Can you believe November is already here? I feel like it crept up on us and before we know it we will be ringing in the New Year. Right now, though, it’s time for turkey fun. We’re not talking about the big Thanksgiving dinner, although that is definitely a fun turkey, too. Today, though, we’re focusing on adorable and easy turkey crafts and treats. These are great projects to get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit if the month crept up on you too. They’re also fun activities for kids to work on over break this month. After you check them out, stick around for this week’s Merry Monday link party!

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Turkey Treat Bags (Simply Designing)

This adorable turkey treat is a fun craft to get the kids in on this month. The little paper handprints are great for letting kids practice their cutting skills over break.

Mason Jar Turkey Craft (Premeditated Leftovers)

Anyone else absolutely love Mason jar crafts? This one is sure to get you in the Thanksgiving spirit.

Thanksgiving Gobbler Bags (Makeovers & Motherhood)

You’ve heard of “Booing” your neighbors but now you can surprise your neighbors for Thanksgiving too. These Gobbler Bags are the perfect way to do that!

Turkey Pom Pom Thanksgiving Craft (Growing Up Gable)

How adorable are these little pompom turkeys? They are an easy and festive craft for the season.

Candy Corn Turkey Thanksgiving Cupcakes (Crafting Chicks)

Surprise the family this year with these adorable treats at the big dinner.

Thanksgiving Oreo Cookie Turkey Pops (The Jenny Evolution)

These turkey pops are another adorable treat idea for Thanksgiving. They are so easy to make that the whole family can help put them together.

Adorable Candy Pretzel Turkey Bites (Suburban Simplicity)

If you’re looking for a treat that’s more pop-able then these pretzel bites are perfect. They’re always a great crowd-pleaser.

Plaid Thanksgiving Pallet Wall Art (DIY Adulation)

Last, I had to share an easy turkey décor idea from yours truly. It is easy to make and a festive piece of décor for your home this Thanksgiving.

I am seriously in love with tha Those are the best kind of treats. Now it’s time to get onto the party. Link up your awesome ideas and posts at the Merry Monday link party below! I can’t wait to see you down there!t turkey service project! What a great way to practice giving for Thanksgiving. Which of these easy turkey crafts and treats is your favorite? Any of the treats would be great for the big Thanksgiving dinner this year. They are all super fun and festive.

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It’s time again for another Movie Monday Challenge and this month we are celebrating fall movies. In this house, fall means football season. That meant I had to pick a football movie, of course. This month I chose The Blind Side because it is an absolutely amazing, true story. Even if you’re not a football fan, I highly recommend this movie if you have not yet seen it. It truly gives you hope for the good in the world. It also inspired this free printable football bingo kit. It is a great way to keep younger kids entertained at the games when they may not share your game enthusiasm yet. Grab your printables below!

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The Blind Side

In case you don’t know about the movie, here is a little bit about it. A well-to-do family helps out a teenager one night. That teenager then ends up becoming a part of their family and they quite literally save his life. He eventually goes on to become an NFL player all because this amazing family gave him a chance. How can you not believe in the power of family and football after that? Again, if you haven’t seen it, you need to.

Free Printable Football Bingo Kit

Okay, as promised, here is the link to grab your free printable football bingo kit. Inside you will find 3 different bingo sheets like the one pictured above. There is also a 4^th sheet of football markers you can cut out to mark objects as they are found. This allows you to re-use the cards over and over. If you don’t mind printing out new ones for each game, you can print only the bingo sheets and let kids use crayons or markers on them, instead.

Step 1

Print out your free printable football bingo kit.

Step 2

Cut out your football markers from the fourth sheet.

Step 3

Place the markers in a re-sealable bag to keep them from getting lost.

Step 4

Place your bingo sheets and bag of football markers in a pocket folder to carry with your family to games.

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You can also make the sheets more durable without using the football markers. Laminate your sheets as soon as printing and use dry erase markers on them instead. This will make them more durable but can result in messy kiddos if they are as young as ours.

This free printable football bingo kit can be used for more than in person games, too. Whip them out when you’re watching your favorite team at home or for an easy super bowl activity for kids too. You can also use them for an awesome family movie night featuring The Blind Side. Younger kids may not get into the movie but this kit will keep them paying attention to find the items on their bingo sheets. Who would guess one printable set could be so useful? The fun’s not over yet. Check out what my friends have created for this month’s Movie Monday Challenge below!

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On the last Monday of each month, a group of bloggers participate in a #MovieMondayChallenge, hosted by C’mon Get Crafty! We decide on a topic, genre, or specific movie to use for inspiration and everyone gets free reign to create something wonderful!

This month’s challenge was. . . . Fall Movies. Everyone was allowed to choose their own favorite Fall themed film for this challenge.

Now let’s see what everyone else was inspired to create for this month’s #MovieMondayChallenge!! If you’d like to join our Facebook group, you can request an invite here.

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Giving to others is important and something you know that you want to teach your children. Of course, children learn best from watching their parents model the behavior. What do you do when you don’t have the money to give to causes that need it? How do you donate your time when you have 3+ kids who are actively involved in school and extracurricular activities? You find ways to fit giving into your day-to-day life. You encourage cultivating selflessness in yourself and your family. These 7 free ways to practice giving will help your family be philanthropic in your daily lives.

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Donate Old Kids’ Clothes to Foster Parents

The expectations of foster parents can change on a dime. Some coworkers of a family member were suddenly put in charge of an 8 month old who had been extricated for his safety. They had only ever fostered older kids and were in desperate need of clothes. We had a ton of old baby clothes so we boxed them up and sent the clothes to them.

Make Cards to Send to Deployed Service Members

This is a great one to get the kids involved in. Let them decorate cards, draw pictures, and write letters to service members thanking them for all that they do for our country. Once you have finished your cards give them to a group that sends them to the service members. Military Missions is a great place to send your finished cards to. They send out thousands of cards in care packages all year long. See their site for tips and the mailing address.

Send “Thinking of You” Cards

Speaking of sending cards, don’t wait for a special occasion. Send out handmade greeting cards to family and friends simply to brighten their days. Everybody loves getting a surprise in the mail. It lets loved ones know that you’re thinking about them. Don’t forget to get the kids in on this one too. Let them draw pictures or write letters to add to the card before mailing.

Pass Along That Gift Card

I firmly believe that you never know what someone is going through and the smallest gesture can have a huge impact. The next time that you’re at Target and your purchase gets you one of those free gift cards, pass it along. Let the cashier know that you would like it put towards the total of the person behind you in line. Think about the wonderful surprise of getting $5 or $10 off of your total for no reason except someone’s kindness. That’s pretty great!

Make Baby Books

If you have a talent for scrapbooking, use it to surprise new parents at the hospital. Use those extra supplies that you have around and create some sweet little baby books. When creating, be sure to leave areas for the parents to add photos of their baby’s milestones. If you need some inspiration you can check out this DIY Baby Book Gift.

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Infant Rocker

Speaking of babies, did you know that you can volunteer to rock babies in the hospital nursery? While this one will take more of your time, it won’t cost you a dime. Talk about one of the best ways to give back in the world. Check with a local hospital to find out about their volunteer policy and availability.

Free Child Care

One of the hardest things for busy parents to do is find time to have a date night alone. Offer the gift of free child care to friends and family. You can help mom and dad get some much needed time to refresh together. Grab free printable gift certificates to give at the links below. One has a pre-determined 3 hour time specified and the other does not have any time-frame specified.

Now you have 7 free ways to practice giving in your busy life. Which one will you try first? Don’t forget to get your kids involved in addition to modeling a spirit of giving for them. Many of these ideas can be done as a family, such as the cards and the baby books. Why not make your next family night a service project? It’s as easy as grabbing some cards, stickers, and markers and gathering around the table to create together. In what other ways does your family choose to practice giving? Let me know in the comments!