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Thanksgiving Garland by Simply Modern Mom

Tiffany here from Simply Modern Mom and I am thrilled to be a guest on Tangled and True. I love this time of year when we reflect on the many things we are grateful for in our lives. The last couple of years, I wanted to teach my 3-year-old Kaye to express gratitude for the many blessings in her life. Thus began the tradition of our Thanksgiving countdown. A little tradition that began with construction paper chain links a few years ago. The main idea: Write down one thing we are grateful for each day in November. Each member in the family participates in writing down things they count as blessings. Then we display it somewhere visible as a daily reminder of the things we appreciate in our blessed lives.

This year, I upgraded the construction paper chain links to a leafy garland. Here is a simple tutorial for you to count your blessings in November with a garland.

Supplies:

• paper - white, scrapbook, paper bags, construction, printer, etc.
• scissor
• pencil
• pens
• raffia

1. Draw your leaf pattern. If you need inspiration, collect some fallen leaves outside then trace. You will want to make the stem about 1" long. Then cut out the pattern.

2. Trace the leaf pattern on various different types of paper. Trace 30 leaves for each day in November.

3. Crumble the paper with the tracing on it. Then smooth out and cut.

4. Give each family members a few leaves and have them write their blessings.

5. This is an optional step, but it makes the garland look fuller. Cut out smaller size leaves to put in between the large leaves. Luckily, I had a large leaf punch.

6. Gather about 6 or 9 strands of raffia then tie a knot on one end.

7. Begin braiding. Braid about 3-4" before adding leaves into your braid, sticking the stem of the leaf into your braid.

8. If you are using the small leaves for a fuller garland, insert the small ones into some of the braids between the larger leaves. Keep going until all the leaves are gone or you have reached your desired length. Make sure to do 3-4" of plain braids before ending the raffia with a knot. If you need a longer length, add more raffia into the braid.

A back and finished view of the garland.

hand stuffed turkey.

Today we spent the morning working on turkeys. They didn't turn out as cute as this one, but the girls love them. They were relatively easy and we had all the supplies on hand, just the kind of craft I like!

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petunia pickle bottom {giveaway!}

Petunia Pickle Bottom has long been the "go-to" of the designer diaper bag. The shapes, the fabrics, the ease of use.. they have it down. One of their newer designs is Cake by Petunia.

A stroke of baker's genius. A moveable feast in tweed and cut velvet. Cake by Petunia is a fusion of inspired form and intuitive function that anticipates the mobile mother's every need -- and is delicious in every detail.

This holiday season they've released the limited edition Red Velvet Cake.

It is stunningly beautiful. You won't feel like "frumpy mom" carrying this. Valued at $135.. one of YOU will be walking away with your very own red velvet clutch. No baby? think how much your sister, friend, cousin.. will love you if you wrap this one up and have it waiting for them under the tree. I know I'll have my fingers crossed.

What is your favorite Petunia Pickle Bottom design? (They've expanded into bedding, carriers, and layette!)

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*winner announced Monday (11/16)

You'll be noticing some changes around t+t this week. I'm hoping all the dust will have settled by the weekend.

chore chart.

I love this chore chart (you can download it here for free). The girls are definitely big enough to be doing chores.. and they would definitely enjoy marking off what they had accomplished.

Do you have your kids help around the house?

kirtsy takes a bow.

Did you know Kirtsy has a book coming out? 100 amazing writers, photographers, designers and more. Release date is set for November 15th, but you can order now from Bright Sky Press and have it delivered right to your door on the 15th..on top of that it will be signed by Laura herself. Very nice.. very nice indeed.

Find out more about the book here.