- Keep it simple.
- Make sure there is room and space for loved ones who may need it. (e.g. portable cribs, wheel chairs, walkers, oxygen tanks, etc.)
- Let people who want to cook – cook. (easy recipes)
- Don’t be opposed to catering.
- Check on any food allergies.
- Make sure the first-aid kit is up-to-date and well stocked.
- Have traditional Thanksgiving food and non-traditional dishes – it’s fun to mix things up.
- Play some games.
- Create a family BINGO to use as an icebreaker. Family members can text pictures of themselves – or you can grab a thumbnail from Facebook.
- Buy some mini Play-doh and use them as place cards. Loved ones’ names can be written on the top of the lids – or print some labels on the computer.
- Set-up a camera on a tripod so loved ones can take random pictures. If you want to be fancy – rent a photo booth.
- Set aside some time to have a Skype session with loved ones who could not join you during the Thanksgiving celebration. A “regular” phone call works, too.
- Create a festive playlist.
- Create a “list of thanks”.
- Appreciate the time you have together.
Happy Thanksgiving from our nest to yours!
This is not an endorsement for Publix.
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