Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
* For kids, visit FamilyFun.com to print out Thanksgiving bingo, directions for making pilgrim rings, and turkey place cards. * Cut out leaves from various shades of fall-colored paper. Throughout November, have each family member write down a blessing on each leaf. Display the leaves on the fridge, a door, or make a garland using twine for your mantle or staircase. * Put a white tablecloth out with Sharpie markers in one color such as brown. Let everyone write something {Read More}
The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Weather permitting, consider enjoying dinner outside by throwing sleeping bags, quilts, and throws over lawn chairs to keep warm. To re-create Loi’s design, begin by covering patio tables with simple white tablecloths or sheets. For drinking glasses, use inexpensive Mason jars that can be found at Wal-Mart, Big Lots or many other stores. No fall dishes? Loi’s came from an outlet for $1.99. Check stores such as Garden Ridge and local dollar stores (Dollar Tree is a good chain store) {Read More}
Loi Palmer’s pumpkin centerpieces will be the highlight of your Thanksgiving tables this year. To make the centerpieces, use real pumpkins and poke small holes in the top to stick in fall floral picks. Loi used picks from Hobby Lobby that included beaded leaves and a pheasant with feathers. Finish the centerpieces with raffia and place green apples and votive candles amongst the raffia. When the season is over, remove decorative picks and raffia and store for next year.
During the month of November consider hosting a Blessings Brunch. Set aside a morning during the month to host women in your life who have been a blessing to you. Over brunch go around the table and tell each lady specifically what she means to you. For example, “Jackie, I appreciate your positive attitude and laughter. You always have a kind and gracious word to say about everyone. Your desire to bless and speak life into women has encouraged me {Read More}
Let friends and family know how much you appreciate them at Thanksgiving by sending the Five Kernels Prayer as a card or email. To mail, print out the following poem on orange card stock (it looks nice with a horn of plenty graphic at the bottom). Sign the card by letting the recipient know what a blessing they are to your family. For added effect glue a five kernels of corn to the card. Five Kernel Prayer The first winter {Read More}
For many years we have held Communion after Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It was first hosted by my late husband. After his death we had one of our male guests take over for the next many years until my sons were old enough to host it. For many who have joined us at these seasonal meals this is a new concept to have Communion outside the church. But, we believe that this is an appropriate time to remember what the {Read More}
Menu: Apple caramel coffee cake, turkey and stuffing, ham, twice-baked potatoes, gravy, spoon bread, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole, green beans, succotash, raw vegetable tray with olives and pickles, Sister Shubert’s Rolls (found in the frozen food section of the grocery store), mystery pecan pie, Southern sweet tea. November 5: Make November appointments. * Hair cut and color, pedicure and manicure, dogs to be groomed, carpets cleaned, special order meats and pies. November 6: Create guest list. * Write down {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
