Thanksgiving Traditions

So, my family has MANY more Christmas traditions

than we do Thanksgiving traditions.

I'm actually kind of sad that I can only think of four.

1. We watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Yes. I am aware it's pretty awful,

and I'm sure I'm not alone, but my husband hates parades.

However, I always remember watching it growing up, 

and to me it doesn't feel like the holidays unless it's on the TV.

Plus, who doesn't get the biggest feeling of holiday cheer

when they see Santa arrive at the end on his sleigh-

marking the official beginning to the holiday season!

So, although silly, this is one tradition I plan on passing down 

to my little man.

PLUS a little birdie on the street told me Thomas will be making 

an appearance this year,

so I'm pretty sure my little man is going to think

I'm the coolest mom ever for this great tradition. 
Well, at least for this year.

2- Thanksgiving dinner.

We do not switch it up. 

Side dish for side dish- the same every year

and I absolutely love it.

Sorry, Ryan. :)

(Ryan is way more adventurous in the food department,

my family knows what they like-

and we don't typically stray!) 

3- What we are thankful for.

When I was younger we always went around the table

and said what we were Thankful for.

My family doesn't have a ton of deep conversations,

and not that this is deep by any means-

but it's nice to hear what everyone is most thankful for

in their own lives year to year.

Something I will definitely continue with my little family.

4- My husband and I do not cheat on the Black Friday Ads.

Meaning- we do not look at any deals online, 

we wait until Thanksgiving Day to grab TWO papers

so we can be surprised at all the (no so great) deals

that are going to be offered on Black Friday.

We get so excited, hence the two papers

and I know it's silly, but I love being surprised! 

With a lot of the stores opening on Thursday now

(which I am a million percent against)

this has lost a lot of it's excitement in terms of

being motivated to wait in lines for items I really don't need.

However, it's something we've done since our first holiday together,

and I love our little tradition.

So now that my little man is going to be two,

I'd love to focus more on the Thanksgiving holiday-

and add some new traditions next year.

So this is where I need your help!

What are some your favorite Thanksgiving traditions?

I'd love for you to share!

And because I couldn't resist...

I added two new Holiday Prints to the Simply Sweet Shop! 

Comfort & Joy (8x10) Print

Holly Jolly (8x10) Print

I'll be announcing Black Friday deals for the 

Simply Sweet Shop tomorrow on my Instagram,

so make sure you are following along! 

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