NOVEMBER, THE MONTH OF THANKSGIVING

 "I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." J. K. Chesterton

While I keep a gratitude journal daily I like to focus even more on gratitude during the month of November. But I also try to just LIVE by gratitude throughout the year thinking of it as "Thanksliving"! Even though I may fail, I keep trying. I try to keep thankfulness upper most in my mind as I believe Chesterton's quote above, that it is the highest form of thought. 

Also in the month of November ( as in other months ) I like to make a list of all the things I want to do that evoke the comforts and special scents, tastes, and sights of the month. Let's Celebrate November! 

EIGHT THINGS TO DO TO CELEBRATE NOVEMBER

1) Fall Candle.     Choose your favorite Fall scented candle to burn through the month. 

2) Apple Picking.    A fun activity to do with family out in nature. And you get in some exercise to boot. 🍎🍎🍎

3) Make Apple Crisp  I only use haralson apples because of their tartness but you can choose your own favorite. 

4) Go for a drive and look at the colorful leaves. 🍂🍂

5) Make something simple for your Thanksgiving Celebration. Ask your children or grandchildren to help. It could be something as simple as a "Thanksgiving Tree".

Directions for Thanksgiving Tree: Collect a small branch or two and put them in a vase. Then make leaf shaped cut-outs out of yellow, red, and orange construction paper. Punch a hole in each leaf and put a string through it. Put stringed "leaves" in a basket. At your Thanksgiving Celebration ask each guest to take a leaf and write on it what they are thankful for and hang it on the tree. At dinner, or anytime, read the leaves to the guests. It's nice to have something that the kiddos can do to help.

6) Go for a walk and shuffle through some leaves. It provides exercise and being in nature is always healthy.

7) Pour yourself a cup of tea, coffee, or cider. Find a cozy spot to sit in, light a Fall candle, and mull over a book on gratitude. Add some classical music and a warm, cozy blanket for comfort and enjoy a treat for all your senses. 

8) Make some homemade Carmel Corn. Find east recipes on Pinterest.

GWEN AND ALMA’S UPDATE

Beginning November 23rd through December 1st our Etsy shop will be joining a Cyber Sale! Enjoy 25% off all purchases! Start your Christmas shopping and purchase your one of a kind vintage/antique treasures for family, friends and some for yourselves! 🎄🎄

Go here to visit Gwen And Alma’s

HAPPY FALL Y’ALL! 🍁🍁