Margie's Party Favor & Place Setting Ideas
Party Favors: Give party favors this year. They can be homemade or even bought gifts for that matter. Make the party favors for the visitors and your family too. Or you may consider having them make their own party favors and let them take them home. When you are deciding on table decorations have the party favors in the back of your mind.
Place Settings: Special Name Cards or items at their place at the table can be taken home too. You could also make or buy cotton or linen table napkins. Fold them in a fancy design and put them in a special glass or cup on the "top plate". They can be removed from the table and set to the side for them to take home after dinner. You can even tape or write their name and the year on the bottom of the cup with special pens from the craft store.
Thanksgiving Helpers:
Don't be afraid to accept help when it is offered for your Thanksgiving Dinner. Whether you are just having your immediate family for the day or over 20 remember to be gracious and let them be a part of the preparation for the special day. From the beginning stages to the dishes there is always room for another pair of hands to help. Have the kids work on the menu with you or do it as a family. If you prefer to have the kitchen all to yourself then let people help with the decorating or setting the table. People can bring beverages or even special Thanksgiving Paper napkins. You might want to consider making a list of all the different jobs and then sit down as a family to decide how to divide up all the work. Then post the list on the fridge with detailed instructions to make it a little easier for everyone.
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