We celebrate Thanksgiving with my husband’s family tomorrow but we celebrate it again with my family on Saturday. For our gathering Saturday, my cousin came up with a great idea…a table decorating contest. We made a last-minute Thankful Tree this afternoon using everything we had at home (except for the kisses, I ran to Duane Reade for) to use as our centerpiece with other cute fall decorations (check out my Instagram for our finished table Saturday afternoon). It’s easy to make, you can make it Thanksgiving morning:
- paper towel roll
- one sheet brown construction paper, cut into stips
- red, orange and yellow construction paper (cut out leaves)
- crayons, marker, or pen
- tape
- glue
- vase
- bag of Hershey kisses (we used caramel for the fall colors)
- stapler
- Print out this little note:
Our Thankful Tree: There is so much to be thankful for. We’ve left a few branches for you to add more. When you’re done writing, just staple them on. And don’t forget to grab a kiss, Because we are so thankful to be here with you! Happy Thanksgiving! XO
Cut the bottom of the paper towel roll so that it looks as pictured below.
Next, on the opposite of the roll, slice cuts around the top. Cut the brown construction paper into strips. Fold in half, glue together partially then stick into slits. 
Use a vase, place paper towel roll in center (taping flaps down is optional) then fill with Hershey Kisses!
Let your child fill out as many leaves as they want and talk to them about what it means to be thankful. Staple some leaves on but leave some branches for guests at Thanksgiving lunch/ dinner can add their own thankful thoughts.Display on table with the print out note (signed by your child), extra leaves, a permanent marker, a little note, and a stapler. 
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for all of your support and for following!
Tastefully Childish 