https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p To Learn to Deal with... the Holidays! en-us 2017-11-19 01:02:51 UTC 2025-04-25 19:51:11 UTC hello@padlet.com mlburken_mb https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208422315 Welcome to my wall! You may think this is Melannie Burken's job, but just remember that it isn't. This is actually by a girl who will keep her identity a secret! : ) I'm only using Melannie's account because I don't have my own. VERY IMPORTANT: Melannie is a family member of mine, so I'm NOT hacking! :D

Anyway, this wall is for married (or single) moms or caretakers who need a little guidance when the holidays are just around the corner! In this wall, you will find how to deal with marriage, cooking, family time, and much, MUCH more! 

See the document below to see what this wall is all about:]]> 2017-11-19 01:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208422315 mlburken_mb https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208423210 WHEW!!! It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving in a few days! Now, I know you probably have 2 million things that you have to do in three hours, but make sure you actually make time to take in what Thanksgiving is all about: being Thankful for all that  you have! One thing you can do is keep a small journal and write 5 things you are thankful for daily. Today, I went to a program at the outside of a big church. This program was called The Compassion Experience. What they do is that they go around on a big semi-truck and set up everything at a certain place. (like churches) What you do is listen to a kid from a poor country talk about their life. You walk through rooms that look almost just like their homes or regular surroundings. I listened to Carlos's story. Now, where he lives he doesn't really have a lot. Imagine having 1 half of an egg for 2 meals a day! And to think that we have a big feast every single Thanksgiving! 

So just remember to be thankful for everything you have this holiday! (Because there's no denying it- you have a lot!) 
GET INVOLVED!!!
To get involved in The Compassion Experience, and to see if it will be in your area, click the link below:

changetour.compassion.com

]]> 2017-11-19 01:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208423210 mlburken_mb https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208424659 Cooking, cooking, cooking! Bake, bake, bake! Are you busy cooking and are in A BIG RUSH!!!???? Well, here are a few tips to not be so busy, keep the family traditions going, and be able to do this! (See arrow pointing to post)  ---------------> TIPS FOR A HAPPY THANKSGIVING MEAL:
1. Cook all meals beforehand. (NOT 1 or 2 days- about a week or more! 
2. Use all the old family recipes to keep the traditions going in your family! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, "Y'ALL"!

]]> 2017-11-19 02:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208424659 mlburken_mb https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208425076 Whether you're taking your kids to a good ol' trip to grandma's house, or having all your family coming to your house, the big thing is with kids-let's face it- TABLE MANNERS!!! We know them (and hopefully THEY know them): elbows off the table, don't use your fingers, USE THEIR NAPKINS!!!.... the list goes on and on! Make sure to reinforce these publicly- important rules once again (yes, even if your child knows them by heart!) because it never hurt to be reminded! 
       Another thing that is big is: "But, Mommy, I don't like that!" "Ewww!! Do I really have to eat this?" A way to prevent this from  happening is to see or look at all the food beforehand PRIVATELY so they don't "hurt others' feelings!" 
 
  Good luck at THANKSGIVING!!!]]> 2017-11-19 02:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208425076 mlburken_mb https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208466313 Ages 3-5:
Play it simple. (Look at this post!) ---------------------------------------------------->
Ages 6-9:
Don't forget to teach kids what Thanksgiving really is all about! They may only have their attention on food, and even though that IS good, we still need to give them a good guidance and history lesson! For a great way to teach kids about it, click on the link below:

scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving  

Ages 10-13:
Nowadays, kids these ages really just don't care to be "thankful for things." They really just think of it as their mom telling them to say or write: "I'm thankful for food, family and friends, and a house." when they really don't mean it.  But they don't realize one thing: you are never thankful for things until you don't have them! This holiday, cut down on all snacks (NOT MEALS!!!) and tell them they can't go to their friends' houses. When they beg, they will realize how lucky they are to have what they have!

Ages 14-17:
You know the type: the  teen who'd rather just sit on the recliner texting. The teen who doesn't care about family at all. This is very important: TEENS NEED TO REMEMBER WHAT THSNKSGIVING IS ALL ABOUT!!!
Go to this website so teens can still feel "cool" and learn:

crosswalk.com/devotionals/thanksgiving-devotionals/archives.html


     


]]> 2017-11-19 13:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/208466313 mlburken_mb https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/209691163 WOW! It's another Thanksgiving! (If you see any typos, FYI I just woke up. : ) ) In about half of an hour, I'm going to start my Thanksgiving with my dad, goose hunting. I seriously con NOT wait!!! One of the reasons is I'll be getting to spend one-on-one time with him. How much quality time are YOU spending with your family? Think about it! 
        Something just made me realize this: we might be having a goose instead of turkey for our Thanksgiving dinner! 
           Well, I guess I'd better wrap it up now! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]> 2017-11-23 12:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/209691163 mlburken_mb https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/209694144 So really I just figured out that I can't change the background on Padlet! So... I'll be making another wall with a CHRISTMAS type wall! So I'll see you there!
BYE!!!]]> 2017-11-23 12:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mlburken_mb/po6olkfper7p/wish/209694144