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Sheri lives, writes, watches birds, and raises two wild and wonderful boys with her husband in Northern California.
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November 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (0)


Here's a gorgeous spin on the natural Thanksgiving centerpiece from Kayte Terry at CraftStylish. Swoon! Those fabric leaves and those wool-stuffed acorns. OMG, love.
FILED UNDER: crafts, dining room, holiday entertaining, thanksgiving
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This recent news story about a toddler boy who helped his mom deliver his baby brother completely blows my mind.
I can't even get my 3-year old to sit up to the table for dinner, let alone assist in childbirth!
FILED UNDER: development & growth
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the speedy month of December are right around the corner.
It's true. In less than a week, you're going to be lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner, and some grandma or uncle or cousin is going to say, "Soooo, what's on the kids' wish list this year?"
Ugh, is it really time to think about the holidays, let alone start shopping?
Why, yes, yes it is...
FILED UNDER: budget finds, going green, holiday entertaining, holidays
Discuss This (7)November 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (0)
Photo from kind over matter
Today we give thanks to Amanda of kind over matter for these adorable (printable and FREE) Thanksgiving fortune cookies.
FILED UNDER: crafts, dining room, holiday entertaining, thanksgiving
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The Khmu ethnic group of Laos have been handmaking these gorgeous, eco-friendly and natural-fiber bags (now named Nature Bags) for centuries.
And now, as part of a poverty reduction project for the region, you can help support the work of this impoverished group of handcrafters, whose region has one of the lowest per capita income levels in the world.
FILED UNDER: going green
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This week, CafeMom aurorabunny shares several strategies she has learned and uses to prepare herself and her son with autism for all the changes that come with celebrating the holidays.
Each week in Special Needs Living, aurorabunny, mom to 3-year old Brody, who has autism, shares her ongoing triumphs and struggles parenting a child with special needs.
FILED UNDER: autism, developmental delays, holiday entertaining
Discuss This (4)November 18, 2009 at 12:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (8)

Photo from My Paper Crane
I've been keeping my eye out for simple Thanksgiving crafts to do with toddlers, and I found a few that make me happy.
Loving this family hands turkey card from My Paper Crane. This puts a little spin on the traditional kid handprint turkey we see year after year. And if you have a larger family, stretched out this could make an adorable mantle decoration. :)
FILED UNDER: activities, holiday entertaining
Discuss This (8)November 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (0)
Photo from Crate & Barrel
Need a nice Thanksgiving hostess gift? A pretty tea towel can make a great gift for your turkey day host or hostess.
FILED UNDER: budget finds, holiday entertaining, kitchen, thanksgiving
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Eating olives off your fingertips, this is one activity that should be declared a Thanksgiving holiday tradition for toddlers everywhere. Right?
FILED UNDER: food, holiday entertaining
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Last Thanksgiving, I wrote about the fun tradition of creating a gratitude tree. Here's a new idea for gathering your gratitude in a colorful and birdy-ful way.
FILED UNDER: crafts, decorating, holiday entertaining, thanksgiving
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