November 3, 2014 - Amy's Wandering

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We are kicking off this series with ways to share the Season of Joy. One of the simplest things to share is a smile! People get stressed out and over-extended during the holidays. A big smile tends to catch them off guard, and they usually return the sentiment.

Adorable graphics courtesy of pumpkins and posies.

I have a fun, easy way for you and your kids to share a little Thanksgiving Joy in three simple steps:

Print out some Give Thanks cards
Tape a quarter onto the corner of each
Leave on top of a candy or toy vending machine

If you have time, stick around for a little while and (secretly) watch each child’s face light up as they discover the surprise.

A few more ideas for the Give Thanks cards:

Leave them near the vending machine at work – you might want to add more than 1 quarter
Tuck one inside a library book before returning (make sure it’s not against your library’s rules)
Write a note and slip it into a family member’s lunch
Tape on candy instead and hand out
Pass them out at a nursing home, along with a big hug
Give them to the kids in your Sunday School Class

->–>> DOWNLOAD YOUR GIVE THANKS CARDS <<–<-

These Festive Family Bloggers are Sharing the Joy of the Season:

Five Ways to Simplify the Holiday Season @ Bare Feet on the Dashboard

Charitable Act: Shoeboxes Filled with Presents @ La Cité des Vents

Joyful Christmas Crafts for Kids @ Handmade Kids Art

Give a Little Bit @ Gypsy Road School

Joy Comes from the Inside… But Not of a Package @ A Mother Far from Home

Welcome to the Festive Family Holiday Giveaway @ Peace but Not Quiet

Sharing Joy & a Giveaway @ P is for Preschooler

Share Some Joy this Holiday Season @ Are We There Yet?

Thankful Turkey Wreath Tradition @ Mom Inspired Life

Christmas Sensory Play Ideas for Kids @ Still Playing School