T -Turkeys, tablespreads, being togetherH - Happiness and homes to protect us from all weather
A - Aunts and Uncles, a reunion in Fall
N - Nieces and Nephews, family members all!
K - Kind hearted kin coming over for dinner,
S - Surely you'll have fun, but you won't get thinner!
G - Gourds and pumpkins, mouths open wide.
I - Indians and Pilgrims we remember with pride.
V - Very special times-there could even be snow
I - Imagine what it was like at Plymouth long ago.
N - Never forget how the settlers led the way,
G - Giving thanks and blessing this special day.
author unknown.
I am going to start my Thanksgiving grocery shopping this week. Here is our unchanging Thanksgiving Menu.
Turkey
Dressing
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Casserole
Corn Pudding
Macaroni and Cheese
Green Beans
Deviled Eggs
Stuffed Celery and Olive plate
Homemade pickles
Beet Pickles
Homemade Yeast Rolls
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
Applesauce Cake
Coffee
Tea
Wassail
We will also have as a snack a dip we always just called Grandma's Homemade Dip and Bugles.
Take one 8oz. block of softened cream cheese and mix with a tablespoon of very finely minced onions, about a tablespoon of mayonnaise, and a dash of worcestershire sauce. Mix well and chill at least an hour before serving so the flavors will meld. Serve these with "Bugles" if you can find them. If not, Fritos make an ok substitution.
Click over to http://kellishouse.blogspot.com and check out her Thanksgiving Blessings Post.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Even though alot of the paint is chipped on this one, it is one of my very favorites. Three elves on a couch!
I also am beginning to obsess a little with those "spaghetti" Napco Santas. I found this one at a thrift shop for .50
I took it one step further and added a clip on earring that belonged to my Grandmother and stitched it to the tip of the hankie. I really love how this turned out and am making two more for a couple of my Grandmothers nieces who have been so helpful to us as he have tried to sort though Grandma's things. Diane, thank you so much for the idea!
I also made a couple of recipe journals for my niece and sister.
These are not very good photos, but can you see the tiny little kitchen utensils of the ribbons? They were so tiny! The little girl baking image was taken from an old Christmas card.
The one above is the one I made for my sister. The best part about both of these books was that I used supplies that I had on hand. I had bought the notebooks during the back to school sales for .25 each and all the paper and embellishments I already had.
I used some fabric left over from a summer skirt and made the lounge outfit that you see in green on the pattern. I have a couple other vintage patterns that I am making some P.J.s and coat and a dress. I will post them when they are finished. I must say, its easier to make adult clothing than Barbies. I ended up sewing almost the entire outfit by hand!
OK, I know it's not alot of snow, it took me a couple seconds to decide if it was snow or frost but I could grab enough off my car to make a snowball!
Look what was inside! A dried flower, obviously very special to the young lady who owned this book. Wonder what the occasion was? Was it from her beau? I will never know.
There is also a newspaper cut out of a pair of bloomers on the same page. Hmmmm.
Apparently, a group called the General Foundation of Womens Clubs met in 1914 at the Biennial convention and passed a resolution calling for more standardization in womens dress. They desired clothing that was more modest, simple, and better designed. They were tired of the constantly changing styles. Here is their answer to that:
This is the standard dress designed to stay in style, be modest and comfortable. I would totally wear that today!
This is the housedress that could easily be made following he cutting layout shown. It would be comfortable, nice looking, and not impede your movements as you go about your daily activities.
The book also gives you a list of the clothing items you should have and how often you should buy them. Have all of you bought your corset? How about your summer petticoats? If not, get busy, the year is almost up!
I have been taking them out of the albums and sorting. My technique is to put all the photos of my Grandmother in one pile, all the photos of just my Grandfather in another, photos of me and my family in another, and so on. The problem that I have ran into is one that I believe is universal for anyone going through a loved ones pictorial memories. I have no idea who some of these people are! Nothing is labeled on the back or if they are labeled, I still don't know if they are a relation or friend or her brothers friends sisters boyfriend!
