil’ Fingers