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http://www.wpclipart.com/ There are a lot of people these days that are having a hard time making ends meet. Factories are closing down putting a lot of people out of work. Parents with children often have to take jobs with low pay and often go over the guidelines for foodstamp assistance by only a few dollars. After paying bills, they often don't have much money for groceries. http://www.wpclipart.com/ Elderly and disabled people often receive foodstamps, but don't really receive enough to afford the extras for a dinner in what is considered a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. That's where your donations help. A gift of the traditional Thanksgiving fare is what most people are hoping for when they go to their local food pantry. The need is so great right now, that they often stand in long lines, outside in the weather, for hours at a time. When you donate food items, think about what you and your family are having for your Thanksgiving dinner. The best donation of all...

http://www.clipartpal.com/ There are many reasons why retailers should not open and offer sales on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving was meant to be a holy day to give thanks to God, our Creator, for all of the blessings he has provided us with throughout the year. Most people celebrate it with a big dinner for extended family and friends. Some of these people may only be able to see each other once or twice a year. Family members may have to travel long distances to be there. People that must work on Thanksgiving often have to miss their family dinner, and not be able to see their loved ones. www.clipartpal.com/ Working parents have so little time to spend with their children. They should be able to have a little extra time during the holidays to spend with their children. Parents need as much quality time with their children as possible. How else are they supposed to teach them values and show their love? www.clipartpal.com/ It takes a lot of preparation to get ready for a Thanksg...

This is such an easy craft, even a two year old will enjoy helping. E and I made these last year. There are so many ways to make them. Start by collecting toilet tissue rolls. We glued construction paper around the rolls; black and white for the pilgrim, and brown for the Indian. I drew the faces on with markers. This year we added two more. E loves to paint. She painted one roll black and one brown. E glued the construction paper faces, hats, collars, and hair on. I poked holes on each side. We pushed pipe cleaners through the holes for arms. And they're done. Older kids may use fabric for the clothing. If you have them, real feathers would be a nice touch. Of course, these work well for other holidays, as well. Bunnies, leprechauns, and Uncle Sam are all fun ideas. We are going to try making a Nativity scene next month.

Things you will need: Scrap paper, Brown paper bag or construction paper, Several different colored sheets of tissue paper, Elmer's glue, Water, Small bowl or cup, Small paint brush, Wax paper, Scraps of colored papers, markers, or paint for details, Tissue paper sun catchers are easy to make and cost very little. They are also a great hit with your little crafters. I help my granddaughter, E, make a craft almost everyday. It's also a good way to recycle scrap paper, paper bags, and torn or crumpled tissue paper from gift bags. (I also reuse my gift bags.) E and I are making a turkey. Start out by making a pattern on scrap paper. If you are not an artist, trace your turkey from a book or print a couple of copies off the computer. I did. You may need to improvise some to get the pattern just the way you want it. Don't worry if it's not perfect. I've seen a lot of turkeys, and believe me, they are anything but perfect. Now ladies, I'm not talki...

Indoor Thanksgiving decorating ideas are as easy as a walk in the country. In Autumn, the red sumac berries and the orange and yellow bittersweet berries are bright and beautiful. They can be cut and put in a vase alone or in combination with some twigs of brightly colored leaves. The berries also look nice in wreaths. Another easy decoration I like to use is an arrangement of dried grasses and different kinds of dried weeds that often can be found out along a country road, while you are out hunting for your berries. Cut them fairly long and you can trim them later when you arrange them in a vase. They, of course, need no water. They can also be used for making wreaths. While you are out hunting, be sure to look for some grape vines. You will want them to be as thin and long as possible. Take them home and soak them in some water overnight to make it easier to shape. Then you just start weaving it around in the approximate size you want it to be. Tuck the ends in, an...

Most wine experts agree that finding the perfect wine to serve at Thanksgiving dinner can be a challenging undertaking. The challenge is because that there are so many different tastes being served together. Almost everyone has their own Thanksgiving meal traditions. That being said, most of their meals are similar in many ways. The main course is usually turkey, although recipes may differ greatly. Dressing is usually served, or even cooked with the turkey. There are many different recipes for dressing. Along with turkey and dressing, there is mashed potatoes and gravy, and various types of side dishes, all different flavors. Then of course, you have the candied yams, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Even the top experts cannot agree on the best wine to serve. Many experts think white wine works best with all the mixed up flavors of the Traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Of course, they disagree on which white wine is best. Riesling, dry or sweet, and Gewurztraminer, dry or sw...