Kids' Thanksgiving Table
Our grands will be here for Thanksgiving, so I've been working on a tablescape for them. I'm using the kitchen table to practice a place setting, since we won't set up the little table till Turkey Day.
I'm using brown craft paper for placemats and crayons for coloring...and I found these cute melamine "Give Thanks" plates at World Market.
Little log cabins, with removable lids, will be used to hold...
...snack mix. I lined them with brown paper to hold the snack mix, and added a bit of fiberfill for the smoke.
The snack mix is made with pretzels, gold fish crackers, fruit chewies and a few M&M peanuts...left over from Halloween. :)
Hey, this is just a practice tablescape...I'll get fresh candies later.
The little evergreen trees and cabins, hopefully, are reminders of the setting for the first Thanksgiving.
I also filled a small turkey tureen...
...with additional snack mix. I added some round multi-grain cereal and a few snack crackers to this one.
One tablescape down, and one to go.
Now, I just have to decide what to do for the adults, so, as always, I'll be visiting y'all for some great inspiration!
I only have a few days to pull it all together. Once the grands are here, I'll be in flat out "GrandBabs mode".
Hugs,
Babs
Please visit these parties for loads of great ideas:
The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays
The Dedicated House ~ Make It Pretty Monday
Cuisine Kathleen ~ Let's Dish
Savvy Southern Style ~ Wow Us Wednesday
Between Naps On The Porch ~ Tablescape Thursday
OMG, even I'd love to sit at that gorgeous table with those cute plates and details. You just gave me a great idea for my g'girls who will sit in the breakfast round table. Sweet lady, you got it under control! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday.
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Hi Babs, Can you see how fast I am stealing this idea of yours? How adorable for the grands! They will love it. The crayons, the place mats for marking on and the log cabin full of snacks. Such cute plates and napkins. Great tureen and goodies for snacking. I love this for the grow-ups! Enjoy your evening.........
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The French Hutch
GrandBabs! Cute table. Love the idea of the little log cabins and the crayons to color on the placemats. The "Give Thanks" plates are perfect. Look how the stack of crayons picks up the border on these darling plates. Aren't you the cleverest! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea! Hope you don't mind me using it also for my 3 grands that are 10 and under. I think I'll tell them to write on the paper what they are thankful for and then draw it and color it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting this,love it!
So cute! Love all of the hidden snack mix. Very fun.
ReplyDeleteGreat to have Seasonal Sundays back up, running, and having you be part of it!
- The Tablescaper
So cute Babs!! Their going to love it!!
ReplyDeleteSo so cute, your Grands are going to love this. Such a fun idea to use the kraft paper & crayons to keep them busy and I know they will flip when they find the hidden treasure! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteJenna
So cute, and looks delicious!!! You kiddoes will be in love! :D
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Absolutely adorable! They'll have a blast coloring on the tablecloth! Have fun:@)
ReplyDeleteGrandBabs~ Your table is adorable! I'd love crayons and cabin filled with snack mix at my place setting :) Those melamine turkey plates are so colorful and full!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I bet you can't wait to see the grandkids. Crayons and snacks, you've got them fixed up.
ReplyDeleteThat is one adorable table! I love the little brown cabin, I think I have one very similar. I was thinking of using it for a Christmas vignette, a little woodsy feel to it. Such a great idea to use the craft paper for the kids to entertain themselves! And what a surprise to store some goodies in the turkey and cabin! I want to sit there!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet memories you are making for your grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteGrandBabs. I love it!!! I used to love to sit at the kids table at my Me-Me's. Great memories. xo
ReplyDeleteJust adorable! I love how you added crayons and the little cabin and trees to the mix. So clever.
ReplyDeleteGood Evening GrandBabs....brown paper to draw on, colourful plates to eat from, log cabins filled with a multitude of goodies and a turkey filled with even more tasty snacks. What more could a little one ask for. You are going to have some very happy Grandchildren at Thanksgiving. Have a lovely Sunday, Best Wishes Daphne
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet, Babs! It should be in a magazine with all of it's great, doable ideas. The kiddies are going to love it! I can't wait to see what you do with the adult table!!
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Jane
Way to go Grandma! Super cute children's table setting. The snack mix looks good too!
ReplyDeleteHi, Babs! I think it's wonderful that you are putting a lot of effort into the little kids' table! It really does take forethought to create something special for them that will keep them occupied, be age-specific, be safe, and cater to their young needs and fancies. The plates are really cute, and I love the idea of the little log cabins and trees!!! Good luck as you move forward on the adult table!
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ReplyDeleteOh!!! To be a child, again!
We never had a "Kid's Table" when I was growing up. You had to dress in your scratching petticoat, ruffled anklets, patten buckle shoes, dressy dress, hair combed...and sit STILL, no elbows on the table, say Please and Thank You and ask for the food to be passed.
I think your grands are going to love this table!!!
Fondly,
Pat
That is such a cute tablescape! The grands will love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute Thanksgiving table for the little ones!...Christine
ReplyDeleteOh how cute! Our grands will be here as well, the girls would like their "own" table for two :), thanks for stopping by and leaving a sweet note...so kind of you!
ReplyDeleteBabs you are a totally cool grandma! Very cute place setting. My favorite things are the plates. So nice that you are having a house full too!
ReplyDeleteHi Babs! Oh, this is just a darling little kiddie table! Love the cute little dishes and accessories you've used. Filling up with the snacks is such a great idea. I know the little ones will love it.
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Shelia ;)
The grand are so lucky to have such a super tablescape. Make some room for one more please Babs, I want in on the Thanksgiving action too.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!! I'm taking notes and going to World Market. I think those plates are cuter than the ones at Target. Love the paper bag crayon idea!!! I'm pinning this one:)
ReplyDeleteSo cute Babs! What a smart and kind Grandmother you are! The kids will love it and it will give them something to do so hopefully you and their mother can eat!! Have a great Thanksgiving Babs, Liz
ReplyDeleteOmg,, why have i not thought of the craft paper and crayolas??? You rock. The kids will love this.. Especially when they figure out where the snack mix is. I love this idea.. thank you for inspiring me. xo marlis
ReplyDeleteSO adorable, Babs! My grandchildren would be thrilled with this table -- so many cute ideas! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute setting...hope the grands don't spoil their appetite for the main meal by finding all those goodies hidden in the cabin and turkey!
ReplyDeleteLove it, as the Nana to 5, I rate it an A!
ReplyDeleteLove the little smoke puff in the chimney, so cute!
I hope you have a wonderful Tgiving and thanks for linking to Let's Dish!
And that would be a 5 out of 5!
ReplyDeleteI would so sit at the kids table!! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Can't wait to see what you bring to the party tomorrow. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteThis is darling- I just found you through another blog. I have grandkids and I am smitten. Thanks for the idea. I am your newest follower-xo Diana
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