BLESSINGS MIX

The fall semester of our homeschool co-op ends this week, the kids and I always make a little something to give to the Moms who teach and help out in their classes. I stumbled across this "Blessings Mix" the other day and thought it was a great idea, we ended up making a few extras to give to neighbors and friends. Here the "recipe":

BLESSINGS MIX

Bugles: Shaped like a cornucopia, or Horn of Plenty,
a symbol of our nation’s abundance.
Pretzels: Arms folded in prayer, a freedom sought by
those who founded our country.
Popcorn: Represents the sacrifices of the Pilgrims’ first
winter. Food was so scarce that settlers survived on
just a few kernels of corn a day.
Nuts: Promise of a future harvest, one we will reap
only if future seeds are planted and tended with
diligence.
Dried Fruits: Harvest gifts from our bountiful land.
M & M’s: Memories of those who came before
us to lead us into a blessed future.

Here's how our finished products turned out...just thought I would share in case anyone is looking for a neat Thanksgiving idea.