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Powered by Mom shares why she is #ThankFALL and Microplush Blanket Giveaway ends 10/19 Canada Only

We want everyone to share what they are #ThankFALL for so we've got a cozy giveaway and want to share what we are thankful for. Read on to find out more!

Big or small we all have something we are thankful for and I think it does our hearts good to just say out loud (or write it down) sometimes and share what and why we're thankful. The fall season now in full swing which means I've been even busier than usual.

Hubby and I both have hectic schedules that can change daily but we roll with it and adjust when needed.  All parents are busy I know and for moms in particular I find we put everything and everyone ahead of ourselves because that's just what we do. We do make time for each other and ourselves and I'm really thankful for my family for being there for me, their support and love and understanding when sometimes mom just needs a break.

thankful for family

I've been feeling worn out from being on the go so much and apparently I am not alone. A good friend of mine said she needed a break and as much as she loves her extended family she said she wanted to get away and not have to cook a turkey dinner for 20+ people (yep her family is big). So she came up with the idea for a mom's getaway for Thanksgiving this year, she invited me and one other friend.

At first I thought no I can't leave my family on Thanksgiving, that didn't seem very thankful of me. However, I talked to my hubby and daughter and they encouraged me to go. So I said yes and I'm headed out for a mom's weekend away of rest, relaxation and great company. I decided that I want to do an extra special something for my hubby and daughter to show once again how #ThankFALL I am and appreciate that they understand that I need to recharge and I'll come back rejuvenated, I will be Mom 2.0 or least more relaxed.

I had an idea of what I wanted so I headed to Target to go and get my goodies for them. I wanted to get them something relax in and be cozy too and that was a bit of fun so I went in search of some pajamas. I found several cute ones to select from for my daughter, hers was easy to decide on which one so check, pjs for my daughter.

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Hubby is a little harder to buy for as he's a bit picky but I know he likes plush and fleece like items so I went and checked out the Threshold blankets that they had on sale at Target. They had several to choose from in all sorts of different colours. I loved the sweater knit blankets and the organic blankets, they were very stylish and had some great patterns and styles as you can see below.

organic blankets

However, the blanket wasn't for me and since I know that my hubby and daughter love soft and plush blankets like the polar fleece ones I went and looked for the Microplush blankets from Threshold which were also on sale. These blankets were on for a great prize, they are huge, they are 2.28 m x 2.28 m  and they were on for only $29.99.  I loved so many of the deep rich colors I went for a neutral one that would go in almost all of our rooms.

threshold polar fleece blankets

Pjs for my daughter, check, warm, soft and cozy blanket for hubby check but I needed one more thing. I still wanted some pjs for hubby as I knew my daughter would probably steal the microplush blanket from him. I found him some pjs that totally suited him and I knew he would wear them. I gave them all their goodies to say thank you for understanding mom will be just so much better if she gets away for the weekend. Well they were #ThankFALL because this morning they decided to take full advantage of their goodies and enjoyed them, all day in fact, they had a pjs on all day kind of day.

Here are the pjs I got for hubby, they look good on him. He likes a lot of black clothes but he doesn't like boring patterns, the skull pj bottoms were perfect for him with the black shirt to go with them.

HUBBY PJS oval

My hubby even got to enjoy the cream microplush blanket I selected for a while before my daughter discovered it. He of course quite liked the blanket as apparently so did one of our dogs Little Zeus as you can see.

hubby and LZ

Here are the pjs I chose for my daughter, they were adorable and of course they were 25% off even better! As you can see hubby didn't get to keep the microplush blanket for long. It's just so soft and cozy I have a feeling I will have to go and buy another one.

Now I can go away for my mom's weekend, rejuvenate and come back feeling better, a new me and I know that my family knows I'm thankful for all they do and appreciate that they understand that giving mom this break is good for all of us. I'm also thankful that they didn't make me feel guilty at all, although there are some hints about making my famous pumpkin cheesecake some time :). Which I'll be making when I come back as Mom 2.0, just don't tell my family I'm making it yet, it will be a surprise 🙂

Now to get everyone, cozy and feeling #ThankFALL we're going to give away the exact same Threshold MicroPlush blanket in cream that I gave to my family. Enter on the rafflecopter below, good luck and remember to let us know what you are #ThankFALL for!

Microplush blanket Target

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By on October 4th, 2014

About Powered by Mom

I’m Michelle aka Powered by Mom. I’m married with one daughter, my hubby was my high school sweetheart, our two dogs Nyx and Cleo and our cat Oliver. As you can see we’re a family of animal lovers. We love to travel when we can, try different food and activities all over the world and enjoy being together. My passions are writing, travelling, creating new recipes, encouraging people to adopt not shop and just to enjoy life while we can.

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105 thoughts on “#ThankFALL for Family”

  1. Thanks so much for the Fantastic Review/Information on #ThankFALL for Family! It was really nice that your husband and daughter didn't give you anything except for wanting you to get away! I would have had an awful lot of static! I really thought that was so nice of you to purchase each of them a pair of P.J.'s and a blanket that you knew they were going to share! Trying to ease that guilty mind of not being around for Thanksgiving huh? LOL I hope that all went well for your time away and that you did come home Mom 2.0! Target really has some nice clothes, including P.J.'s for the entire family! I'm also glad that you were able to get some time off and not have to make a huge meal and then clean it up, etc. Thanks so much for sharing your fantastic review, the pictures, and your personal and professional information on #ThankFALL for Family with all of us! I honestly do appreciate it! Thanks again! Michele 🙂

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  2. I am #ThankFALL for my incredible in-laws (in addition to my family too of course) !! I love them so much and I know they would do anything for me and my family. It's great to have a huge support system.

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  3. thankful for my family who love and support us, thankful for husband who works hard everyday to provide us with a comfortable life

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  4. I'm thankful for my family. My daughter lives nearby and she includes me in everything. She always makes me feel so wanted and loved. She is my happiness. I'm also thankful for my hubby who is my love. And my health.

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  5. I am #ThankFALL for so many things!....For my amazing husband!, my 3 beautiful, healthy children, supportive friends and family! I'm thankful my oldest was not more seriously injured when she was hit by a car on her bike, I'm thankful I was the only one with injuries (and our youngest was fine) after we were also hit by a car from behind, I'm thankful that my dad, & my best friend's dad overcame cancer this year, and I'm thankful for all the beauty that is Canada!

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  6. I am incredibly #ThankFALL for my family, mainly my 3 sweet babies. I absolutely love Fall and Winter and am extremely excited for cold weather! It is the perfect time to snuggle up with my kids under a blanket and watch movies and enjoy a book together!

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  7. I am #ThankFALL for time spent with my husband and friends in the beautiful area in Northern Michigan!!! So pretty, spiced cider, donuts and laughs!

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  8. I am so #ThankFall to be a Canadian... so many opportunities, a safe country for my kids to grow up in. and hubby and i have been able to buy a home, live our lives in relative comfort. Love Canada! We are so lucky every day!

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  9. I am most #ThankFALL that having had cancer four times in the past nine years, I am still here on this earth & enjoying the love of my wonderful family who supported and cared for me during my illnesses.

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  10. I am extremely #ThankFall that we managed to get my beautiful, three year old granddaughter out of a very unhealthy situation.

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  11. SO MUCH to be thankful for ! thankful for my Career of 3 years (do what you love and you never work a day in your life...) my gorgeous and healthy perfect little family ... thankful for my mom coming home safe and sound after 6 months of road tripping ...thanful that we live in such a beautiful, strong and free country . Loving life.

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  12. I am #thankfall for having two great sons who are headed in the right direction in life. My 19 yr old is very successful in his job and I couldn't be prouder, he makes great money for his age and is waiting for a police dept to hire him and my little one who is 9 is doing great in school and is mommy's love bug! I couldn't ask for more!!

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  13. I am so @thankFALL for the fact that both me and my husband have jobs that make it possible to provide for our two kids. We might now have all the luxury's of others, but we have all the necessities and THAT makes me happy!

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  14. I am #Thankfall for my daughter and husband, for our 2 wonderful dogs, for our home and the food we are able to enjoy - and for this beautiful country we live in!

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  15. I am thankful fall is here and the humidity is dropping a little. Not to much though since it is southern florida

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  16. I'm #ThankFALL that my daughter will be coming home to visit in 3 weeks and we get to do tons of "Fall" stuff together -- I can't wait to go to the Apple Orchard!

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  17. I'm ThankFall for my daughter, granddaughter and my family. I'm so blessed to have them all here. I can't wait until Thanksgiving since it's also my b-day. I love the Fall leaves and crisp air. If I don't win this blanket I'm going to go to Target to buy one. Maybe some pjs too. Thank you for the awesome giveaway 🙂

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  18. I am #Thankfall for my children and husband and all they do for me. They show me every day how much I mean to them and how much they love me.

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  19. I am #ThankFALL for the beautiful weather slowly changing, the leaves turning beautiful colors and the yummy pumpkin spiced food 🙂

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  20. I am #ThankFALL for my 2 little poodles who like to snuggle with me when I am cold, my fiance for taking turns with me loading up the wood stove (our only source of heat for fall/winter), my Momma for teaching me that I can do anything I set my mind to and for my daughter who even though she is 19 and out on her own, she still calls & checks in with me multiple times per day. Last but not least I am #ThankFALL for you having this contest open to Canadians 🙂 enjoy your weekend away!

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