It’s the Monday before Thanksgiving, and most people are just starting to plan their holiday feasts. But for the last month, my mom’s been diligently polishing her silver, scouring the web for new recipes, and setting the table. Now she’s ready to welcome family from far and wide this Thanksgiving. I don’t know how she does it. (And somehow she’s managed to get most of the Christmas shopping done, too!)
Because Mom insists on preparing the bulk of the feast herself, the rest of us have to be creative and come up with ways to help out. Even if the founder of your feast seems to have all the bases covered, she’ll never turn down a tray of appetizers, a bottle of wine, or a bouquet of flowers from a loved one.
These gifts all express your gratitude, without interfering with the meal your hostess has carefully planned.
I’m planning on sending Teleflora’s Bountiful Beauty cornucopia this year. I’ve always loved the cornucopia as a centerpiece, and this one will match perfectly with Mom’s maroon table linens.
Some other Thanksgiving centerpieces do double duty, with fresh flowers and candles combined in one bouquet. Teleflora’s Harvest Bowl centerpiece will look great on the table this year, and mom will love using it as a serving dish for many Thanksgivings to come. Since Thanksgiving is the typical kick-off to the holiday season, try a hostess gift that will easily transition into winter. Teleflora’s Pine for Me bouquet, with its pinecone and evergreen motif, will look great as part of her Christmas décor.
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for our bounty, but also the perfect time to help those in need. Consider giving a donation to your host’s favorite charity or contributing to a local food drive this holiday season. These are great ways to take the generosity of your Thanksgiving hosts and “pay it forward.” Fire stations and religious organizations are perfect places to look for charity opportunities. Select bouquets from Teleflora’s 2010 Thanksgiving collection benefit Share Our Strength, an organization working to end childhood hunger in the United States. There are so many ways to warm the hearts of those less fortunate.
How will you say thanks and spread gratitude this year? Let us know in the comments!
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