3 Family Activities Unless you have a child auditioning for “MasterChef Junior,” you’re probably not going to let the little ones cook the turkey this Thanksgiving. Just because the kitchen might be off limits, though, doesn’t mean you can’t find a few creative ways to make the holiday extra special for your kids. Spice up Thanksgiving with these fun, family-friendly activities. If you have a big family, you are probably familiar with the Thanksgiving tradition of the kids’ table. It may be smaller than the grown-ups’ seating arrangement, but it doesn’t have to be any less special. Turn your kids’ table into a canvas for a colorful, creative dining experience. To do this, use craft or art paper to cover the table. Tape everything down tightly and provide crayons and colored pencils for every place setting. If you want to add some extra holiday spirit, put the drawing supplies in empty cranberry sauce and pumpkin cans. Of course, Thanksgiving isn’t just about delicious food. It’s also about reflecting on the parts of our lives we are grateful for. Teaching kids about gratitude is the most valuable Thanksgiving lesson. Bring that concept to life with a gratitude mobile. Grab some colored paper circles — or cut them out — and have your children write down things that they are thankful for. A silver Sharpie is great for this. Punch holes in the tops of the circles and run string Here at Smiley Law Firm, we assist companies of all sizes, from small startups to Fortune 500 companies. We understand the important relationship between internal and outside counsel. Without outside counsel, you open yourself up to some serious risks as a company. Here are some examples of when it’s best to call in help. Fitful Results No matter what business you own, unexpected changes happen. Maybe your marketing team has been on fire lately and you’re getting flooded with new clients and customers. It’s a good problem to have, but are you prepared to handle them? Sometimes key team members leave the company. For example, women in important positions may go on maternity leave. If one of these problems leaves your company reeling like the out-of- control assembly line in an “I Love Lucy” episode, your legal department will reflect it. As a business owner, there’s no worse feeling than turning away business because you can’t handle it. Have a smart and diligent team of outside attorneys in your corner so you can avoid the pitfalls. Coloring-Book Tablecloths Gratitude Mobiles
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through them. Tie the other end of the string to a coat hanger or embroidery hoop and hang it from the ceiling.
Stuff the Turkey Game
Want to get the kids outside so you can get to work in the kitchen? Create a Thanksgiving-themed game for them to play outside while you prep the stuffing and put the turkey in the oven. To create a holiday-themed “Stuff the Turkey” game, all you need is a few paper bags. We’ll bet you have some left over from shopping. Use two small bags stuffed with scrap paper to create legs and glue them to a larger bag folded to look like the body of a turkey. Now that you have your turkey, you need some balls to stuff it with. Anything soft and baseball-sized will work, even some balled-up paper. Kids will take turns trying to toss the balls into the turkey, scoring points for every shot made.
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You’re Constantly Improvising to Satisfy Clients
Maybe you represent developers on real estate projects, but you only provide partial construction solutions. They need more from you, and you don’t want to send them to a competitor. Instead, you volunteer to work outside of your expertise in order to keep their business. That’s a clear sign you need to team up with someone who can help when you’re in uncharted waters. You’re Getting Employee Complaints Are you hearing rumors, directly or indirectly? This will happen. Managing people is hard. But nothing upsets employees faster than a crushing workload. The stress may be so overbearing that they leave the company. Don’t wait for them to sound the alarm. Observe their behavior. Do you see more gossip, less discipline, or higher turnover? It’s normal to outsource all these legal needs to a competent law firm. We can handle these issues quickly and competently. Don’t let your legal needs be filled by a human resource department.
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