Extending Your Thanksgiving Decor to Include Some Childish Fun

As we welcome these early days of November, our thoughts turn to the beginnings of the 2010 holiday season. With Thanksgiving only a few short weeks away, many of us are considering our plans: guests, menu, table decor, etc. Over the next couple of weeks we will look at these Thanksgiving plans from all angles in hopes of getting you prepared for your holiday feast and celebration.

While searching for ideas for this first Thanksgiving post, I came across a blog, Sheek Shindigs that focused on the younger generations and their Thanksgiving contributions. While this day is about togetherness with family and friends, we sometimes forget the little ones and their role in the holiday. I don't know about you, but as a child, I never like being sent to the "kids table" on these holidays and always wanted to be a part of the action and adult-centered universe. Sarah Younger, Owner and Designer of Sheek Shindigs, offers ideas for getting the little ones more involved. Her design inspirations, pulled from great resources like Better Homes and Gardens and Parents Magazine, not only incorporate children in crafting, they also help create a child-centered universe that is the equivalent of the adult one. Creating a "kids table" that reflects the holiday with age appropriate materials and decor gives your little ones a great feeling of importance and inclusion, while adding that element of childish fun.

Check out Sarah's Thanksgiving inspirations on her Blog, Sheek Shindigs.

Kate Sepe joins Let's Party Magazine.com as the Event Trends Blogger with a background in nonprofit event planning and management. Kate is currently a Special Events Manager with the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona. Kate is a board member with the International Special Events Society (ISES) of Arizona. She expresses a true love and passion for the event industry and is thankful for the opportunity to share unique ideas and popular trends with readers.