Our Thanksgiving traditions have always been my favorite. With an enormous family and complicated dynamics, holidays that involve gift giving can be sort of stressful. When Thanksgiving rolls around and it's just about food and spending time together–that's when the best, warmest memories are made. This post has been sponsored by Single Edition Media on behalf of La Brea Bakery. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thanksgiving Traditions
Millions of families look forward to spending a day or just an evening with their loved ones enjoying food and personal pastimes. But what about those hidden heroes–that unless you've got one in your family, you may not even think about–that go to work on Thanksgiving so we can be free to enjoy it?
I'm talking about nurses, doctors, waiters, soldiers, firefighters, police officers, etc. The stoic individuals that work through and miss their family's Thanksgiving traditions to keep us safe, fed, and happy. I'm so excited to announce this special contest to honor these awesome folks.
Thanksgiving Hero Contest
La Brea Bakery, the leading artisan bread in the United States, is running a Thanksgiving promotion where you can nominate your “Thanksgiving Hero”. La Brea Bakery will deliver fully catered meals to 5 finalists across the nation on Thanksgiving. Submissions close November 15th, 2015.
Entering the contest is easy. Simply click on the “Thanksgiving Heros” tab here and complete the form including a 100 word or less essay telling them about your family member that you will be unable to share Thanksgiving dinner with. Submit at least one photo of you and said family member. Finalists will be announced on November 17th, 2015. Then, the public will have a chance to vote for their favorites through November 20th 2015.
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goerge says
This sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing!!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
This is awesome. There are so many people who deserve to be nominated.
Jeanette says
I would love to nominate SO many people for this! Helping others is what we were put on this earth to do. Christmas is a great reminder of that, but we need to do it year ’round. Great post and a wonderful reminder!
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
This is such a great campaign to be a part of. I have so many people in my life that I could nominate!
Kelly Hutchinson says
I lvoe the idea of theis campaign. I have a friend who is a single mom of 3 kids who I would nominate.
Brett Martin says
This is s campaign anyone in American could get behind. I know a few people I would nominate
Daisy says
I have some heroes to nominate for this. It sounds like a great campaign.
Stacie says
This is definitely a great campaign. So many people work holidays because their services are needed 24/7.
Liz Mays says
It’s great to shine light on some of the everyday heroes in our lives. This is such an awesome Thanksgiving prize for a loved one!
Ann Bacciaglia says
My friend is a Nurse and she is always volunteering to work on the Holidays. She does not have any children yet so she likes to cover for the people that do so they can spend the holiday with family. This is a fantastic contest.
Elizabeth Lampman says
This is a great contest to honor those that are everyday heroes. I have friends that work holidays so that others can have it off.
Tammi Roy says
I am always thankful for the workers that keep us safe. This is a great contest. I will have to decide who to nominate.
Mistee Dawn says
I just love this contest. People don’t realize what others sacrifice sometimes. Kudos to La Brea Bakery.
Shauna says
You know, those are the folks that should be honored… the ones that don’t get the day off and continue helping those around them. I love that this is happening
Kristi says
What a great contest. I always think of all the people in the medical field that work each and every day, and that includes holidays.
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
That is a great contest! It is important to show how thankful we are to those that keep us safe.
Vera Sweeney says
I love this promotion!! I think emergency personal are the heros that aren’t thanked enough.
Mary Larsen says
I love this idea. They need so much more kudos and attention than they have received, and this contest is another way to bring their efforts and dedication to light.
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
I live in LA so am lucky enough to be able to buy La Brea Bakery breads every week. Love that they are involved in such a worthwhile campaign.
Brandy says
This is really cool. I love hearing about what companies do for the holidays. Thanks for sharing this info!