Things to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving

Looking for inspirations for Thanksgiving I am thankful for this year? Here are some things to be thankful for!

The weather is getting cold, the Christmas trees are going up in every store, and the pumpkin flavored everything is everywhere.

Yes, it's time for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving can mean a lot of things to different people - family get togethers, big piles of food, football - but for most people, it brings a feeling of thankfulness.

It can be really hard in your day to day life to stop and feel thankful. There are always stresses and so much going on - it's easier to focus on the negatives than on the positives.

There are many things to be grateful for as a mom or parent!

If you are having trouble feeling thankful this season - or just need something to say as you go around the dinner table - here are some reminder of reasons to be thankful.

Things to be Thankful for this Thanksgiving

Here are some ideas of things to put on your gratitude list!

1. Good health
2. Security or safety
3. Loving family
4. Children
5. Good friendships
6. Loving animals
7. Clean air
8. Clean water
9. Having a job
10. Having a home
11. Your parents (especially if they are present)
12. Mashed potatoes
13. Being invited to the Thanksgiving table
14. The football game
15. A day off of work
16. Happy events in the last year
17. Removing someone or something (such as a bad job) toxic from your life
18. Rolls
19. Crunching in fall leaves
20. Pumpkin spice anything (if you're a fan)
21. Pie
22. Baby giggles
23. Books
24. Time to relax
25. Leftovers
26. Facetime - especially if you can't all get together this year!
27. Nurses, doctors, and other medical staff
28. Vaccines and medical researchers
29. Your favorite TV show
30. Kindness of strangers
31. Coffee
32. Travel or a recent trip
33. Being single
34. Wine
35. Fun family traditions
36. Dishwashers
37. Laughter
38. Being alive and free

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to practice gratitude! Try to take these feelings of thankfulness into the entire holiday season and all year long!