Who knew I would now need to create a thanksgiving survival guide for single moms. Thanksgiving used to be my favorite holiday. I loved thanksgiving not for the labor of love in the kitchen but for the opportunity to eat until my heart and stomach was full. Why did I have to grow up?
Thanksgiving Survival Guide When You Feel The Generational Shift
When I was younger, it was the day we looked forward to eating my grandmothers sweet potato pie, my aunt’s potato salad (the best), and so much more. Now as generations are getting older and there’s been a shift of responsibility, things are slowly changing. I am sensing my generation becoming more responsible for making things happens during the holidays now.
To be honest, I am not loving this passing of the torch.
I go back and forth in my head of maybe I should of paid more attention when my grandma was cooking and making food for us. Maybe I should take classes from folks I know that can throw down in the kitchen. I need to get it together though because I will one day become someones older aunt and grandmama one day.
So today, I am on a rampage.
As I begain my own research to conquer thanksgiving, I wanted to create a blog post of compiled resources I found to give youu and I strategies/ideas in a Thanksgiving Survival Guide for single moms.
Thankgiving Survival Guide For Single Moms
Each section is broken down based on specific needs but if you have a chance, check them all out.
Survive Thanksgiving With Family And Friends
- Five Tips For Hosting Thanksgiving As A Solo Mom
- Why “Friendsgiving” Is A Great Idea For Single Mom And Her Kids
- Single Moms: How To Make Thanksgiving A Fun Family Event
- 25 Friendsgiving Activities That Will Up Your Party Game
- How To Survive Thanksgiving With Family
- A Therapist Guide To Surviving Family Thanksgiving Drama
Survive Thanksgiving Planning
- Holiday Hacks For Single Moms On Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving Guide For The Divorced Parent
- Thanksgiving Clean Up + Clean Up To Do List Download
- Break Bread Without Losing Your Head! Let’s Prepare for Thanksgiving Dinner!
Survive Thanksgiving As A Guest
- The Single Person’s Guide To Surviving Thanksgiving
- 7 Tips For Surviving the First Thanksgiving with Your Significant Other’s Family
- Thanksgiving Guest Etiquette 101
- Here’s What to Bring for Thanksgiving Dinner as a Guest
Survive Thanksgiving Solo With Kids
- 9 Hacks To Help You Through A Solo Thanksgiving
- 18 New Thanksgiving Traditions To Create For You and Your Children
- 14 Thanksgiving Games For Kids And Family
- 45 Fun Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids To Keep Them Busy
- Your Thanksgiving-With-Kids Survival Guide
Survive Thanksgiving With Easy Recipes
- Tips and Recipes For A Flawless Thanksgiving Dinner
- 34 Easiest-Ever Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
- How To Make An Easy Thanksgiving Dinner For Beginners
- 13 Soul Food Recipes to Survive this Thanksgiving
- 7 tips For Surviving Thanksgiving When You Don’t Eat Meat
Survive Thanksgiving In Gratitude
***How To Live In Gratitude Daily As A Single Mom
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- 15 Promising Ways Single Parents Can Enjoy Thanksgiving
- Lessons in Single Mom Gratitude This Thanksgiving
- An Unapologetically Single Mom Thanksgiving Tradition
- The Morning Before Thanksgiving For Single Parents
- 52 Thanksgiving Wishes And Messages That Are All About Gratitude
Survive Thanksgiving With Donations
- Hope For Single Moms – Thanksgiving Baskets
- Check your local food banks
- Check your local churches and community organizations
All in all,
You should not be overwhelmed, lonely, or feel like a failure on thanksgiving. It should be a time of food, fellowship, and gratefulness. Don’t let the commercial nature or the traditions of years past impact the real reason we celebrate thanksgiving.
And despite the history of the day, I know my God works everything for good. I believe he uses this holiday to work on our hearts, help us understand why he called us to others, and to truly appreciate all the good we have in our life before the new year begins.
I hope this Thanksgiving Survival Guide will help you gain the confidence, courage, community, and connection needed to master this day with patience and love.
What resources would you add to this list?
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