The Thankful Tree Tradition and "how to"

We made this a family affair, everyone got involved and I believe the children's hearts especially are bit more bubbly as they are "on purpose" thankful for something every day and see their own thankful thoughts hanging there on the tree.  And we will continue to do this until Thanksgiving day. Our guests also enjoy partaking as they pop in and out as well :) 

All the woods in the world could not provide enough twigs for me to hang all I am thankful for but this is just a stimulus for all of us to actually take time, slow down and put some specific thought into our blessings and God's goodness for 60 days. The outcome? A happier, content heart as we go into "gimme" season :) I mean Christmas. 

Now, If I sound like Captain Obvious in this "how to" down below, I'm sorry but I feel  like some people like things spelled out for them and also there is a less time-consuming way to cut these 50 + tags which I share. 

Materials used:

Free printable 

Twine strips separated into three cords

3x5 cards

Glue that dries clear

Hole punch

Twigs from yard 

Vase of choice

Container to store them in.

Directions 

1.

Just google thankful tree printable and there's a vast supply to choose from.

I like these.  

  

2. 

Cut the sheets down to size and glue to index cards.

3. 

Trim off excess

4.

 Whole punch first but don't cut them into singles yet though. Trust me. It's less efficient that way. ( 😕I did it that way at first and regretted it)

5. 

Cut your twine strips a little longer than  the index cards and then separate each strip from a three- fold cord to three seperate ones.

6.

Loop each one through the tags and NOW cut tags.

7.

You can store tags next to tree. I used this old peanut butter jar to store them next to the tree since we plan on taking turns each night giving thanks for something until Thanksgiving, I want to keep them clean and nice. Also guests are welcome to hang one as well when they pop in:) It's fun.

And since we're on the subject.

I'm thankful for coffee on the front porch and boot season! I don't wear them all year like some, I get too hot. But in the cooler months, I live in them.