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These Thanksgiving conversation starters are for young kids who are just grasping the concept of being thankful. Expressing gratitude and being thankful is something we definitely need to work on in this house.
My kids know when to use “please” and “thank you,” don’t get me wrong. Do they go out of their way to show their gratitude for others? Not so much…
They’re still young, so I don’t expect a lot from them. But this is something I keep thinking will help them in other areas of their life as well. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to introduce this to the kids! What are you thankful for?
After hearing what my boys have been thankful for, it makes me realize how important it is to slow down during the holidays… the simplest things make their day.
I decided to make this an ongoing activity until Thanksgiving Day, and maybe keep it up after that. We’ll see how it goes!
We created these Thanksgiving conversation starters as a centerpiece for our dining room table.
I filled three festive bowls with Thanksgiving conversation starters, each bowl having a different job. Easy tip: I wrote them up in Google Docs, printed them out on fall-colored card stock (affiliate link), cut them into strips and folded them.
The first bowl was filled with the conversation starters that I created.
10 Thanksgiving Conversation Starters we used:
- Who is someone you could say “thank you” to today? And why?
- What is something you do with Mom & Dad that makes you happy?
- If you had to give anyone in the world your piggy bank, who would you give it to and why?
- If you had to leave your house for a long time, what three things would you grab on your way out?
- What is the first birthday or Christmas that you remember and what do you remember?
- What is something you’d like someone to tell YOU “thank you” for?
- How can you be thankful even when we’re upset?
- When is a good time to tell someone “thank you”?
- How does it make you feel when someone does something really nice for you?
- How does it make you feel when you do something really nice for someone else?
I also pulled questions from Dixie Delights and ‘would you rather’ topics from Minds in Bloom.
I filled another bowl with blank pieces of paper. The boys get a choice: do they want a question to answer or would they like to write down something they are thankful for instead?
I was shocked to see that the boys really wanted to write what they were thankful for! They both jumped at the chance to write something down right away!
George, of course, needed help writing and spelling the words. He’s really getting the hang of letter formation though. I’m rather proud to see him excited to write!
Henry wrote in complete sentences… “I am thankful for…” and filled it out. While George just wrote the one word that he’s thankful for.
And the last bowl I placed between the first two.
This bowl was for any of the papers that got completed. Once a question was answered, or a paper was filled out with their thankful thought, it got put in the middle bowl.
More Thanksgiving activities to go with these Thanksgiving conversation starters for kids:
- Thanksgiving sensory tub that’s scented
- Turkey crafts for kids
- Thanksgiving crafts for kids (that aren’t turkeys)
- Make a scarecrow
How do you set your table during Thanksgiving?
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Rose says
I look at some of the activities that I could do with my children pretty soon I will be making turkey out of a paper plates.
Sophia Mazo says
thank you for everything
Kimberley Meier says
We decorated with candles and had a beautiful centerpiece my mom made using gourds and silk fall leaves, twine and cinnamon sticks.
Lyndsey Lancaster says
We are very utilitarian since there are 20 people crammed around the table in our immediate family. I would love to take some of these ideas for a kids table next year!
Nicole Millheim says
We set the table with handed down for generations silverware and platters. My kids love to make crafts so we craft turkeys, pilgrims and the boats to put along side the food
Rene Chartier says
I tweeted the post. https://twitter.com/joanchartier/status/543244339992752129
Rene Chartier says
I tweeted the post.
rene chartier says
We involve the children in decorating and making crafts for the table like salt water ornaments. It is all about the family and to be able to have the children participate in decorating for the holidays is important in a beautiful season of peace and hope.
Cathy C says
I think young children (my grandson included) are so precious when they express their thankfulness!
Sandra J says
We have various family get togethers, and often also cook at home. I love to have the leftovers! We have extended family meals on a day early in the month.
Rebecca says
I use a pretty green leaf tablecloth.
Shanna says
I dont. We go to my Grandparents=)
Betty C says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/543117500066451457
Betty C says
We usually have holiday meals at my daughter’s home because it’s the largest. She brings out her special tablecloth and her best china. Otherwise it’s the same as any other day, no special centerpieces or decoration (mainly because she does up the entire house for the holidays).
Melissa says
I like to use pretty fall colors and make turkeys out of napkins! :)
Thanks for the chance!
Meredith says
Nothing fancy! But always with a fall candle in the center and my mothers linen napkins!
Leela says
The same as every day dinner. Plates, silverware and napkins.
Rachel Beltz says
https://twitter.com/littodinoz/status/542904450663211009
Rachel Beltz says
We make little name tags for each person, and have everyone write a reason why they love they love that person on the inside!
Rachel says
We do buffet style.
Emily says
We usually go somewhere else for Thanksgiving.
laurie says
https://twitter.com/lmurley2014/status/542878708948664320
laurie says
we usually have fresh flowers on the table but we have a bar and put all the food on the bar and fill our plates from the bar and then sit down to the table we usually have 3 different tables so we can all sit down(large familY)
Dani H says
We use my late mother’s good china and silver for every holiday meal. We also fix all of the recipes that she made a tradition for each holiday. (We can add to the menu, but we never omit anything.)
Tara says
I have to be honest, we always go VERY simple. I like buy (nice) paper plates because it’s just the 5 of us and less dishes is GREAT!
jennifer says
we cut out strips of construction paper and hand them out when people arrive. They write down what they are thankful for and after dinner, we read them and link them all together!
claire says
i dont have a method.
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/542709001327095809
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Tabathia B says
I use a cream or red tablecloth, different size plastic pumpkins and candles
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Whitney Lindeman says
Set the table? Yeah right! Haha. I love to cook, but we go out on Thanksgiving. That way, nobody has to spend hours cooking, cleaning, etc. – it’s about spending time together!
MNS says
At holidays we put the food on the table and just pass it around.
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/542386599535734786
angie says
I don’t actually do anything special for my Thanksgiving table because I only have one set of everything that I use every day. LOL I don’t have any special plates or glasses or serving platters/bowls. Its just simple and laid back. I did put a paper turkey on the table this year! LOL
Jodie Gray Rosenblum says
We serve our thanksgiving buffet style.
J.nSparks says
We really don’t set the table we do more buffet style.
Tina W says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/tinawoo21/status/542125260967907328
Tina W says
I’m from a family of 8 kids, so with spouses, children and now grand-children, we are a fairly large crowd. We’re all about serving buffet style! The table with real decoration tends to be the dessert table. (My theory is we make that fancy so we slow down a little instead of pigging out!)
richelle bowers says
nothing fancy just plates silverware glasses and napkins
Stacey says
Shared via Twitter https://twitter.com/aMomOfBoys/status/541963215152754688
Stacey says
I use a nice center piece, and put the food around it. Nothing fancy!
Erinn S says
We do the buffet style and everyone brings a dish
Ellie Wright says
I set my Thanksgiving table with my wedding china and a centerpiece made by my kids every year.
Rolando says
We use big bowls and pass them
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/541703833999507456
Debbie B says
we keep things quite simple – just a small centerpiece – nothing fancy at all
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/541702906026524673
Kerry says
We use the good china – only use it once a year, and Thanksgiving is the day!
Dawn Monroe says
My family is way to big to sit at our table so we always do a buffet style.
gina says
https://twitter.com/yummyfaerie/status/541603784024018944
gina says
We go to my cousins house and it is simple Chinet paper plates and the rest of the table is covered with food.
debbie says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/suburbsanity/status/541582357396869121
debbie says
We usually have the food be the centerpiece of the table! Always good dishes and cloth napkins.
Brandi Elam says
We go to my mother in laws- she always has an antique fruit bowl centerpiece.
Sherry Compton says
We do it buffet style so all that is sitting on the table in stacks with the napkins lined all around.
Joelle says
Disposable everything!
Allie says
We go to my family’s house
Casey says
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Casey says
With the “fine china” (paper plates) and homemade place cards.
Angela Saver says
I tweeted:
https://mobile.twitter.com/saverang/status/541144031917387776
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Angela Saver says
We set the table with china my grandma gave me 25 years ago, a beautiful table cloth & nice napkins!
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margaret peg m says
hi, here is the link to my tweet….https://twitter.com/58mpeg/status/541103855971610625
margaret peg m says
well, setting the table for Thanksgiving depends on who is hosting, we all rotate. for our family we bring out my great-grandmothers china and any other ‘good’ stuff. but paper plates for the little ones!
Jen Roulston says
My husband and I don’t set a table for Thanksgiving as we usually travel to see our parents. :)
Jen Roulston says
https://twitter.com/RunBesideMe/status/541067334857662465
Ally says
We set it with (thick!) paper plates, candles, and the food as the centerpiece. I really love this idea, though!
robyn donnelly says
https://twitter.com/amberpaleface/status/540718767337394176 tweeted about contest.
robyn donnelly says
I don’t set my table for Thanksgiving because I don’t have one.
Helena says
I set it decoratively, with help from the whole family.
Amanda Gray says
https://mobile.twitter.com/W1976Amanda/status/540583351682215937
Amanda Gray says
We have a serve yourself tradition. Football and visiting keeps everyone stirred up.
Noelle Cagle says
We didn’t actually do anything special table setting this year. We were just happy to be together.
judy sizemore says
a buffet style
Leah Shumack says
We normally don’t do a lot of sit down dinners everyone together so we go all out and eat at the table!
Eva Biggs says
We dont really have alot of room in our kitchen, so i dont really get to decorate, but we like to use our fine china from my hubbys grandma.
shaunie says
https://twitter.com/sandyhills25/status/539615123678445568
shaunie says
We always set the table as usual but add fall or winter table cloth and names on our napkins where each will be seated.
Rachel says
buffet style! Easy and makes more room at the table!
Anna says
I put an autumn leaves tablecloth on the table and use the kids’ fall/Thanksgiving artwork from school as a centerpiece.
lisa kay says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/springfling60/status/539394564835262464
lisa kay says
Well this year we set up Buffet Style since there were so many People!
All the filler foods in the beginning like potatoes, veggies and loads of other stuff then the Turkey at the end. The Sweets follow!
Megan A says
I tweeted at https://twitter.com/AMileWideSmile/status/539231432409767936
Thanks for the giveaway!
Megan A says
My family doesn’t do anything fancy, but my boyfriend’s family brings out the nice china for dinner :)
Heather G - USA says
Twitter Entry: https://twitter.com/aitch77/status/539214781761081344
Heather G - USA says
Nothing too extravagant but I do like to have charger plates and I like to have matching serving trays/platters/bowls lol.
Michelle says
https://twitter.com/mish520/status/539114716829069314?lang=en tweeted!
Michelle says
We have absolutely no room whatsoever to put anything other than food on our table. We fill our large oval table with dishes and casserole dishes, then we have another additional table that we fold out behind our dinner table which also holds about 8 casserole dishes, then on top of that we had to use the kitchen counter as a little “buffet line” Four days later and I still am having leftovers. Favorite time of year.
mell says
We set the table buffet style.
Denise A. says
I tweeted about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/adamsdj6381/status/538923336256864257
Denise A. says
We set the table with the good china that we have had since we married, 32 years ago. It’s very pretty and a little formal… just this one time of the year. We then tried to get ALL of the food (not always successfully lol) onto the table as well.
Blessie Nelson says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/Bless_Eliz/status/538918777052618752
Blessie Nelson says
We do a autumn earthy toned table setting with rustic decor and pale plates.
Rebecca says
I set the table buffet style with special glasses for punch. The kiddos really look forward to it.
Arik Issan says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/rickaei/status/538904654965653504
Arik Issan says
no table setting for me … no more grand cooking or baking
Tina W says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/tinawoo21/status/538903642074382336
Lisa Gatz says
We set our table in an eclectic way. Having so many young grandchildren, we never know when one of them is going to melt down or what the seating should be until the day of. We have special plates for the little ones so it is a milestone when they move up to the adult sized plates!
Kat Nett says
https://twitter.com/Katnett63/status/538896941640593408
Kat Nett says
I use table clothes, table decorations, better than casual dishes, buffet style! We also have a non alcoholic toast and go around the table and give thanks to certain or special things in our lives.
Tina W says
I am one of 8 kids. Add in spouses, kids (and now grandkids!!!) and we are a giant crew, so we do buffet style. But we also have several “appetizer stations” around the house early in the day that we try to make festive with color-coordinated napkins and decor.
Amy Honious says
https://twitter.com/AmyHonious/status/538855585165635585
Kristina j says
Buffet style
Sherri J says
Tweeted the message: https://twitter.com/savvyblog1/status/538825828734234625
Sherri J
Sherri J says
We don’t have a lot of room so it is like a buffet and then we eat in the living room. No tv on of course and enjoy the company and the food.
Elizabeth Newsome says
https://twitter.com/Giantsis/status/538715427967627265
Elizabeth Newsome says
I have basic white plates with gold chargers! And then some fall-looking flowers for centerpiece and decoration!
Trish F says
Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/trishden/status/538702178769072128 Thanks! @trishden
Trish F says
I set my table with a linen table cloth, flowers in the center and candles and because we have so many, we have a buffet set up with the plates and silver. Thanks!
Kimberley Thomas says
What a great way to teach young children to be thankful!
Stephanie Harriel says
Yes! I WILL do activities with my son! :)
Tracee says
I like to set the table with natural elements from my back yard, crabapple tree branches with yellow and red tiny crabapples, pine boughs, etc. It makes for a beautiful fall tablescape.
Alicia C says
We set the table with placemats created by the kids. We have sparkly snow globe type candles on the table as well.
sharon says
i tweeted today! link is in website section of post. thanks!
sharon says
we set the table in something classic yet semi formal. no need for centerpieces since we need all the table room for the plates of food! decor goes other places around the house
Sanit says
We don’t really set our table. We put our platters of food down and then people will have a go at filling their plates.
erica best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/538455065649233922
erica best says
i have red and gold plates
Sandra Watts says
We set up a table like a buffet and everyone makes their own plate. One of the kids this year wrote about what they were thankful for and read it out loud to everyone and then we toasted to a good meal and our thanks for it.
https://twitter.com/saleago/status/538366779425574912
http://saleago.tumblr.com/post/103810593522/simple-thanksgiving-conversation-starters-for-kids
sherri crawford says
i also like red dishes as well as other fall colors
courtney hennagir says
https://twitter.com/chennagir/status/538210668642455552 tweet tweet!
courtney hennagir says
I usually have a table runner that the kids can draw on and decorate so we can all look at it at dinner and it also keeps them busy while I’m cooking! We keep it pretty simple around here.
Lisa says
We’re casual and do buffet for our thanksgiving.
linda w. says
I use my formal dishes and silverware. I never get to use them otherwise.
Leslie says
tweeted https://twitter.com/mosquints/status/537836687553220608
Leslie says
This year my kiddos made a paper turkey and taped it to a jar so they could put what they are thankful for in the turkey jar. The jar is blue so the turkey is not only functional but fashionable too!
Stacy (oursafehaven) says
We have a small house with no dining room. We set stuff out buffet style and eat in the living room.
kristie says
I set the table for Thanksgiving with Chinese food take out boxes! That is a really cute idea with the bowls, and great conversation starters for the kids too.
Karin A says
It is set with our favorite dishes.
1955nurse says
Usually have a decorative centerpiece, & set up the food Buffet-style so everyone can derve themselves! Ty4 the chance….
maria cantu says
We usually do buffet style with disposable dishes.
Dawn Ganey says
I will be going to a local charity thanksgiving dinner this year as my kids are grown and away.
Megan Parsons says
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/mustangmeg6/status/537737173047320576
Megan Parsons says
That was a great idea for something fun for the kids!
Cherilyn White says
We don’t set a table. We eat on the couch, floor, or my grandson’s table set. Seating is very limited lol.
Anne says
I shared your Thanksgiving blog post and the JCPenney promotion on Twitter; here’s the link:
https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/537671915653967872
Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Anne says
What a lovely Thanksgiving activity for you and your boys! That’s the sort of thing I’m sure they’ll remember as years go by.
Thanksgiving at our house is just the two of us, but I still make a pull-out-the-stops dinner. And to make it feel even more special, I set the table with candles and my prettiest serving dishes, napkins, and placemats. The food is the star, though!
Debbie Welchert says
I tweeted giveaway. https://twitter.com/flipper211/status/537669772196864001
Debbie Welchert says
We don’t set a table. We have a buffet style dinner where everyone serves themselves.
heather e.g. kaufman says
I set it with the decor my children make :)
tammigirl says
We gather around the tables, about forty of us, so our table is set with the smiling faces of our loved ones around it.
Lisa monte says
We set everything up buffet style
BrieAnn S. says
We don’t usually do anything super special for decorating our table, it’s too full of yummy food! In the past we’ve used butcher paper as table cloths to let the kids color on, and had centerpieces of thanksgiving themed cookies for pre-dinner snacks.
Tara says
We don’t do anything different for Thanksgiving! Just more food :)
ken ohl says
a beautiful runner with fall leaves our best dinnerware and silver and our turkey serving platters and red candles. thankyou, ken
May Lynn Mahler says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/mama3curlies/status/537511899068243968
May Lynn Mahler says
I use a fancy tablecloth and our ‘good’ dishes and this year will be spray painting our ceramic turkey gold! hopefully it turns out cute! Happy Thanksgiving!
Joella says
Not much tradition or setting, just food and family.
Laura Wilson says
We use special Thanksgiving napkins to set the table. My mom has a cornucopia that we use as a centerpiece.
santiago gonzalez says
Cool to win this
Jen Haile says
We’re pretty informal, using everyday dishes and sitting where we want.
Jen Haile says
I Tweeted:
https://twitter.com/XArea51/status/537451184521347074
Ross Olson says
We are decorating in warm autumn colors and will have a Thanksgiving turkey centerpiece made by the kids. Also, we use a decorative tablecloth to add to the fall décor.
Amie Olson says
I am decorating with pretty classic Thanksgiving décor. Nice napkins and autumn colored flowers will help to make the table look special. Also, I use candles that are lit to warm up the room and they are vanilla scented to make our home smell nice in a subtle way.
Kristin says
We don’t set the table because people just kinda help themselves when they’re ready to eat. I know, unconventional, but it works for us.
Jessica says
We have multiple tables and each is decorated slightly differently. Fall colors, decorative leaves, and something made by the kids.
christine burd says
I have a thanksgiving table cloth and I use my mothers beautiful wine glasses and best dishes .I have thanksgiving themed serving dishes for the turkey and use our best silverware. I have an antique glass turkey from my mother in law that I put in the center of the table
Brenda says
I just finished making turkey napkin rings out of plastic canvas, so I will set our table with these cute napkin rings. There are also fake autumn color flowers in the middle, along with a tissue paper flower my son made in school. The rest will just be our everyday plates and silverware, along with all the yummy Thanksgiving dinner items.
tina m says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/537394487811506176
tina m says
i put a red color table cloth and candles.
Jimmy says
I set the table like I normally do except I use a Thanksgiving tablecloth.
AndreaH says
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/andreacouponz/status/537383716830470144
AndreaH says
Our table has always been laid back. We use paper plates and paper towels. Regular utensils though. Nothing dressed up or fancy.
Barrie says
Thanksgiving is the only day where I’ve fancy for meals. I put down placemats and cloth napkins, placing silverware on each side of the plate as we are taught. All sides go into matchin bowls and in the center of the table. Hubby has already cut the turkey so the platter of sliced meat is placed in the middle of the table.
Barrie says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/kymom13/status/537367946012950528
Shannon says
I honestly do do anything special but I never host. It is just my husband and I. I have furbabies and I usually give them some “safe” foods for them out of the feast. Thank you for this chance to win.
Shannon says
https://twitter.com/pumpkinsfan1976/status/537362187438682113
Jennifer Rote says
tweet – https://twitter.com/wildnmild4u/status/537353271510171648
Jennifer Rote says
I don’t do anything special. No special dishes, no decorations/
Leslie S. says
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/night1836/status/537350118509264896
Leslie S. says
Our table setting if fairy traditional with the good china and wine glasses, but we do a buffet style meal so we can fit more people at the tables. After dinner is over we set the main table up as a dessert buffet. A fun thing to do with that is to use a plain white table cloth and supply markers for friends and family to with what they’re thankful for on it. You can add to it yearly or just switch it out but it’s atgreat keepsake. We’ve also done ones with the kids hand prints so we can can compare when they’re grown.
Mary Czerczyk says
Thank you for the opportunity to win a JC Penny gift card. I am unemployed right now and could sure use it for Christmas.
AwayGirl100 says
https://twitter.com/AwayGirl100/status/537332082033176576
AwayGirl100 says
Every year we use the good china, which only comes out for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We have candles, and a special tablecloth we use that belonged to my great grandma!
ashley w. says
Usually the kids set the table with the dishes and silverware. We also set out sticks of butter and salt and pepper. There is usually a centerpiece or a candy dish in the center for after mints.
Mary Hill says
Here is my tweet about the giveaway: https://twitter.com/MaryHill16/status/537314368308797440
Mary Hill says
I set my table with special fall themed place mats and a center piece of a cornucopia. We have multi-colored dishware that makes a pretty table. :)
Ty says
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/poisonsix9/status/537306240683376640
Ty says
I have teens so they set the table. They set out the table cloth, place mats, monogrammed silverware, and fine china that we use only during the holidays.
Jessica Padilla says
I like to place the turkey and side dishes on the center of the table. And I take out the fine fine china and silverware. :)
Julie says
Its been several years since I hosted Thanksgiving at my home. I used a white tablecloth with red dinnerware, decorated with flowers thanks for the giveaway
Carmen P says
It’s always a very simple setting with a few candles and pumpkins.
Sara Theissen says
We put cute handmade name tags around the table
Tammy says
I use china that my great grandmother had. Its so beautiful
Gina H says
I usually use a Thanksgiving tablecloth and my Thanksgiving platter. Everything else is just about my family being together and no one cares how the house is decorated! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Michelle T says
We have some fancy red and gold chargers we use and we take the tablecloth off… That’s about it though. The food covering the center of the table is the real decoration!
Cassie Korando says
We let the children in our family decorate the table, so it’s usually full of hand-colored pictures, popsicle stick art and things like that that they made at home or school. It’s very cute as each child is very proud of his/her contribution to Thanksgiving dinner!
Danielle Papsis says
https://twitter.com/PapsisBeavers/status/537231241137762304
Danielle Papsis says
On Thanksgiving our table is set with goblets for cider and the food is passed around the table buffet style.
Paula V says
https://twitter.com/pvarble1/status/537218919128244225
Paula V says
I love this idea. I think it would be a great tradition. I think even for adults writing down what we are thankful for might be easier for those who have a hard time coming up with something when put on the spot. Then maybe everyone drawing one and reading it would be way cool.
Kari says
I have never hosted Thanksgiving, we usually go to my sister-in-law’s house. She sets a wonderful table, using a mix of vintage and new pieces.
Shirley Smith says
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/pen4dav143/status/537209455297843200
Shirley Smith says
We set up buffet style and decorate with the kids crafts we make together leading up to the Holidays, And it makes them feel important in the whole Holiday events. They love it and it makes them feel proud.
Lori Scott says
My mother sets the table with her grandmother’s collection of Amberware. It is lovely!
Marti B. says
We use my grandmother’s turkey platter and set the table with our best plates. There’s usually not enough space for fancy decorations, since there’s so much food on the table!
Shane R. says
I don’t have any specific way to set my table for Thanksgiving except to leave a lot of room for food!
Shane R. says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/shanerus2/status/537142471847723008
crystal sheckles-gibson says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/crystalsgibson/status/537134555694510080
crystal sheckles-gibson says
We have our Thanksgiving dinner buffet style but I still decorate with a beautiful fall centerpiece.
Melody says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/melodycamp/status/537118604253077504
Melody says
We usually have a couple of kids crafts, like making turkey pine cones which the table is decorated. We don’t put too much effort into decorations though.
Stacey b says
https://twitter.com/MomOF2Boysz/status/537112483853389824
Stacey b says
I start by setting it with a nice center piece, and then from there nothing extra fancy. Set the plates, silverware and then the food!
ash l. says
https://twitter.com/leighash222/status/537100512428974081
ash l. says
Depending how much food there is, usually there are no decorations, thin plastic disposable table covering, no order of food placement. The table will be filled with food and people will sit in chairs throughout the dining and family rooms.
Sarah O. says
I never set the table, my family has determined I’m no good at it. I just show up for the food! :P
christina p says
We haven’t decorated in the past, but since my daughter is 3 yrs old, I was thinking about incorporating more decor and thought into the real reason for Thanksgiving. Thanks for the post & giveaway!
christina p says
I shared: https://twitter.com/purviscs06/status/537092174937337856
Amy Pullifrone says
This year it is small so my daughter is coloring some table cards for everyone!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/537082214119264257
Stephanie Phelps says
I always try to decorate my table with pretty fall colors and nice dishes so that it looks inviting to my family!
Jenna says
https://twitter.com/jenna_gossett/status/537076425086738432
Jenna says
Well we have a very large family so we have two dining tables set up plus a kitchen island and smaller tables for the kids to sit at. We always decorate the tables with a fall colored cloth and real fresh fall leaves and pine cones that the kids have gone out and collected before the family arrives. We also set out the silverware with napkins, but we keep the plates stacked up right before the food so that people can just get in line and grab a plate there. We also set up pictures of a couple of loved ones that have passed away so that they can be there to celebrate with us in a sense.
Barbara Adams says
We have so many people we have to sector off the “food dispensing area” into quadrants…meats, vegs, drinks, deserts. I try to decorate to the theme of the quadrant It’s not as horrible as it sounds, promise
Piper S says
I let my mom set the table and she usually has a nice turkey decoration as the centerpiece.
Nichole says
We go out of town for Thanksgiving so I don’t get to decorate the table. I do set up a Thanksgiving Village on our mantle to celebrate. Thank you!
robbie @ Mom Hats & More says
We let the kids decorate it. So it’s never dull! :)
Michelle Parker says
We have what everi decor my kids make and we have a buffet style dinner and sit where ever you can find a seat because my kitchen and living room is a combo and it’s really small. I do invite my dad and brother to dinner with my family. I do all cooking and clean up so it’s a simple dinner but, we all have to say what we are thankfully for and pray because we do have a home family and food so we can have a thanksgiving dinner with love. Thank you for the giveaway.
Alena says
We don’t. We have large get togethers so it’s buffet style.
wen budro says
https://twitter.com/wendybudrow/status/536691266751188992
wen budro says
We get out a special tablecloth and have a decorative centerpiece every year.
D Schmidt says
My children are very small so I set it in a basic way with nothing breakable. I admit we are probably using paper plates this year just because its crept up too quickly and I am not organized.
D Schmidt says
My children are very small so I set it in a basic way with nothing breakable. I admit we are probably using paper plates this year just because its crept up too quickly and I am not organized.
D Schmidt says
Im sorry this was an error, I meant to link https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/536688350690697216
kim fenner says
There is usually not any room for decorations because we cook so much food.
Andrea says
Love this idea and I am definitely using it this holiday season!
Andrea says
https://twitter.com/meadowsgrove1/status/536412384944873474
Deb Jackson says
https://twitter.com/mrsrodjac3/status/536331156740784128 Deb Jackson http://pinterest.com/jacksondeb/
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Deb Jackson says
We have a special table autumn table cloth and use rustic decor.
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Maria B says
We get a nice brown tablecloth and crystal to setup our table.
Kathleen Richardson says
https://twitter.com/Sparklezstars/status/536295261237420033
Kathleen Richardson says
We have a beautiful orange and gold tablecloth and napkins that we use for Thanksgiving.
livivua says
I like to use seasonal colors for the tablecloth, napkins and placemats, but plain white for the plates…food looks good on white!
Allyson Tice says
https://twitter.com/sunflower101398/status/536220449278291968
Allyson Tice says
We have a buffet style Thanksgiving table and then we all sit wherever we choose in the house! We love this way of doing Thanksgiving and it works for us!
Elizabeth says
We like to use candles and flowers on the table for Thanksgiving.
Abbey Ashley says
I love to use a festive tablecloth and all white dishes. We all go around and say what we are thankful for :-)
Ashley C says
We actually use a nice table cloth and our nicer plates/serving ware.
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Robin Mongold says
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/535481339802169344 =Retweeted @snowbird324
Robin Mongold says
We have a Thanksgiving tablecloth and turkey placemats.
Della Barker says
https://twitter.com/dellee10/status/535924901677662209
Della Barker says
We use a nice lace tablecloth and cloth napkins. There isn’t much room for a centerpiece with all the food on the table. :)
Anna E. says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/femalebiker21/status/535880588113084416
Anna E. says
I love to use Thanksgiving Themed Tablecloths along with Thanksgiving printed napkins and a Turkey Centerpiece.
Patricia Salyers says
This is the 2nd thanksgiving where I have a family of my own to sit down with and this idea is wonderful. Thank you for this sweepstakes.
Patricia Salyers says
Such a cute sweet idea thank you for this chance!
https://twitter.com/NerdzRage/status/535795011485708289
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/535627698341572608
Madeline says
I use linens that my mom gave me years ago, and usually our good white dishes.
Adrianne B says
https://twitter.com/adriannebraun/status/535617313748185088 Tweeted!
Adrianne B says
For Thanksgiving, I like to use our family silver, our good dinnerware, real cloth napkins, and the serving pieces we received for our wedding. The good stuff!
Nancy says
For Thanksgiving I use a table runner with a centerpiece of harvest fruits and veggies. I use white plates and colorful napkins.
Jessica To says
I use my good China for the holidays and festive napkins.
Maria Kiguthi says
To set the table for Thanksgiving we use the only set of dishes we own :)
rachel says
We use my mom’s special Thanksgiving china and load the table up with food!
Sarah Davis says
During Thanksgiving we set our table with our regular plates and silverware but we add some craft centerpieces like turkeys that our son made.
Sarah Davis says
Here is the link to my tweet
https://twitter.com/SarahNDavis/status/535495189314666496
Sarah Davis
Melissa M says
https://twitter.com/618mom23boys/status/535483845194162176
Melissa M says
We decorate it with a flower arrangement.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/535481339802169344
Kelly D says
We use festive plates and cloth napkins for Thanksgiving, as well as a pretty table runner and leaf themed napkin rings.
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/535471535297818625
Elena says
I decorate my table with fall leaves, paper craft turkeys and orange and red fall flowers
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/535433287762595840
Mami2jcn says
This year the kids are making little Native American and Pilgrim people out of paper towel rolls and construction paper to decorate our table. I think the grandparents will say it’s very cute.
Gina H. says
I set the table with China & lots of candles & fll colors.
golden storm says
I set my table with anything thankgiving festive I can find,,it is never the same each year
Terri Moore says
I tweeted. https://twitter.com/Moore30Terri/status/535297769485778944
Terri Moore says
I put on a pretty tablecloth and candles in the middle and use my best glasses.
Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/535293780149035011
Jessie C. says
I set my table with mini pumpkins and candles during Thanksgiving. Kids would also add some handcraft pinecone turkeys for decoration.
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saralynns2 says
We do not usually decorate the table at all… but I think this year having the kids decorate with things they create would be very fun!
Susan Vaughan says
We go all out for Thanksgiving with decorating and cooking at my house.
Deb Jackson says
https://twitter.com/mrsrodjac3/status/535217486187487232
mrsrodjac3 at gmail.com
Deb Jackson says
I set the table in fine stoneware and rustic leaves/gourds and pumpkins
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Ashley GeBauer says
https://mobile.twitter.com/ashleygebauerxx/status/535213699611762690
Bonnie Y says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/BonniesBows/status/535212014051004416
Bonnie Y says
I don’t! We run away for Thanksgiving and eat shrimp at the beach!
Ashley GeBauer says
Every year we make personalized name cards for our seating arrangements. Everyone gets a good laugh out if it, it also makes it a lot of fun.
SooJin says
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/jltsmommy/status/535158810701463552
SooJin says
We use the same holiday placemats and table runner each year for Thanksgiving.
jenn giannetto says
i actually go to my brothers each thanksgiving and we usually just try and squeeze all the platters and bowls on the table, we dont do anything fancy
Rebecca Shockley says
Tweet – https://twitter.com/Tiredmommaof5/status/534986454556893184
Rebecca Shockley says
At our dinner table I use a festive tablecloth that has he turkey in the center. I then place all the fixings around the turkey. I had some pretty napkin’s and perhaps a lovely small Thanksgiving centerpiece!
Sarah Cool says
I have a table runner I use that cream with green leaves on it and we use regular white dinnerware with white cloth napkins and orange napkin rings and we have a very pretty white turkey platter thats got fruit on on it but its all white and we ALWAYS use that for the turkey display
jennifer says
the kids set the table at my house
Holly L says
My mom goes all out with the good china. cloth napkins and tablecloth. We go for paper at Christmas with chicken strips.
Holly L says
https://twitter.com/hollydlteacher/status/534924329381658624
Sarah Yurga says
I have a special tablecloth that we sign every year.
Katy P. says
I don’t usually do anything fancy at our Thanksgiving table, except maybe fold the napkins in a cool way.
Cindy says
https://twitter.com/benz1171/status/534884510270521344
Cindy says
Cloth tablecloth and napkins.
MaryAnn says
Tweeted this giveaway
https://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/534875521922789376
MaryAnn says
We don’t set our table. Everyone just gets a plate and takes a seat anywhere available.
Rebecca Shockley says
My table is setup with everything food related going around the turkey which is set in the center of the table. I always use a decorative tablecloth with festive napkin’s and a centerpiece!!!
Nicole Dz says
Tweet here: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/534617668133732352
Nicole Dz says
We actually have the kids set the table how they want, I like that each of them add something different to the table, and it makes it more fun.
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish says
Great idea, Jammie! . My Thanksgiving table is usually simple with neutral colors. Something like these bowls could add the little pop of color while keeping things simple. And i like how meaningful this activity is.
Natalie says
tweet https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/534524965178310656
Natalie says
We put out a beautiful silk table runner and then use silver chargers. We put a lot of candles on the table.
Lindsey T. says
My Thanksgiving table is pretty simple. We need to leave room for all the food! I like to put some pretty fall branches in a vase, or put a floating candle in a bowl of water and cranberries.