First Friday Faves

This Friday Faves is focused on that wonderful holiday, Thanksgiving.  Unfortunately, many folks go straight from Halloween to Christmas.  

This list will give you five reasons that Thanksgiving is great!

1. Turkey Trots

Whats not to like about a Turkey Trot?  You run and then you go home and eat turkey.  

Find a race and join in.  You'll have a blast!

2. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Broadway in your living room, along with huge balloons. 

 And of course it gives a great chance to welcome Santa Claus into our homes.

3.  Miracle on 34th Street

A holiday classic and one that actually starts while watching the Thanksgiving Day parade (see above).  Dinner is finished, and unless you are watching football this is a great movie to kick off the holiday season.  And speaking of football...  

4.  Football

I'm not talking just the NFL but the chance on a random Thursday to get outside a play a little football.  Unlike that other winter holiday we don't have the distraction of presents so use that time to get outside with your family and play a little football.  Or go for a walk.  

(This is also in honor of the wonderful Friends Thanksgiving episodes.)

5. Chocolate Turkeys

Need I say more?

First Friday Faves

Each First Friday of the month we will feature five of our favorite things for that month.  This month we are a little summer fun focused.  

1. Tuffo Water-Resistant Outdoor Blanket

For the beach, the park, the backyard this blanket will protect you from the grass and shakes any dirt or crumbs off with no problem.

2. L.L. Bean Printed Lunch Box

Taking snacks, treats or lunch wherever you go, although you can find bigger lunch boxes, this one is big enough for a water bottle and some food, and small enough to fit in a larger bag.

3.  Vera Bradley Ditty Bag

If you need a good place to throw sunscreen, bug spray or aloe, than this line bag will do the trick and is  easy to throw into your beach bag.

4.  Babyganics Mineral-based Sunscreen

Speaking of sunscreen, this goes on without a lot of grease or fuss and as an added bonus it is mineral based.  

5.  Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Read this story at the beach while you're dreaming of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.  A true story makes this book even more of a page turner.