7 Ways to Enjoy Thanksgiving as a Family

Take a look below at seven ways to enjoy Thanksgiving as a family and, in turn, enjoy more quality and bonding time.

It is easier than you may think!

7 Ways to Enjoy Thanksgiving as a Family

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, you may find yourself caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season.

Here are some ways you can enjoy Thanksgiving as a family.

Here are ways you can enjoy Thanksgiving as a family.

1. Plan your feast together. Why not bring the entire family in on your feast planning? Have each family member choose a dish for the menu. They can even be in charge of it, making a list of the supplies needed and cooking the dish when Thanksgiving day arrives.

2. Create a centerpiece together. Gather your craft supplies and natural items such as leaves, pine cones, and branches to create a harvest theme centerpiece. Let the family-created centerpiece be the main attraction on your Thanksgiving day table.

3. Write thankful lists together. Give each family member a pen and some paper. Take a few minutes to write what you are grateful for, and then share your list.

4. Volunteer to help the needy together. Choose a shelter or soup kitchen where you can volunteer together as a family. Serve a meal, help in the kitchen, or even drop off centerpieces or a donation for the Thanksgiving Day meal. They are sure to appreciate it!

5. Bake for your neighbors together. Spend an afternoon baking bread or cookies you can gift to your neighbors. They will love the gesture, and you will love the time you all spent together.

6. Read Thanksgiving-themed books together. Head to the library and check out some Thanksgiving-themed books together. They have many children’s books reflecting the holiday to choose from! Read the books aloud or enjoy some quiet reading. Share your books when done. Here’s a great one to check out. (it’s a story plus funny Thanksgiving jokes!)

7. Get one last harvest walk together. {this may depend on your weather} Take this chance before the weather turns to get out and enjoy the changing leaves. Take a nature walk together and collect a few colorful leaves. We don’t plan on doing any walks since winter has shown up in full force (Michigan weather is fickle). But we plan to see a few movies together, visit family, and enjoy spending time with each other.

See how simple it can be to enjoy Thanksgiving as a family?

Give these seven ways to enjoy Thanksgiving as a family a try and see what a difference they make in your holiday!

And if you’re looking for more ways to bond with your kids, be sure to check out this list.