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Blogger Greensboro, NC on Sep 19, 2012

Blessing Jar: Record blessings throughout the year and open on Thanksgiving as a family

This is a cherished tradition in our family that we've been doing since 1999. Throughout the year this simple jar sits on our kitchen table and we fill it with blessings recorded on slips of paper. On Thanksgiving evening, after we've purchased and decorated our Christmas tree, we empty out the jar and read the blessings as a reflection of our year.

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16 Comments

Dawn Orange Park, FL

I like the idea of doing it all year. We have always done a "happy birthday Jesus thank you for..." and we read them on Christmas Eve but I may have to start a year round jar. Thanks for the idea!

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Marty - what a wonderful & inspiring idea!! I'm sure we all have "those days" when it's sometimes hard to find that elusive blessing but this makes you stop and think and you can always find something!!

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 0
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

That's a great idea. My wife's family does "I'm thankful for ..." at Thanksgiving, but this really makes you think throughout the year.

on Sep 19, 2012 · Like 0
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

This is such a brilliant use for a simple jar. You have one incredibly creative mind. Love it!

on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

That's so sweet, Donna! It really is a special tradition for our family.

on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
Bonnie & Trish {Uncommon ... Lexington, SC

this is so incredibly sweet!!

on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Thanks so much Bonnie & Trish!

on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN

Marty's Musings I LOVE this idea! You've inspired us to add a new tradition to our home! -Matt

on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

That makes me happy! As my kids have aged this tradition (and all the rest!) are so important to them. It's amazing how close your family becomes when you make even the little things special.

on Nov 07, 2012 · Like 0
Sharon @ mrs. hines class Spring, TX

How sweet and sentimental. Reading all of those blessings would make me cry, ( a good, thankful cry)

on Nov 08, 2012 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Sharon @ mrs. hines class It is wonderful and sweet and sentimental at the same time!

on Nov 11, 2012 · Like 0
Joy Kelly-Warner

I like your idea how clever.

on Nov 13, 2012 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Thank you, Joy! Thanksgiving is almost here!

on Nov 13, 2012 · Like 0
Joy Kelly-Warner

My blessings are many I would need a lot of jars.

on Nov 14, 2012 · Like 0
Marty's Musings Greensboro, NC

Good for you, Joy Kelly-Warner for recognizing that!

on Nov 14, 2012 · Like 0
Joy Kelly-Warner

Thanks Marty I bet if we all looked around we could find something to be grateful for even if you didn't think you did.

on Nov 14, 2012 · Like 1