It took me a while to get started... but I finally got our {newest tradition} front and center on our kitchen table.
Every night at dinner time, we each write something we are thankful for on a slip of decorative paper and add it to the jar. It's turned into a secret - my hubby and I won't know what the other wrote until we read them all outloud on Thanksgiving Day. We also have a rule that every slip of paper has to be unique; no repeats.
I like it because it's simple, fun, and a good reminder to focus on the many blessings we have to be grateful for!
Father's Day ideas continued... I decided to show you the things Harvey and I made to give to Justin. First up... "I Love You This Much Card": It's super easy... 1. Trace your child's hand, then cut out two copies. My paper was double sided so I made sure that when the thumbs match up - the yellow side would be inside, and the blue side would be outside. 2. Cut out a strip of paper and fold it accordion style. Use letter rub-ons or stickers to add the words "I Love You" on the outside, and "This Much" on the strip of paper. 3. Glue the ends of your accordion strip on the insides of the hands and your card is done. :) Kid Canvas: Then Harvey and I made a little canvas (4 inches x 4 inches) to hang on the wall in Justin's office at work. I purchased small ones so we could add to them each year and hang them in one grouping. I prepainted the canvas in green, then set Harvey in the bathtub with blue paint and...
Such a fun idea!! And a great way to use up scrapbook paper too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this GREAT idea. I will be using this to compliment my family tradition of being thankful this week. God bless you
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