Hip, Hip, Hooray!It’s Thanksgiving Day

Oh, I just love this time of year—and Thanksgiving is no exception. Food, fun, family—uh, football (my husband and daughter made me write that)—what’s not to love? While you gather together this season, take time to do things you love with the people you love. For me, that’s cooking, eating, crafting, laughing and expressing gratitude. If you need inspiration for that last one, check out our Thankful Jars project online (url below). Happy Thanksgiving!

Consider having a special breakfast on Thanksgiving Day—something to hold you over until the big meal, but not quite so labor-intensive. The Seaside Baker’s Quick Pumpkin Swirled Breakfast Bread will do the trick. The use of canned crescent rolls makes it a snap to prepare. Find the recipe at www.theseasidebaker.com/ pumpkin-breakfast-bread.

Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids

The kids will get a kick out of entertaining family members (or each other) with these silly jokes.

Q: Why did they let the turkey join the band?

A: Because he had the drumsticks.

Q: What happened when the turkey got into a fight?

A: He got the stuffing knocked out of him.

Q: What do you call a running turkey?

A: Fast food.

Q: What did the turkey say to the computer?

A: Google, google, google.

Art from the Heart Have the kids help prepare the Thanksgiving table and festivities with these fun craft projects at www.sandiegofamily.com/for-thekids/crafts-for-kids.

Sweet Endings

As you finalize your Thanksgiving menu, be sure to check out our recipes for these delicious desserts at www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/ dining-and-recipes.

Tackling Leftovers

Wondering what to do with all the Thanksgiving leftovers? Get a recipe for Turkey Pot Pie at www.sandiegofamily.com/ things-to-do/dining-and-recipes/turkey-pot-pie and read our article “20 Things to Do with Holiday Leftovers” for more ideas: www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/seasonalhappenings/20-things-to-do-with-holiday-leftovers.