Tie One On Day

If you're in the middle of a hectic day of Thanksgiving PREP -- take a deep breath. Today is the National "Tie One On Day", EllynAnne Geisel, who came up with the wonderful idea, told me there is no right or wrong way to do it.

TIE ONE ON DAY™ Give from the heart on Wednesday – then give thanks on Thursday
This Thanksgiving Eve, Tie One On (an apron of course!) and bring joy to the life of someone in need.

This year, every random act of kindness is being dedicated to the memory of Nancy Zieman....

Participation is easy and uplifting!

• Simply wrap a loaf of bread or baked good in an apron
• Tuck an encouraging note or prayer into the pocket
• Present your offering to a neighbor, friend or person in your community who could benefit from your gesture of kindness
• Tie One On – and put the “give” back into Thanksgiving

Tie One On Day™ is a win-win, for the participant and the receiver. And by embracing TOODay, you will make someone else’s day brighter.

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It's easy to get caught up in wanting everything to be perfect. Your goal is to have the most beautiful table, moist turkey, perfect gravy, delicious pies...it's always more work than it should be. But none of that matters at the end of the day... It's about the people, people...

Appreciate your people. For who they are. For what they bring. Say some encouraging words...You never know if or when you might be saying the words they remember 40 years from now...Let them know you are proud. If not proud -- at least hopeful.

Kiss all the kids on the head. Tell them they are kind and smart and important... While every single thing you do today may not be appreciated -- Thanksgiving is one of those days that often remembers better than it lives...