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Thanksgiving Newsletter from ShowYourPizzazz.com

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In this issue:

* Children’s Thanksgiving Prayer

* Thanksgiving Tips

* USA Kids Christmas 2005

* Children’s Thought of the Month

* Featured Party Place

* Show Your Pizzazz News

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CHILDREN’S THANKSGIVING PRAYER

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Thank you God for all that grows,
Thank you for the sky's rainbows,
Thank you for the stars that shine,
Thank you for these friends of mine,
Thank you for the moon and sun,
Thank you God for all you've done!

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THANKSGIVING TIPS

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1. Find a way for the kids to burn their energy or they will be under your feet expressing their boredom.   Have a Thanksgiving Day piñata game.  Visit www.ShowYourPizzazz.com to view a large selection of holiday piñatas including a turkey that will actually gobble at you when hit!  A good way to include teens and older kids is to have them prep the piñata and organize the lines.  If the majority of kids are very young or you plan to hold the piñata party inside the house, have the piñata converted into a pull string piñata versus the traditional “swing of the bat”.  Most party supply stores (including Show Your Pizzazz) sells conversion kits that are just as much fun as the original.

2. Buy some high quality decorative paper goods for your Thanksgiving table. You will have enough dishes to wash with all the pots and pans plus with the classy options you have now with paper products, your table is more festive than ever.  Visit www.showyourpizzazz.com to see our selection.

3. Entertain the Adults that are not helping in the kitchen unless you like repeatedly answering the question “Is it ready yet?”  Bring your bedroom television into a sitting area so you can simultaneously show the Macy’s Day Parade and the Thanksgiving football pre-game shows at the same time.  Don’t forget to supply your favorite NFL decorations and platters to serve your football snacks.  Find a nice selection at www.showyourpizzazz.com By the way, here is the schedule:

       Macy’s Day Parade         9:00am – 12:00pm

       Atlanta at Detroit          12:30pm EST

       Denver at Dallas            4:15pm EST   GO COWBOYS!! 

4. Assign one of the older kids or young adults to be hostess / host for the younger kids.  Duties would include setting the table and making sure that Becky and Jenny are sitting at opposite ends if they are still upset about sharing that Barbie; organizing and soliciting judges for a Thanksgiving coloring contest; Monitoring the snack table to ensure the little bellies still have room for turkey; teaching the kids the Thanksgiving Day Prayer; etc.  You will find tons of Thanksgiving arts, crafts and prizes at www.showyourpizzazz.com
5. Lighten your load a little by figuring out what you would like people to bring ahead of time.  Most everyone is going to ask “What should I bring?”  Then you would normally say “don’t worry about it” because you hadn’t thought about it.  Well, think about it.  Plan for everyone to bring a side dish or desserts.  That gives you a larger variety and less dishes you have to make.  You could ask everyone to bring a game, wine, video, music, cider, kids drinks,  or whatever else you can think of.

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USA KIDS CHRISTMAS 2005

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We are taking a little different approach to supporting the children of our military members this year.  You may recall last year, Show Your Pizzazz asked for cash and toy donations to deliver directly to low income military children in the area.  This year we have decided to support the efforts of the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) to support these same military families.  All you need to do is visit www.ShowYourPizzazz.com , click through the Letters and Calls from Santa advertisement.  100% of the proceeds from your purchase of Santa Letters and Santa Calls will be benefiting the low income military families.  Plus the little ones in your life will receive a personalized phone call or personalized letter from Santa!

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CHILDREN’S THOUGHT OF THE MONTH

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Dear God,

Bet it’s very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world.  There are only 4 people in our family and I can never do it.

Nancy 

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FEATURED PARTY PLACE

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At Mill Creek Gardens Bed and Breakfast you will experience the "country charm" against a backdrop of nature's beauty. A quiet, secluded getaway overlooking the serenity of Mill Creek in Sheridan near Salem, Oregon. They created Mill Creek Gardens with you in mind. To make your special day memorable, let their fun and friendly staff take care of everything! Weddings and receptions are their specialty! The facility is a park-like setting equipped with a commercial size barbeque; campfire pit; tables, chairs and picnic tables; covered stage for DJ/Band; outdoor wooden floor; two horse shoe pits and a large parking area. Their premium package includes an all day event time, six hours with event coordinator Bride & Groom dressing room, complimentary snack tray, parking attendants, gift table with linens unity table with linens, guest registry table with linens, guest seating, 3 wedding signs & balloons, 1 Hour rehearsal, rehearsal dinner for 15 people, guest book & pen, unity candles, 1 Night stay at Mill Creek Gardens B&B (Bride & Groom), 1 Night before ceremony stay at Mill Creek Gardens B&B (Bride & Bridesmaids), some decorations, stage, cake, buffet or BBQ and more. For more information about Mill Creek Gardens and other party places visit http://www.showyourpizzazz.com/partyplaces.html

If you have a favorite party place, fill out the form at http://www.showyourpizzazz.com/partyplaces.html to share that info with all of our friends.  We are compiling our favorite party places and will be featuring a party place in each newsletter and on the site.

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SHOW YOUR PIZZAZZ NEWS

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We have started a new advertising campaign placing ads on restaurant menus.  Look for our ad at select Pizza Hut and Burger King restaurants and let us know what you think!   

We want to hear from you!  What do you like about the site and newsletter? What do you want to hear more about? What could you do without?  Have a favorite recipe you would like to share?  Or how about a unique party idea or party picture?

Send us an e-mail at TonyaRenay@ShowYourPizzazz.com

Tonya Sease

(858) 382-5825

TonyaRenay@ShowYourPizzazz.com

www.ShowYourPizzazz.com

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