Moms,have thoughts of the Thanksgiving menu begin to flood your conscious mind? If so, don't forget to take advantage or supermarket savings that are available only during the Holidays.  Make sure to purchase seasonings and other flavor-enhancing basics. Lowest prices for the year on butter, flour and other baking items are a bargain now.

Thanksgiving also presents an opportunity for the Moms, Dads and family members to bring thoughts of Thankfulness into your family dialogue sessions.

• Even if your family will be experiencing a very different season of plenty due to jobloss or other financial difficulties, help your children to know the importance and joy of being thankful.

Changing the focus of your thoughts each day since the loss of your finances, to gratitude for basic things in life can make a big difference in your family's travel on the highway toward the  the highway toward the Thanksgiving Feast. It is very important to keep that perspective when so much loss is facing you daily.