Black Friday, Brown Thursday what's next White Wednesday?

This year for the first time that I can remember, there have been retail stores open on Thanksgiving day and giving "DoorBuster Deals"  I for one did not participant in any Black Friday or Brown Thursday.  Have we really forgot why we have thanksgiving in the first place?!

The Pilgrims and the Native Americans came together to celebrate the harvest together and be THANKFUL for what they have meaning the pilgrims made it to the new world, and made friends with the Native Americans.  

This does not mean leaving your family behind and go stand in line for two days to save money on a laptop.    I know the deals are good, but the fights, the early mornings, and the craziness of it all is not enough to NOT spend time with your family. 

"But my kids want this.. and my kids want that"  Look, I know they want those things, and guess what.  Its OK to tell your kids no.  I spent all day with my family on Thursday and then on Saturday, my family and I went and got our Christmas Tree and even did a little shopping of our own. 

My kids ask me why I do not go out for Black Friday and I tell them "No deal is worth fighting crowds, and not spending time with my family"  They may not get as many presents under the tree, but the gifts they do get, they like and treasure.  They love our traditions of Christmas morning just as much as they like getting the presents.  That is what the Holidays is about; spening time with family and enjoying their company. 

So next year instead of standing in line, go home, hug your family and relax and watch some cheesy Christmas movies.   Can we also stop with the stupid commercials that talk about leaving the family and heading to the store?!

Even these workers in Alabama know that while they earn minimum wage they should be able to spend some time with their families instead of working. 

This is how all families should spend Thanksgiving. 

(This is what my mom made for 6 people... We have LOTS of left overs.  Thanks mom!)