Here are some of momstown’s favourite Thanksgiving crafts, meals and books to share with your family this holiday.
1. Thanksgiving brings turkeys to momstown – and crafts for all ages, whether it’s for a toddler playgroup, preschool class, or a holiday activity at home. Waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to be ready? These are some great ideas to entertain the kids or they make gifts to say “I’m Thankful for You” to give them to the special teachers, friends and family in their lives.
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2. Hosting Thanksgiving this weekend? We bet you’re planning your tried and true recipes to make sure it’s a delicious and family friendly dinner. momstown members are awesome at sharing their best recipes with us and here’s our Thanksgiving feast round up complete with meal ideas and free recipes!
Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole
Maple Glazed Squash and Green Beans
Roasted Turnips with Squash, Sweet Potatoes & Shallots
One thing you need is the Turkey. Who better to give Turkey 101 than Canadian Living’s Cooking School with details about how to prepare the perfect turkey and 21 different Stuffing Recipes and Ideas!
Dessert is a priority at Thanksgiving too. This recipe has been shared on momstown many times and always gets great reviews. Our member Lisa swears by this Pumpkin Cheesecake and she is known for it at her family functions. Or try a twist on tradition with a Gluten-free Crustfree Pumpkin Pie.
3. Special books help adults and kids alike to remember the true meaning of the holiday.
Illustrated by Mary Jane Gerber: With perfect words to conjure up the rich sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of the holiday; Thanks For Thanksgiving will surely carve its place in our time-honoured tradition. Nature hikes, apple-picking, migrating Canada geese, even a road-hockey game are surrounded by the rich colours of autumn.