Did you know that your children can track Santa's progress as he delivers presents across the world? We loved tracking Santa this year! It turned out to be a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy....and dare I say it....a little bit educational.... This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for more information. Tracking Santa with NORAD NORAD has … [Read more...] about Tracking Santa On Christmas Eve: A Family Activity
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The Nutcracker Ballet Activities and Books
Are you looking for ways to make the next couple of days fun as we countdown to Christmas? I've got books and activities to help your kids learn more about the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky! Chances are you're already hearing the music on the radio or in local establishments this time of year. I've found that by embracing all that the holidays have to teach us is a lovely way to spend this season … [Read more...] about The Nutcracker Ballet Activities and Books
30+ Stocking Stuffer Game Ideas For Kids
Games have become a must in our family. They are the perfect way to connect, bond and have fun together. This year I'm stuffing the kid's stockings with games! Now, larger board games won't fit... I'll leave those for under the Christmas tree. But smaller games make awesome gifts for kids and fit perfectly in stockings! Plus, they are also relatively inexpensive! Just another reason … [Read more...] about 30+ Stocking Stuffer Game Ideas For Kids
Festive Christmas Chalk Pastel Art Lessons For Kids
Christmas chalk pastel art lessons have helped me make a chaotic holiday weekend just a little bit more delightful for my children. On those days, or weeks when life happens and throws you for a loop, art can be a beautiful way to both process and reconnect as a family. Why? Because art helps us to calm down and focus. Throw in a bit of hot cocoa and some gingerbread and suddenly … [Read more...] about Festive Christmas Chalk Pastel Art Lessons For Kids
Christmas Carol Study with SQUILT
Keeping a rhythm through the Christmas holiday can be tough. There is just so much going on plus the kids are practically bouncing off the walls with excitement! I've found that slowing down and embracing all that the holidays have to teach us is a beautiful way to make it through this hectic time. We play loads of games, bake Christmas goodies, read lovely Christmas books, enjoy nature walks, … [Read more...] about Christmas Carol Study with SQUILT
25 Favorite Christmas Books the Whole Family Will Love
Children of all ages will delight in these heartwarming Christmas classics filled with love, warmth, and the Christmas spirit. These books are perfect for wrapping up and using as a Book-A-Day Advent as well. I hope you enjoy our 25 favorite Christmas books! If you are in need of a Christmas gift idea, or just looking for some books to keep in a basket by the hearth, these favorite Christmas … [Read more...] about 25 Favorite Christmas Books the Whole Family Will Love
Christmas Baking and Making Memories
Are you doing any Christmas baking and making memories this year? Every year I set aside time for the children and I to do some Christmas baking. Sometimes that means that another activity must fall by the wayside. We all enjoy our Christmas cookies far too much to skip this family tradition. It has brought us joy for many years. Not to mention all of the lovely memories we've made. So, … [Read more...] about Christmas Baking and Making Memories
Swirl Paint Christmas Ornaments
Swirl Paint Christmas Ornaments, also known as pour paint ornaments, are a fun and easy activity for children during the holidays. We have been wanting to make these awesome ornaments for years, but never seemed to make the time during this chaotic and hectic season. This year, was to be different. This year we created beautiful swirl paint Christmas ornaments and had a fabulous time in … [Read more...] about Swirl Paint Christmas Ornaments
Hogwarts Gingerbread Castle
When a little boy has a love of Harry Potter, you find that he wants everything to have a Harry Potter theme. This spills over into Christmas as well! Last year we created a Harry Potter Christmas Tree and a Hogwarts Gingerbread Castle. His Papa and I helped him with some of the harder to make towers and rolling out of the gingerbread, but the majority of the work was done by our … [Read more...] about Hogwarts Gingerbread Castle
Gift Ideas for Kids who Love SCIENCE
Lets talk kids who love science for a moment. I don't know about you, but our kids love anything science related! We're talking chemistry, engineering, geology, robots, STEM and everything in-between. They will spend hours building, tinkering, and completely absorbed in any experiment. So, if you're like me and frantically searching for science-related gifts, then search no more. Check … [Read more...] about Gift Ideas for Kids who Love SCIENCE