11/26/09

Start a new tradition with your Thanksgiving turkey and save the wishbone. Clean the wishbone thoroughly and let it dry. Paint the wishbone using a metallic paint, such as silver. After the paint has dried, attach a small gift tag to it with the date and location of the Thanksgiving feast. Place your "silverplated" wishbones in a pretty dish as a memento of your yearly get-togethers.

11/25/09

If you need to bring a gift to a party, think edible and perishable. Gift-giving is complex: People will either truly love the present or stash it away to never use it again. With a gift of food, the recipients can either enjoy it at their leisure or share it at the party. Wine, cookies, a bag of organic coffee or a bouquet of wildflowers are some good ideas.

11/24/09

In the mad rush to prepare for Thanksgiving, remember to have a vegetarian backup plan for the animal-friendly guest. Since nothing can be more awkward than a veggie guest with nothing to eat at the dining room table, be sure to pick up vegan (no meat, dairy or eggs) frozen treats from your health food store. Since there are all types of vegetarians, choosing something vegan will cover all your bases. Some delectable choices: vegan pot pie, Tofurky brand soy "turkey" and soy macaroni and cheese.