Let's face it, Thanksgiving is a busy day for everyone. Whether we are cooking or traveling, the day can get a little hectic. So here are some fun ways to keep your kids busy and creative, while the smells of yummy turkey fill the air.

ACORN NECKLACE
Gather up the acorns, add some glitter and string them for some Thanksgiving accessorizing!
Gather up the acorns, add some glitter and string them for some Thanksgiving accessorizing!

WOVEN PLACEMATS
Purchase foam sheets at any craft store and thread strips of red, yellow, orange and green through a brown foam sheet. Your kids will enjoy adding some creativity to the Thanksgiving table!
Purchase foam sheets at any craft store and thread strips of red, yellow, orange and green through a brown foam sheet. Your kids will enjoy adding some creativity to the Thanksgiving table!

CONE TEEPEE
Make something sweet with sugar cones, icing and small candies. Your kids will have a blast decorating these teepees for Thanksgiving.
Make something sweet with sugar cones, icing and small candies. Your kids will have a blast decorating these teepees for Thanksgiving.

GRATEFUL PLACE CARDS
These place cards are really cute and also get to the heart of Thanksgiving. Using card stock and markers have each person in your family write why they are grateful for having that guest at your home. Then place each note inside the place card for them to read.
These place cards are really cute and also get to the heart of Thanksgiving. Using card stock and markers have each person in your family write why they are grateful for having that guest at your home. Then place each note inside the place card for them to read.