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25 Children’s Books for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is getting closer! Are you searching for fun ideas to keep your children busy during this holiday season? Or perhaps you want to spend quality time while reading a Thanksgiving themed book. If you are looking for ideas, check out the following children’s books for Thanksgiving.

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Illustrated children's book cover showing a puppeteer leading a colorful Macy's parade beneath giant balloons, with the title “Balloons Over Broadway.”
  1. “How to Catch a Turkey” by Adam Wallace
  2. “Being Thankful” by Mercer Mayer
  3. “Turkey Trouble” by Lee Harper
  4. “The Night Before Thanksgiving” by Natasha Wing
  5. “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” by Melissa Sweet
  6. “Llama Llama Gives Thanks” by Anna Dewdney
  7. “Corduroy Gives Thanks” by Don Freeman
  8. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” by Charles M. Schultz
  9. “ It’s Laugh O’Clock: Would You Rather? Thanksgiving Edition: A Hilarious and Interactive Question Game Book for Boys and Girls” by Riddleland
  10. “Pete the Cat: The First Thanksgiving” by James Dean
  11. “Pookie’s Thanksgiving” by Sandra Boynton
  12. “Dr. Suess’s Thankful Things” by Dr. Seuss
  13. “Bad Kitty Does Not Like Thanksgiving” by Nick Bruel
  14. “Bear Says Thanks” by Karma Wilson
  15. “Little Critter: Just a Special Thanksgiving” by Mercer Mayer
  16. “Happy Thanksgiving, Biscuit!”  by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
  17. “The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks” by Jan Berenstain & Mike Berenstain
  18. “Thanksgiving in the Woods” by Phyllis Alsdurf
  19. “A Plump and Perky Turkey” by Teresa Bateman
  20. “Franklin’s Thanksgiving” by Paulette Bourgeois
  21. “Clifford’s Thanksgiving Visit” by Norman Bridwell
  22. “Elmo’s Best Thanksgiving Ever” by Jodie Shepherd
  23. “There Was an old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!” by Lucille Colandro
  24. “Thanks for Thanksgiving” by Julie Markes
  25. “Shadow the Cat: A Thanksgiving Story About Gratitude” by Kelli Jane

Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving!

41 Kid Shows to Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather the family for cozy cartoons, holiday specials, and movies about gratitude, friendship, kindness, and family traditions. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following kid shows and episodes to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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Cartoon friends and Snoopy dressed as a chef sharing a Thanksgiving meal at a table.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
  1. A Thanksgiving Tale
  2. The Loud House Thanksgiving Special (Prime)
  3. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
  4. The Care Bears’ Grams Bear’s Thanksgiving Surprise (1986)
  5. Garfield’s Thanksgiving (1989)
  6. An Arthur Thanksgiving (2020)
  7. Jim Henson’s Turkey Hollow (2015)
  8. Rugrats: The Turkey Who Came to Dinner (1997)
  9. The Thanksgiving Promise
  10. Paw Patrol: Pups Rescue Thanksgiving/Pups Save a Windy Bay (Season 5, Episode 19) (2018)
  11. Animaniacs: Turkey Jerky (1993)
  12. The Thanksgiving Movie
  13. Waffles + Mochi (2021)
  14. Turkey Day
  15. Llama Llama: “Thanks-For-Giving-Story/Finding Dion” (Season 2, Episode 9)
  16. Trolls the Beat Goes On: Funsgiving (2019)
  17. A Walton Family Thanksgiving Reunion
  18. Turkey Town: A Thanksgiving Party (2018)
  19. Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Thanksgiving Parade (2000)
  20. A Sesame Street Thanksgiving (2017)
  21. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin’s Thanksgiving Celebration (2008)
  22. Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (1999)
  23. Pete the Cat Room at the Table & Founders Day
  24. Full House: The Miracle of Thanksgiving (1987)
  25. Free Birds (2013)
  26. Puppy Dog Pals: Turkey on the Town/Friendship Feast (Season 3, Episode 3 on Disney+)
  27. Blue’s Clues: “Thankful” (Season 3, Episode 29) (1999)
  28. Sister, Sister: Thanksgiving in Hawaii (1995)
  29. A Looney Tunes Thanksgiving (1979)
  30. Addams Family Values
  31. The Addams Family (2019)
  32. Beethoven (1993)
  33. The Thanksgiving Treasure
  34. Sago Mini Friends: Happy Thankful Day (Apple TV+)
  35. Family Thanksgiving
  36. Olivia the Pig: Olivia Talks Turkey
  37. Teen Titans Go! Thanksgiving (2014)
  38. Jerky Turkey (1945)
  39. Doug: Doug’s Thanksgiving (Season 2, Episode 7, Disney+)
  40. Daiel Tiger’s Neighborhood-“Thanks You Day”/ “Margaret’s First Thank You Day” (2012)
  41. Bob’s Burgers –“Turkey In a Can” (2013)

Of course, you can always start watching your family’s favorite Christmas shows over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, or Frosty the Snowman are classics to enjoy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Christmas Theme Party Ideas for Your Kids

Do you kids want to invite their friends over for their own Christmas party this year? Hosting a holiday gathering your children is a great way to make lasting memories? If you are searching for Christmas party theme ideas for your kids, check out the following.

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  1. Winter Wonderland: Create a snowy, magical atmosphere with white decorations. Set up s crafting station for snowflake crafts. Serve snowflake shaped sugar cookies and other snacks.
  2. Santa’s Workshop: Turn your party into Santa’s workshop with elves and toy-making crafts. If possible, ask someone to dress up and surprise everyone from a visit from Santa himself.
  3. Gingerbread House Decorating: Set up stations for kids to decorate their own gingerbread houses. Provide take-home boxes for each child. Serve gingerbread cookies and other treats for a fun and creative celebration.
  4. Polar Express Adventure: Inspired by the book and movie, have a train-themed party with tickets and  conductor hats. Set up a crafting station and paint little wooden trains. Play the movie in background and serve snacks.
  5. Frozen Fantasy: Celebrate with a Frozen-themed party, featuring Elsa, Anna, and Olaf. Add icy decorations, snowflake crafts, and Frozen-themed games.
  6. Nutcracker Ballet: Incorporate elements from the Nutcracker ballet with music and encourage costumes. Paint small wooden Nutcrackers. Serve snacks for a fun party.
  7. Candy Cane Lane: Deck the halls with candy canes and sweets. Hide candy canes for a scavenger hunt. Use different colors for each child. Do candy cane-themed crafts.
  8. Holiday Movie Marathon: Set up a cozy movie area with Christmas classics like “The Grinch,” “Home Alone,” or “Elf”. Serve popcorn and other movie themed snacks. Depending on the number of guests and price, purchase small fuzzy Christmas themed blankets for a take home gift.
  9. Reindeer Ranch: Transform your space into a reindeer ranch. Set reindeer-themed games, antler crafts, and maybe even a visit from Rudolph. Purchase small stuffed reindeer for a take home gift.
  10. North Pole Party: Set up a North Pole-themed party with igloo forts (blanket forts work wonderfully).  Do penguin themed crafts and serve  Arctic-themed snacks or set up an ice cream bar.
  11. Harry Potter: Create the Great Hall, offer snacks, prizes, Christmas crackers, crowns, and House-themed goodies. Encourage guests to dress up in House robes or as their favorite character.
  12. Ornaments Galore: Set up crafting stations to create ornaments. For example, paint salt dough ornaments or wooden ornaments. Serve snacks, play Christmas music, and send home a goody bag with a personalized party ornament.

Hosting a child’s Christmas party only requires your imagination. Kids love crafts, snacks, and games. Enjoy and take lots of photos.

Merry Christmas!

Cheap & Creative Holiday Scrapbook Supplies

Do you want to create a holiday season scrapbook but are on a tight budget? You do not need expensive scrapbook kits to create beautiful Christmas and holiday memory books. With a little creativity, you can create festive scrapbook pages using dollar store finds, recycle materials, free printables, and supplies on hand. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following.

Christmas scrapbook with family photos, snowflakes, holiday labels, and handwritten story cards

Budget-Friendly Holiday Scrapbook Supplies

When creating a holiday scrapbook, let your imagination be your guide. There is no right or wrong way to create one. You may already have many supplies at home. Plus, inspiration can come from the most unlikely materials.

Inexpensive Items

  • Christmas Wrapping Papper
  • Holiday Gift Bags
  • Christmas Cards (Use the ones from last year or purchase some from your local dollar store).
  • Scrapbook Paper (Some places carry single sheets which are great for special pages).
  • Christmas Stickers
  • Stampers
  • Gift Ribbon
  • Tinsel
  • Flat Seasonal Decorations
  • Gift Tags
  • Holiday Postcards
  • Red, Green, or White Cardstock
  • Envelopes

Items to Keep Throughout the Holiday Season

  • Christmas Shopping Receipts
  • Stamps from Christmas Cards
  • Holiday Napkins
  • Holiday Brochures
  • Tea Tags
  • Christmas Packaging
  • Candy Wrappers
  • Photos

Things to Create

  • Homemade Cardboard Stencils
  • Paper Snowflakes (Create your own paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes on folded white paper),

Holiday Event

  • Church Programs
  • School Christmas Programs
  • Holiday Event Tickets
  • Invitations

Family Items

  • Christmas Drawings
  • Wish Lists
  • Christmas Menu with Guest List
  • Letters to Santa

Ideas to Write on Note Cards or Scrap Paper

  • Christmas Quotes
  • Christmas Jokes
  • Poems
  • Journal Entries
  • Favorite Christmas Recipe
  • Funny Stories

Items You May Already Own

  • Scissors
  • Two-Sided Tape
  • Adhesive Glue Dots
  • Glue Sticks
  • Buttons
  • Twine
  • Old Calendars
  • Used Christmas Cards
  • Old Magazines or Catalogs

Cut out items from magazines, use plain paper as backgrounds, and decorate with inexpensive items. But include family notes, activities, and photos in your Christmas scrapbook. They will be the lasting memory.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Dinner Table Decorating Tips

Are you hosting Christmas dinner this year? Do you want to add a decorative flair to your gathering? Decorating your table for Christmas dinner can set a festive and inviting mood for your friends and family. If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following tips to help you create a beautiful and memorable tablescape.

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1. Choose a Color Scheme

Stick to 2 or 3 colors for a cohesive look. Classic Christmas themed combos include:

  • Red, green, and gold
  • White, silver, and blue
  • Natural tones with gold or copper accents

2. Layer Your Table Linens

  • Start with a festive tablecloth or table runner.
  • Add placemats or charger plates for extra texture.
  • Use cloth napkins for a touch of elegance.

3. Use a Statement Centerpiece

  • Add a garland of greenery with pinecones and ornaments.
  • Place a tray with candles, berries, and mini trees in the center.
  • Or use a fresh floral arrangement with seasonal blooms.

4. Add Warm Lighting

  • Use candles in varying heights (real or battery-operated).
  • String fairy lights down the center of the table.
  • Use lanterns or votives for cozy ambiance.

5. Personalize Place Settings

  • Add holiday-themed name cards with a festive font.
  • Tie napkins with twine and a sprig of rosemary or holly for extra flair.
  • Include a small ornament or favor at each setting. Small ornaments are a great take home gift for your guests.

6. Mix and Match Textures

Combine wood, glass, metal, and natural elements for visual interest. Arrange items to show contrast of the colors and different textures.

7. Incorporate Christmas Symbols

  • Use mini stockings as cutlery holders.
  • Place a Christmas cracker at each setting for festive fun.
  • Add reindeer, stars, or snowflake-themed accents.

When decorating for your Christmas dinner, remember have fun. Add your own personal touches. Let your creativity flow!

Merry Christmas!

55 Drawing Prompts for Thanksgiving 2026

Thanksgiving is on the way. Are you searching for a way to keep the kids entertained while you are busy in the kitchen? Or perhaps you want to seek a peaceful spot for a creative outlet over the long holiday weekend. Drawing is a delightful hobby where the only boundary is your imagination. If you are searching for inspiration, explore these drawing prompts for Thanksgiving.

oil pastel on black tray
  1. Thanksgiving Self-Portrait
  2. Red, Yellow, and Orange Colors
  3. Thanksgiving Kitchen Scene
  4. Funny Moment
  5. The First Thanksgiving
  6. Family Thanksgiving
  7. Friends Thanksgiving
  8. Centerpiece
  9. Design Placemats and Place Cards for the Table
  10. Make a Thanksgiving Card for Family and Friends
  11. Thanksgiving Table
  12. Thanksgiving Food
  13. Favorite
  14. Your Meal
  15. Desserts
  16. Turkey Time
  17. Favorite Part of Thanksgiving
  18. Pet
  19. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
  20. Thanksgiving Parade
  21. Design a Float
  22. Marching Band
  23. Banner
  24. Football
  25. Game
  26. Winner
  27. Touchdown
  28. Favorite Team
  29. Get Outdoors
  30. Landscape
  31. Traditions
  32. Blessings
  33. Pumpkins & Gourds
  34. Cornucopia
  35. Corn
  36. Harvest
  37. Wagon
  38. Lantern
  39. Pilgrim Hat
  40. Pilgrim
  41. History
  42. Thankful
  43. Grateful
  44. Fallen Leaves
  45. Trees
  46. Acorns
  47. Pinecones
  48. Autumn Scene
  49. Thanksgiving Day Sunrise or Sunset
  50. Out Your Window
  51. Wild Animals
  52. Weather
  53. Colorful
  54. Peace
  55. Time for Christmas!

Happy Halloween!

Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween!

Enjoy!

Be safe!

Scrapbook Ideas for Halloween 2026

Are you enjoying the spooky season? Are you enjoying family traditions, costumes, pumpkin carving, haunted adventures and other moments that make October special? Creating a Halloween-themed scrapbook is a fantastic way to preserve your spooky memories. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following Halloween scrapbook ideas.

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Three cartoonish ghost figures with expressive faces, depicting various emotions, standing with raised arms against a blurred background.

Pick Your Halloween Scrapbook Theme

You can create a scrapbook that’s vintage and spooky, cute and whimsical, gothic and mysterious, or cozy autumn inspired. There is no right or wrong way to create a Halloween themed scrapbook. Let your imagination soar.

  • Vintage Inspired: Add antique style postcards, distressed paper, old fashioned pumpkins, black cars, and aged photographs.
  • Cute and Whimsical: Add friendly ghosts, colorful candy, smiling pumpkins, and playful stickers.
  • Gothic and Mysterious: Include items like black lace, ravens, old book pages, moon phases, purple accents, and mysterious details.
  • Cozy Autumn: Use colorful paper, pressed leaves, plaid patterns, warm orange colors, and pumpkin photographs.

Ideas for Your Halloween Scrapbook Pages

Create themed pages to make your scrapbook.  If you are creating the scrapbook as a family, each person could do a page. Or older children may want to create their own scrapbook to keep as a memory.

  • October Memories: Include a calendar, seasonal goals, and your  favorite photos.
  • Pumpkin Patch Adventures: Add photos from your pumpkin-picking adventure. Include tickets and pressed leaves on this page.
  • Costume Memories:  Add your family or friends’ photos of this year’s Halloween costumes. Include sketches or  funny stories about your costume on this page.
  • Trick-or-Treat Night: Add photos from trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat adventures. Include candy wrappers and write about your neighborhood memories.
  • Haunted Houses: Include your admission tickets (If your tickets are digital, print them). Add photos and your personal spooky ratings.
  • Halloween Movie Night: Create homemade movie tickets. Add snack wrappers and movie ratings
  • Pumpkin Carving: Add before-and-after pumpkin photographs.
  • Halloween Baking: Add recipe cards and pictures of spooky treats.
  • Spooky Road Trips: Include maps, postcards, and roadside attraction photos.
  • Halloween Decorations: Print photos of your decorated home and DIY projects.
  • Ghost Stories: Write down your favorite family-friendly ghost stories and local legends.
  • Halloween Party: Save an invitation for your scrapbook. Add photos of the event, decorations, games, and party food.
  • Halloween Playlist: Include song titles, album art, and music memories.
  • Halloween Bucket List: Add a decorated checklist of seasonal adventures.
  • October 31st: Include a full-page collage of Halloween night.

Enjoy the creative process. Add pages to fit your family and friends Halloween activities.

Happy Halloween!

31 Halloween Theme Journal Prompts

Halloween is almost here! Do you love the spooky season? Halloween is a wonderful time to include themed entries in your journal? If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following Halloween-themed journal prompts.

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Glowing jack-o'-lanterns line a forest path toward a moonlit village.
  1. Do you celebrate Halloween with family, friends, or enjoy the holiday alone? Describe.
  2. What does Halloween mean to you and your family?
  3. Did you decorate for Halloween? What did you do this year?
  4. Create a Halloween-themed bucket list.
  5. What is your idea of a perfect Halloween night?
  6. Did you celebrate Halloween as a child? What is your earliest memory?
  7. Did you have any Halloween traditions growing up? What did you do?
  8. Is there a Halloween tradition you do with your family and friends? Describe.
  9. Did your school allow Halloween celebrations? What is your favorite memory?
  10. What is your favorite Halloween memory to date?
  11. Are you planning to carve pumpkins this year? Where did you (or plan to) get your pumpkins? Do you go to a pumpkin patch for an entire experience? Write about carving pumpkins.
  12. Do you plan to dress up for Halloween this year? Describe your costume.
  13. What was your favorite Halloween costume as a child? Why?
  14. If cost was not an issue, what Halloween costume would you buy? Or describe your dream Halloween costume.  
  15. Do you give out candy on Halloween? Describe your past experiences? For example, do you normally get a lot of trick-or-treaters? Or what was the best Halloween costume a child was wearing?
  16. Did you go trick-or-treating as a child? Write about your experiences.
  17. What is your favorite Halloween candy or treat? As a child? As an adult? Do you indulge this time of year?
  18. Do you have a favorite Halloween movie or cartoon that you must watch every year? What is it? Why does that one appeal to you over others?
  19. Do you have a favorite Halloween-themed song or quote? Why do you like this one?
  20. Do you go to Halloween themed events like haunted hayrides, corn mazes, or scare attractions ? Describe your experiences.
  21. If you could create your own Halloween experience, what would you do? Describe.
  22. If you could experience a real haunted house, would you go in? Why or why not?
  23. Do you believe in ghosts or spirits? Explain.
  24. Write a Halloween-themed poem.
  25. If you enter a Halloween themed book, movie, or cartoon, where would you go? Why?
  26. In the past, did you ever get scared on Halloween? Write about your experience.
  27. Was there a particular Halloween or spooky movie that frightened you as a child (or adult)? Describe.
  28. Do you watch horror movies around Halloween? What one is your favorite?
  29. Do you host a Halloween party? Write about plans. Do you plan to serve Halloween-themed snacks, give out goodies, etc.
  30. Write about past Halloween parties? As the host, what was the best experience?
  31. How did Halloween 2026 go? Write about your favorite part.

Happy Halloween!

Tips for Creating a Boo Basket

Are you looking for something fun to do for your family and friends for Halloween? Create Boo Baskets. They are a Halloween themed gift basket filled with treats, cozy items, and fun surprises. You can make one for your kids, teens, friends, neighbors, or even the whole family.

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How to Create a Boo Basket

  • Pick Your Container: Purchase a plastic pumpkin bucket, Halloween pail, basket, or a gift bag. Or pick out reusable items like a popcorn bowl or small tote bag. If you want to save on cost, decorate a cardboard box.
  • Sweets: Add a few candies, Halloween cookies, popcorn, hot cocoa packets, caramel apples, or homemade treats.
  • Cozy Items: Include something cozy like Halloween socks, fuzzy slippers, a small blanket, pajamas, or gloves. Adding cozy items makes the basket feel more special without requiring a lot of items.
  • Halloween Fun: Add age-appropriate items like glow sticks, stickers, temporary tattoos, coloring books, craft supplies, Halloween book, playing cards, or a puzzle. You can also add supplies for decorating a pumpkin.
  • Halloween Night Item: Add an item to use on Halloween night. For example, a mini flashlight, trick-or-treat bag, glow bracelet, reusable water bottle, or small activity for after trick-or-treating are perfect for the basket.
  • Personal Touch: Add orange and black tissue paper for a festive more filled-in look. Add ribbon, homemade paper bats, pumpkins, or ghosts. Include a handwritten note like “You’ve Been Boo’d.”

Tips for a Family Boo Basket

 Do you want to create a larger family basket? You can add something for each family member or create one large basket. Here are some ideas for a larger family-themed basket.

  • Popcorn: Add microwave popcorn or a bag of popcorn. Include a popcorn bucket and toppings.
  • Sweets: Add a bag of candy, homemade cookies, popcorn balls, or other treats.
  • Movie: Include a  movie to encourage a family night. For example, add “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”
  • Pumpkins: Include a pumpkin with your basket. Then, add a pumpkin carving kit and other supplies.
  • Halloween Night: Include pumpkin pails, glow sticks, or mini flashlights.

Enjoy the creative process of putting a Boo Basket together for friends and family.

Happy Halloween!