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Tomorrow is the beginning of our Thanksgiving day celebrations. I do not use the computer on Sundays so on Saturdays, like today, I will post two ideas. Every day will have 3 features, 1. a Scripture on thankfulness or praise. 2. An idea of a thank you card to write. 3. The celebration idea.

November 1: "Then a voice came from the throne saying, 'Praise our God, all you His servans and those who fear Him, both small and great!'" Revelation 19:5

As this is the beginning of our journey we will start today with writing a thank you card to your spouse. If you are not married but are in a relationship then write a thank you card to that person. If you are not in a relationship then write a card to a couple (make sure its to a couple in order to remain appropriate) that has been a Godly example of marriage to you. Thank them for the role that they have played in teaching you about Godly marriages.

Today's celebration is one of my personal favorite ideas. Take a tree (it could be an undecorated Christmas tree or a small leafless tree) and put it out. Every day your family can write something they are thankful for on a leaf and add it to the tree. Or have a calendar of blessings that you write it in the box of the day (this is what I do all year long actually). Or you could have a box or basket with papers and pens that you leave out for the season and write down the things you are thankful for. For any of these ideas don't forget to read through some of all of the entries on Thanksgiving day!

November 2: "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased." Hebrews 13:15-16

Today we are going to write a thank you card to a sibling or a sibling-in-law. If you do not have a siblings then pick someone who has been like a brother or sister to you and thank them. If you have multiple siblings we will not be revisiting this so you may want to write 2 cards a day until you have all your siblings covered. Make sure you aren't sarcastic in your thanks. Too often we forget to be genuine with our own family. If there are problems between you and your sibling(s) then be simple and short. Find one thing you appreciate about them and write that. It doesn't have to be a novel.

In light of the Scripture above lets go through our pantry and see what canned or boxed goods we could do without, or perhaps you would like to go through some clothes. Get rid of some stuff you have that is in good shape that someone else could be benefiting from. Keep in mind as you are wondering if you will ever need something, is it something someone else could be using now rather than waiting for you to possibly need it someday?

So thats it for Sunday and Monday Thanksgiving celebrations!

Frazzle Free today is to finish reservations, Christmas card list complete with updated addresses and plans for family activities (including reservations made and supplies on buy or grocery list).

Next week will be photos so if you need to make an appointment then do so for next week. If you do the photos by yourself pick out outfits now and decide where you will take the photograph.

Get prepared for next week by looking at the 8 Weeks to a Frazzle Free Christmas Plan and see what you will need to fulfill the items next week and gather them now. Also check your calendar for next week and keep those things in mind as well.

Phew, today for cleaning I will work on the fridge, finish the floors and then do a basic set up for tomorrow. I have to pull out some chairs from behind my washer. I also need to figure out how long the turkey will take to cook so I can decide if I need to go to first or second service tomorrow (the worship team has the week off). This will help me make sure my turkey is cooked by 5:30. Lastly I need to call Chris or Joe and ask them if they will carve the turkey and if they have carving knives. I do not and I haven't a clue how to carve a turkey!

See you Monday!!! I know I have been remiss in posting pics. I will try to get some posted Monday!