A Few of My Favorite Things: Thanksgiving Reads

A Few of our Favorite Thanksgiving Reads!

Over the River and Through the Woods
Illustrated by Lynn Cravath
This was a favorite as we broke in to the classic tune!


Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks
by: Margaret Sutherland
We loved this book because it is about being thankful for everyday things.  Our favorite page in the book said "I am thankful for lollipops that turn my tongue purple...or green or orange or red or blue."


The First Thanksgiving (board book)
By: Dana Stewart
This is a super cute and simple book.  Our favorite part is at the end of the book when the indians and pilgrims sat around the table. "Then everyone joined hands and said, "Thank you God!" What a happy first Thanksgiving day!"


This First Thanksgiving Day - A counting Story
By: Laura Krauss Melmed
Illustrated by Mark Buehner
This book show the Indian and Pilgrim children doing their outdoor chores as it leads up the the big Thanksgiving feast.  The children work together and  have such a fun time doing their chores. It is illustrated beautifully.



I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie
By: Alison Jackson
The girls loved the repetition and "reading" along with Mommy!  The story itself was a bit disappointing.  We know and love I know an old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly and that story made sense.  This one on the other hand, didn't seem to have a good order.  from last to first she swallowed bread, 10 layer wedding cake, a pot, turkey, salad, squash, roll, cider, and pie.

Recipe of the Week - Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad Recipe - A Family Favorite

Here is a recipe that is a definite winner with the whole family!  I cannot believe how much and how fast the kids scarf this down!  I got this recipe from the book Reshaping It All by Candace Cameron Bure.  (She was on Full House).  This book is fabulous and talks not only about healthy eating as a lifestyle but incorporates the whole family and intertwines everything with scripture.  It is great! Check out the Blog here! Their Blog gives encouragement, support, details, and creative ideas.  Candace also shares pictures and videos on how she applies her writing in her own family on a daily basis.

This salad is SO easy to make and it's incredibly healthy and delicious! There's no right way to do it- just get chopping. If you're making it for yourself, chop about 1/2 cup of each thing. If you're making it for a group- go up to 2 or 3 cups of each ingredient!

Here's what I used: Ingredients
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Spinach leaves
Yellow Bell Pepper
Tomato
Corn (raw from the cob)
Avocado
Egg Whites Only (Hard boiled)
Ham (deli sliced)
Turkey (deli sliced)
Salami (deli sliced)

Chop everything into bite sized pieces and mix! Add pepper to taste. I drizzled a teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil after it was plated. I suggest doing so, in case you have leftovers. This way it won't get soggy in the fridge.

Here's the Key: The Avocado adds it's own oil- keeping everything together and flavorful. You really don't need any dressing because of it.

I only added pepper to taste because the ham and salami have enough salt on their own. Remember, salt in excess isn't good for you.

If you're a vegetarian, skip the meats!

Hard boiled egg whites are pure protein!! If you're needing more protein in your diet, this is a great way to get it.

Aside from the meats and eggs, everything should be chopped raw. No cooking required! How easy is that?

Hope you enjoy this incredibly easy and uber tasty salad! It's lunch OR dinner!