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A Grateful Heart and a Little Christmas Magic ❤️
Gratitude, giving, and the reminder that Santa can still point to Jesus.
Happy Monday, Valley Moms!
🦃 Fun Fact: Did you know the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 lasted three whole days? The menu included venison, wild fowl, corn, and pumpkin—but no mashed potatoes or pie! 🥧
As we gather around our tables this week, may gratitude fill your heart more than your plate. Thanksgiving isn’t about everything being perfect—it’s about pausing long enough to notice God’s goodness woven through the mess, the noise, and the moments that make up family life.
Whether you’re cooking, hosting, or just showing up with a pie from Costco (no judgment here), we’re thankful for you—our Valley Moms community. You remind us that this valley is full of heart. 💛
🔗 Featured on the Site
🍂 Guide: Fall & Winter in the Valley — everything you should know about fall and winter in the Valley!
🎁 Guide: Valley Moms Gift Guide — Your go-to list of local favorites, thoughtful finds, and family-friendly gift ideas for everyone on your list. From stocking stuffers to experiences, it’s all about meaningful gifts that support small businesses.
❄️ Blog: Winter Fun for Families in the Wenatchee Valley — Ice skating, sledding, and cold-weather fun for all ages
🎄 Blog: Winter & Christmas in the Valley — A festive roundup of parades, markets, and family traditions.
✨ Blog: Winter Magic Around Wenatchee — Local lights, cozy spots, and twinkling experiences that make the season bright.
🎲 Family Fun Pick
If you need a Thanksgiving or Christmas-week game that works for the cousins, the grandparents, and everyone in between… Family Showdown is SUCH a hit. It’s a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud tournament-style game where families compete in mini challenges—think trivia, silly tasks, quick competitions, and team energy.
It’s easy to learn, fun for all ages, and way better than letting everyone scatter to screens after dinner.
Perfect for:
✔️ Thanksgiving gatherings
✔️ Snow days
✔️ Christmas breaks
✔️ Family game nights where you want zero prep and maximum fun
🗓️ Events Roundup: November 24-30
Here are just a few highlights from your weekly Valley lineup:
• Nov 24 | 5–7 PM — Coffee & Cards Kit Class @ Inspirations Ceramic + Art Café ☕
• Nov 24 | 6 PM — Red Truck Wooden Sign Paint & Sip @ 108 Lounge 🎨
• Nov 25 | 6–8 PM — Paint & Sip: Snowman Edition @ Pinnacle Beerworks 🍻
• Nov 26 | 6 PM — Night for HOPE @ Wenatchee Wild 🏒
• Nov 27 | 9 AM — Give NCW Turkey Trot @ Pybus Public Market 🦃
• Nov 28 | 12:30–6 PM — Clear the Shelter @ Wenatchee Valley Humane Society 🐾
• Nov 29 — Christmas Cookie Showdown @ Taproom by Hellbent 🍪
• Nov 29 — Christmas Wreath Barre & Dessert @ Neu Flessenow Cellars 🎀
• Nov 29 — Winter Wonderland Silent Auction @ Taproom by Hellbent ✨
• Nov 28–29 — NCW Toy Drive Nights @ Wenatchee Wild 🎁
Spotlight: Valley Moms Community Calendar
Our new Community Calendar is live! It’s your one-stop shop for local happenings, from concerts to kid activities, workshops, and fairs.
Moms: Bookmark it and check back weekly for fresh events.
Local businesses/organizations: Submit your events directly — we’d love to feature them!
🧃 Kids’ Corner
Gratitude Garland
Cut paper strips in fall colors, write one thing you’re thankful for on each, and link them together to make a “thankful chain.” Add to it all week long as a simple family tradition of gratitude.
📚 Book Pick: Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora — A warm story about sharing, kindness, and the joy of giving back. Perfect for cozy read-aloud time after Thanksgiving dinner.
Our Mom of the Month for November is…Alyssa Z.!
Here’s what one of her dear friends had to say about her:
“Alyssa is a gentle, adventure-loving mom. Her son has been to the top of mountains before the age of one that most adults will never see. Alyssa is an incredible and dedicated nurse and still the most present and caring mother to her son. The world is lucky she is raising part of the next generation.”
Congrats, Alyssa! Enjoy a tasty treat from The Mother’s Garden LLC, Beau & Co., The Skin Ritual, and Coffee Caboose!
💛 Mom Life Pick of the Week
Blog: How Santa Can Point to Jesus
For many Christian families, the Santa conversation can feel complicated—but what if it didn’t have to be? In this heartfelt piece, we share how the story of Saint Nicholas can actually lead kids toward the true meaning of Christmas: generosity, wonder, and worship.
November Bible Verse of the Month
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1
The seasons may shift, but the reason we celebrate stays the same. In every busy to-do list and twinkling light, there’s an invitation to pause — to remember that gratitude grows peace, and peace prepares our hearts for joy.
🗳️ This Week’s Poll
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