Everyone has their own “way” of doing things, whether it’s the way you’ve done them for years, or it’s the way your mother has always done it. At Mission Bay, we believe that Thanksgiving is a great time to consider incorporating some new traditions into the holiday. The best waterfront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks has some fun new traditions that could change up the way you do Thanksgiving.
Take “personal time” before you spend the day with family.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful day that is filled with lots of family time - and we mean LOTS. While we all love family time, sometimes it can be extremely exhausting and overwhelming. This is why we suggest you take some time for yourself before all of your family arrives. By starting your day off this way, it could lead to a better day with family.
Have everyone write what they’re thankful for on a butcher paper tablecloth.
Talking about what you’re thankful for is a tradition that many families do. Why not take it up a notch and write down what you’re thankful for? Everyone can take turns and then you are able to save those memories that mean the most to you.
Let everyone make their own toast.
This is another way that people can show their emotion and give thanks. By letting everyone make their own toast, it brings everyone closer and lets people express their gratitude and feelings. So, have everyone raise their glass and toast to the year, to your family, and to your friends.
Let the kids help serve dessert.
Kids are always looking for ways to help, whether we want them to or not. Letting them help serve the dessert will keep them engaged and give them a sense of purpose. Whether they are toddlers or they’re older, you can put them in charge of serving the dessert after the meal.
Have Thanksgiving dinner at dinnertime.
A lot of families eat their Thanksgiving meal early in the afternoon and that’s totally acceptable. But why not make Thanksgiving dinner just that – a dinner? Not only does it slow down the entire day it gives you more time to cook and prep. Who wouldn’t like a few extra hours to complete the cooking? It also helps make the morning and afternoon more enjoyable.
Why not give yourself some time between dinner and dessert? No one can really eat dessert right after dinner anyways. After you finish dinner, take a long walk with your family! You will be able to enjoy the (weather permitting) cool, crisp fall weather and it will probably help your dinner settle. It may also make more room for pie – who wouldn’t want to eat more pie?
Remember loved ones who have passed.
Holidays are a great time to spend time with family, but they can be bittersweet for some. When you are missing family members or friends, celebrating that holiday can be tough. On these special holidays, take some time to remember those who have passed.
Stay connected with any family members far away.
If you live far away from your family members, why not spend Thanksgiving with them virtually? Traveling during the holidays is not only expensive, but it can also be stressful. If you’re not able to travel for the holiday, you can still eat dinner with them over Facetime or any video call service.
Happy Thanksgiving from Mission Bay
The best waterfront homes at the Lake of the Ozarks knows how special and important holidays are. Everyone at Mission Bay wants to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. If you’re looking for a new waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks, stop by and check out our year-round residential development. It truly is Lake Life at its finest.
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237 Mission Bay Blvd.
Camdenton, MO 65020
