Food for Thought: Pay It Forward - Holiday Food Pantry Donations

I love nothing more this time of year then really focusing on all the ways we can give back and pay it forward.

 

Many schools, churches, and towns hold food drives to support local food banks and pantries around the holidays. It's something Little Miss and I have always enjoyed giving to over the years, even in times we didn't have much to spare.

 

In the last couple years, we have also made it our goal to really focus on allergy free families in need. Think about it: A family in need. Their kids have food allergies - dairy, soy, eggs, or more. What options are available to them? Does that child go without? Or do they eat what's available and suffer because of it, perhaps more?

 

 

What are you {thankful} for?

What are you {thankful} for?

 

When I first started to think of this question, all the funny things came to mind. For Little Miss it would probably be bacon, beef jerky, barbies, "girl legos", and junior mints. lol

 

What about me? Well, at first, I chuckle thinking of Starbucks, sleep, my iPhone, and Shamrock Shakes. You know the necessities. ;)

 

As I started thinking of how to translate those things I am {thankful} for into a lunch, my mind kept coming back to one in particular I made for Little Miss last year. It pretty much sums up the real thankfulness in my heart.



 

 

Craft Complete: Thankful Pumpkins

I was completely inspired to do this project this afternoon with Little Miss by One Artsy Mama - She posted a picture of a pumpkin her family had done on her facebook page and I thought it was such a great idea!

We happened to have two little pumpkins still in great condition from Halloween that were untouched. So after lunch, Little Miss and I set out together to make our "Thankful Pumpkins".

Lunch Made Easy: Thankful 4 U

I surprised Little Miss when she got home from her half day of school today with a special lunch. :)