Article Contributed by: Mindy Burns
Very late on Christmas Eve a few years ago, my husband and I found ourselves in a panic! We had been working so hard at wrapping the presents we had for our two year old daughter , that we forgot about her stocking! When both of us […]
This is a fun project for your child. Cut out, or help them cut out, a nice size stocking from construction paper. You can add a white brim at the top if you like. Then give them the shopping ads, catalogs, and some glue. Let them cut out all the things they […]
My favorite children’s Christmas book is “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Suess. It has a great message about teaching children that there’s more to the spirit of Christmas than the hustle and bustle of gifts. Run to the library or store and pick up a copy. You’ll find it a […]
Did you know that Christmas trees are the cause of nearly 200 fires annually, resulting in 6 deaths, 25 injuries and more than $6 million in property damage? A dry Christmas tree can be a huge fire hazard. They can go up in flames in a matter of seconds, burning whatever is around […]
Kid’s will love making these cute Christmas trees. Add a little green food coloring to some frosting and frost(or have them frost) an upside down sugar cone. Set out sprinkles and small candies and let them decorate. I bet they’ll all love eating them too!
When it comes to Christmas trees most homes have a nice freshly cut tree or an artificial tree. At our house we do things a little different than the rest. We actually use a live potted tree. Since it can’t stay indoors for very long, my husband brings it home about a week […]
One of our children’s favorite holiday activities is writing letters to Santa Claus. We pull out all the stops and get all the fun markers and stickers out and have a heyday writing our letters. For our little ones who can’t write, we have them dictate to us what they want their letters […]
Over the years we have collected lots of toys, movies, and coloring books related to Christmas. After the holidays I pack them all away in a box instead of keeping them mixed in with our things. Then the day after Thanksgiving I pull out the Christmas box and the kids are always excited […]
A great way to help keep the spirit of Christmas is by giving. Have your family members think of 24ways to give service this holiday season. These can be as simple as doing a chore for a family member, or asking a neighbor if you can walk their dog. Write each one on […]
