Count Your Blessings this November with @turkeyontable!

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One of my very favorite holidays during the year is Thanksgiving because it is such a great reminder all month long to be grateful for what I have and what God has given me!

However, reality is always different. Remembering these blessings when my kids are sick, I haven't gotten any sleep and I am stressed beyond belief is always the hard part and takes a lot of effort!

So this November, amid the chaos of my life as a busy mom, teacher, blogger, wife and athletic trainer, I have a physical daily reminder of all my blessings with our new Turkey on the Table.

The minute I saw the idea, I LOVED IT and knew I needed that on my table EVERY November (and maybe all year long!). It is such a fun new family tradition in our house and I LOVE that it was created by two moms determined to instill gratitude in their young children.

Each day this month leading up to Thanksgiving, our family comes together at dinner time to write down what we are thankful for on the turkey's feathers and then we place the messages on the cute knit turkey until he is "fully dressed" with feathers and ready to be displayed for the big day. It has been the best part of my day lately to talk about all our blessings as a family and to see what my children love in life and count as blessings! It really has changed my daily outlook and reminded me of how blessed I am!

Plus, it comes complete with a book that helps explain the process to kids and teach them about being grateful. The kids really enjoyed the fun rhyming book and I know this is going to be a tradition we cherish and do for many, many year!

And, if fun and gratitude isn't enough, the Turkey on the Table is also generous!!! With each turkey purchased they donate 10 meals to families in need through their partnership with Feeding America. This year their goal is to reach 1 million meals donated!

SO help Turkey on the Table be generous this year to others while YOU and your family count your blessings together! This is such a great idea and I recommend it to ALL families this November!!

Buy It:

You can purchase Turkey on the Table at select Bed Bath & Beyond and Michaels locations.

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Hours of Laughter w/ the Mouthguard Challenge Game!

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Thanksgiving in my husband's house is always a time to eat and have fun playing games as family!

This year I was so excited to bring a new fun game to play - Mouthguard Challenge - and I can't even begin to tell you how fun it was! Check out more details below and check out the pictures - it's ok to laugh! We sure did!!!

Based on the Youtube sensation with over 30 million views to date, Alex Mandel brings the newest Party game right to your home - "Mouthguard Challenge". The game comes with 5 mouthguards / cheek retractors / mouthpieces, 51 specially developed tasks, and revenge cards. Anyone can play the game or just sit back and watch the fun. The tasks not only contain words or phrases, but also challenge you in a completely different way! Break out the laughs with this Crazy party game that's a Mouthful of Fun! Great addition to party games such as Pie Face, Wet Head, Poopyhead and more!

Mouthguard Challenge Family and Party Game - Includes everything you need to play this hilarious and fun game

• Contains not only speak out phrases, but also more "extreme" challenges
• Features 51 challenges, revenge cards, 5 cheek retractors / mouthguards / mouthpiece
• Created by Alex Mandel , Family Friendly Content - 2 - 5 Players / Ages: 16 and up
• The authentic "Mouthguard Challenge" game as seen on Youtube

This game had us laughing with tears running down our faces from the moment we put our mouthguards in! We hadn't even started the game and we couldn't stop laughing!

And once we started the game, the laughs only continued! I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time! I can't wait to play this game over and over (don't worry the mouthguards are dishwasher safe!!)

The cards do involve some food on several cards so you do have to be prepared if you want to do all the cards. We just skipped the ones we didn't want to do or couldn't and had hours of fun regardless! There were some challenging ones and some really funny ones! No matter which card you picked, it was hilarious just to listen to someone talk!

Buy It:

You can purchase Mouthguard Challenge from Amazon for $15.99. It is also available from Hallmark and other select specialty retailers.

* This post is brought to you by the Mouthguard Challenge. All opinions are mine.*

NEW L.M. MONTGOMERY’S ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

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MMY® AND GOLDEN GLOBE® AWARD-WINNING MARTIN SHEEN STARS IN THE NEW FILM ADAPTATION OF
“L.M. MONTGOMERY’S ANNE OF GREEN GABLES”

Looking for something family friendly to watch tonight, Thanksgiving night? 

Then I definitely recommend  “L.M. MONTGOMERY’S ANNE OF GREEN GABLES” airing on PBS Thanksgiving Night (Check Local Listings)!

PBS Distribution has also released “L.M. MONTGOMERY’S ANNE OF GREEN GABLES” on DVD so you can watch it over and over together as a family!

“L.M. MONTGOMERY’S ANNE OF GREEN GABLES” the classic Lucy Maud Montgomery story tells the tale of Anne Shirley, a precocious young girl taken from an orphanage and placed in the care of the uptight Marilla Cuthbert and her brother, Matthew. The conservative Marilla has a profound effect on the adventurous Anne and creates a journey of learning and personal engagement that has resonated with generations since L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables was first published in 1908. The book remains an iconic work of Canadian literature and has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and been translated into 20 languages.

Directed by John Kent Harrison and based on the original script by Susan Coyne, this adaptation, filmed in Canada, stars critically acclaimed, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Martin Sheen. Sheen – who has appeared in blockbuster films ranging from Apocalypse Now to The Amazing Spider Man, and played the President of the United States in the multi-Emmy Award winning series “The West Wing” – portrays Matthew Cuthbert, one half of the brother-sister couple who care for Anne Shirley.

Additional cast members of “L.M. MONTGOMERY’S ANNE OF GREEN GABLES” include 14-year old Ella Ballentine (The Captive) as Anne Shirley, Sara Botsford (“E.N.G.”) as Marilla Cuthbert, Julia Lalonde (“Catch a Christmas Star”) as Diana Barry, Kate Hennig (“Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould”) as Rachel Lynde, Stefani Kimber (Remember) as Josie Pye, Drew Haytaoglu (“Looks Just Like the Sun) as Gilbert Blythe, Kyle Gatehouse (Source Code) as Mr. Phillips and Linda Kash (Cinderella Man) as Mrs. Barry.

“L.M. MONTGOMERY’S ANNE OF GREEN GABLES” was produced by Breakthrough Entertainment in association with Corus Entertainment’s YTV and the author’s granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, who served as executive producer.

Buy It:

You can purchase “L.M. MONTGOMERY’S ANNE OF GREEN GABLES” on DVD for $14.99 on Amazon.com. 

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Cold Stone Creamery Celebrates Fall With Sugar & Spice!

*This post is brought to you by Cold Stone. All opinions are mine.*

Are you looking to change up Thanksgiving up this year and upgrade the ole' Pumpkin Pie?

This year, spice up your dessert or Thanksgiving table with a Cold Stone Creamery pumpkin ice cream pie! They heap fresh pumpkin ice cream into a graham cracker pie crust and top it with cinnamon frosting and chocolate leaves. It can be purchased from http://coldstonecakes.com and picked up at your local Cold Stone store!

Cold Stone Creamery is also serving up a delicious Twisted Salted Caramel™ Creation™ featuring salted caramel ice cream, double the pretzels and chocolate chips, and welcoming back Pumpkin Pie in the Sky™, featuring pumpkin ice cream, graham cracker pie crust, whipped topping and caramel.

Not only will salted caramel be featured in an ice cream creation, but they also launched an extension to new Frappé line with their seasonal Salted Caramel Frappé.

My husband and I got a chance to try out some of these fall treats and we LOVED Them! My husband's favorite was the Salted Caramel Frappe and I LOVED the Twisted Caramel Creation! So indulgent and perfect for fall!

HURRY OVER!

The Fall Favorites, Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie and Salted Caramel Frappé are only in stores until November 26, 2015!

*This post is brought to you by Cold Stone. All opinions are mine.*

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Just wanted to take a moment on this day of Thanksgiving to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!!

I know I have so much to be thankful on this Thanksgiving and EVERYDAY! I hope and pray you enjoy this day with your family and friends and cherish the memories, gifts, and blessings you have this day and everyday of the next year ahead!!!

(And if you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, I highly recommend the new Disney movie, FROZEN! I saw an early showing with my son and husband and it was AMAZING!! I highly recommend for the whole family!)

Send a Flora2000 Bouquet this Thanksgiving!

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Even with holiday creeping up on us—a merchandising nightmare for traditionalists—celebrating Thanksgiving can still be about the family dinner, fights over the wishbone, and entertaining in general.

Since 1621, when the first Thanksgiving was celebrated at Plymouth Colony Massachusetts, Americans have gathered with family and friends the fourth Thursday of every November. Today, whether you’re in Boston or Beijing, Flora2000 makes it possible to send—and receive—the gift of flowers to make the holiday even more festive and memorable.

While the average American will travel 214 miles to celebrate Thanksgiving, many will be unable to make it home for the holiday. But with Flora2000, which delivers to more than 190 countries, they can show their gratitude by sending a gift of Thanksgiving flowers and centerpieces. Beautiful arrangements like “Subtly Sensational” feature bi-color orange roses, which, according to the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, convey appreciation and sincerity.

In addition to its floral offerings, Narula steers customers toward sweet and sinfully delicious gifts like the mouthwatering 2-lb. Viennese Coffee Cake from a recipe that’s been handed down through the generations. Coated with cinnamon and sugar and loaded with plump, crunchy walnuts, this elegant dessert will be remembered long after the holiday.

Flora2000’s varied range of Thanksgiving arrangements and gifts, its guaranteed delivery plus the company’s warm and personal service, available 24/7, provide a seamless shopping experience, taking the stress out of the holiday madness. Questions and concerns are answered via email, live chat, or the company helpline.

I absolutely LOVE the beautiful Fall and Thanksgiving themed bouquet: Seraphic Seasons that I received from Flora2000. It is by far one of the most beautiful bouquets I have ever had grace my house! The colors are so bright and the fall leaves are such a special touch!

My beautiful bouquet from Flora2000

As Spring melts into Fall, roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and astroemeria luxuriate among hypericum, galax and oak leaves in this vivid arrangement set in a glass vase adorned with an earthy-brown ribbon.

A top view of the bouquet

The pictures just don't do justice for how beautiful bouquet is! It makes me smile and have a happy heart every time I get to look at this bouquet throughout the day and it is a beautiful reminder of the colors of the season!

For early shopping, don't forget to save money on flowers from Flora2000. They are offering 15 percent off items in the Thanksgiving Collection by using promo code: THANKS15 (Thanksgiving Collection) until Thanksgiving.

Buy It: You can purchase all Flora2000 bouquets from Flora2000.com

* Thank you to Flora2000 for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*