
12th Annual National Tie One On Day
Give from the heart on Wednesday November 22—then give thanks on Thursday. This Thanksgiving Eve, Tie One On (an apron of course!) and bring joy to the life of someone in need.
Participation is easy and uplifting. Simply wrap a loaf of bread or baked goods in an apron and tuck an encouraging note or prayer into the pocket; then present your offering to a neighbor, friend, or person in your community who could benefit from your gesture of kindness. Tie One On—and put the “give” back into Thanksgiving. There’s also a Tie One On Day card that you can print from the website and include with your gift.
EllynAnne Geisel is the founder of Tie One On Day and has this to say about this unique approach to Thanksgiving. “Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal, and it is within our historical linkage to share our bounty.”
Sew
You may have an apron to give away or might think of sewing a brand new version. Try Mary Mulari’s Crisscross Apron Pattern. It has “no-strings attached” and features size adjustments.
Bake
Nancy Zieman’s A–Z Quick Bread Recipe
Blend together
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Add
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or use 3 cups of all-purpose flour instead of 2)
Add 2 cups of “A–Z”
Such as:
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups bananas, mashed
- 2 cups carrots, shredded
- 2 cups zucchini, shredded
“N” for nuts is optional
Note: For moist bread, use 1 cup of applesauce and 1 cup of another fruit or veggie.
Pour into two loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees for 50–55 minutes.
Give
Wrap a loaf of bread in an apron and tuck in an encouraging note; then present your offering to someone in your community who could benefit from your gesture of kindness. Tie One On—and put the “give” back into Thanksgiving.
Enter Giveaways at the Tie One On Day website
Encourage involvement and spread the word about Tie One On Day. Please leave a comment over at the Tie One On Day website to be included in the giveaways.
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BevM
What a clever idea!
Barb Brefka
This is a great idea to take someone this for cooking the thanksgiving meal
Beverly
A lovely idea for a hostess gift, and I know many cooks who love to wear aprons.
Carmen Ebner
Thank you for the idea for Thanksgiving.
I love the Recipes. I think I will make one now with Pumpkin right now. I bought a new pumpkin cast iron mold from Wm-Senoma Pumpkins on top. Thank you, Carmen
Cyndi Duffin
What a GREAT apron pattern. I am looking to make aprons for the ladies in the family, I have already bought 2 bolts of fabric and these would be WONDERFUL!!! Thank you for the give away! I know they will be appreciated.
Vicki
Perfect gift for the Thanksgiving cook!
Carmen Ebner
I made my Bread, Pumpkin. Very good.
I used my pumpkin loaf pan. I put 15 oz can Hill County Pumpkin and 1/half cup Pumpkin Butter ( by Barton Creek Crossing) both bought at HEB Round Rock, Tx.
It was perfect and beautiful.
30 min 350 and 30 to 40 min on 325 degrees, with a tray of water.I saw from Pioneer Woman show. Thanks
Marty
What a wonderful idea! I need to look through my apron patterns (many), then loveliest fabric to make three aprons for my sisters (not close by). Perhaps one for myself!
I’ll send recipes, as its not easy to send loaves of bread to survive mailing.
Judy
Very cute apron.
Linda Jones
What a lovely idea. Thank you for sharing with us. I still have my grandmothers well used and stained apron. It always brings back good memories when I wear it.
Fran Rowe
What a great idea/incentive. I have a friend that works in the kitchen at an elementary school. It will be a perfect gift! And your post gives me the incentive to do it! Thanks!
Li9nda Kaapuscinski
What a lovely idea! I will have to do this!
Anne
Great idea!
I bake bread weekly and collect apron patterns.
Linda B
This recipe sounds great…many different kinds of breads for gift giving.
Paula Vinson
I just completed making three aprons. Next week I will do my pumpkin chocolate chip bread and take my aprons to my friends. They will be very surprised and delighted I’m sure!
Thanks for the inspiration!