What to do as a single mother for Thanksgiving?
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To make it simple, you could get two Cornish game hens!  Use some prepared stuffing, and get any other dishes at a deli that you could warm up.  Throwing the birds into the oven isn't hard, and you could still have a real dinner.  Besides, kids like having a miniature "turkey" of their own!  And you would get to smell that good aroma for awhile!\n\nMost supermarkets have such a variety of prepared foods these days.  And many have a salad bar type thing that you can buy just what you want.  \n\nIt is hard to be away from family on holidays, but call them and have a visit that way.  Just make it a special day for you and your daughter.  I'm sure being that pregnant, you would feel more comfortable being home than to eat out anyway.  Rent a couple of movies.  Watch the parade on TV. \n\nGood luck with the new baby!
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go chill with some of your friends, and the hell with the rest. if they dont feel the same, move on. when they get to looking for you, tell them you will make time for them like they made time for you. this is a special holiday for those u care most for.evn though u should all the time. ur a big girl now. so, go out and do your own thing. from me to u, HAVE A VERY BLESSED AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
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Single Parent Day\n\nOn that day all single parents would get a check\nOf course once a year but it would be a good amount.\n\ntee hee\nthanks
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Find a local mission and volunteer to help there.  You can work in the kitchens, feeding the poor, or work in their administrative departments and address labels, or put together flatware for their holiday feasts...  \n\nYou can do a lot!  Good luck, and God bless your generous heart!
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I have just started a new job, and I will probably have to work Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years...and my parents live out of state. \nWe usually have Thanksgiving dinner together, go out Christmas Eve night to look at Christmas lights, and stay up together to watch the ball drop on tv for New Years. \nI don't think that I will get to do any of those things. (You'd think that since Katrina, employers would know the value of being with family, especially because we couldn't do it last year...but apparently not.)\nOh well...there's always next year, isn't there?\n\nCome to think about it...I cooked Thanksgiving dinner last year for the first time ever, and since I will probably be doing the same this year, maybe I am following a tradition (if the second time makes it a tradition) or starting one of my own.
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And on Thanksgiving, what are you Thankful for?\n\nGo to the hospital.  Free clinics.  Alternative medication.  Sorry.  In the face of adversity you have to be resilient and resourceful.  Best of luck.
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spend them with my children.... making sure they know I love them and they will get by without me .. (my children are young adults) calling all the rest of my family (they live in another state) so that everyone got to talk to me one last time.... order pizza in, or go out and eat steak...depends on the wishes of those around me....  watch a good movie... talk alot... hug alot... and try not to cry alot....
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I'm sure almost anything you decide to bring will be enjoyed by all.  I would probably bring something not too heavy (and easy to make) like deviled eggs.  Maybe you could make/bring some sort of dip and crackers to go along with the dip.  It's nice to have a variety of food at Thanksgiving.  Enjoy your holiday!
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Flowers are always nice, especially if she doesn't know them well. (Her boyfriend should know of any to stay clear of due to allergies.) Food on Thanksgiving is always acceptable, but have boyfriend check on what might be needed. As for wine, general rule is match the wine with the main course (white meat-white, red meat-red), or bring a dessert wine. Hope this helped.
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Cook up a homemade thankisgiving meal yourself. Go to allrecipes.com or a magazine and surprise your mom. It doesn't have to be lavish.\n\nI am not being mean here, your mother had you and believe you me even if I owed my mom 100s of dollars, she spent 100s of thousands on me and my lifetime. Just limit how much you give. Happy T Day!!!
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Do a $1 grab bag....everyone brings something from the dollar store, wraps it, and puts it in a grab bag.  During the night, you get to pick one out if you brought one in. \n\nChristmas Karaoke\n\nAsk your mom to go to orientaltrading.com for CHEAP party decor and favors...I mean CHEAP!  And CUTE!
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Invite close friends over and have a small party. Have them over for dinner and make it like it is Thanksgiving, have everyone bring things over and then buy something for the party like at thanksgiving
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im a single mom w/ 13 kids
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If children will be there, you might consider taking something that would interest them, like a nice Mac and Cheese casserole, or a nice salad that has kid friendly stuff in it like ham, turkey cheese or something like that. You might take a dessert that you have had at your family gatherings that this family may not be familiar with.    Adults only, the wine is great or better yet, a nice bottle of Cognac or Bourbon.  When you are invited into someone's home, ESPECIALLY for a major holiday, pretty much anything that can be considered part of the feast is appropriate.  You probably already know this, but be sure to send a thank you note to the host and hostess letting them know how much you enjoyed being included.
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first go to a church and offer prayer and thanksgiving to God for making u what u r today and for all the blessings that has come your way.  \n\nthen u could go to an orphanage or a home for the aged and spend some quality time with them.  \nu could donate something if its within your capacity, but then most of all they would appreciate it if u could spend some quality time with them.  \nremember, they are more lonely than u are.  your company would be a mutual pleasure for all of u.  good luck and God bless.............
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A turkey\nBox of mashed potatoes\nBox of stuffing\n2 packets of gravy\ncan of corn\ncan of cranberry sauce\ncan of yams\nmini marshmellows\npumpkin pie & can of whipped cream\ninstant coffee\nhot coder packets\nI always include a cream or fruit pie also, because I do NOT like pumpkin pie & some others don't either...\nI also include the fixins for a green bean casserole & a green salad...  I try to include what "I" would like to feed my family on Thanksgiving & enough to feed a good sized family or at least enough for a couple of days leftovers.  I also throw in a foil roasting pan & box of foil & a gallon of milk.\n\nGood for you for doing this..... GOD BLESS!!!!
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Our son worked as a waiter for private parties held at the Country Club in his college town. Maybe also check with a catering company to see if they need extra help for holiday parties. There may also be someone in your area that would like to have a sitter for their child during the holidays. We had a young man that sat with our 6-8 year old sons during holidays. At that age they are really too old to want to go to daycare..but too young to be home. It was great for us..they played basketball and video games al day.