Ok, so that’s not entirely true because there are other things on my wish list but when my mom asked me what I wanted for Christmas I said I’d love a soup pot. Out of all the things I want this is #2 on my list (#1 being an iPad). I never thought I’d want … Read more
Imagine the look of wonder and surprise when a child receives a photo of Santa caught in the act in his or her very own home. iCaughtSanta.com is a unique website that helps visitors create those memorable keepsake photos. In three simple steps anyone can upload a holiday photo, add Santa Claus and print it as proof… or share it via email, Facebook … Read more
Kid made crafts make great gifts and decorations. Check out some of my favorites below and click on the pictures to be taken to the posts. {Looking for ornaments kids can make? Find that post here.} *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Here are some cute ornaments that your kids can make. Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they are from: *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Today’s Truth In The Tinsel ornament was to make the sun. We substituted glitter paint for glitter foam and Jacob smeared the paint all over the ornament (which is a great sensory activity for him). He handled it okay but as soon as he was done he wanted his hand cleaned off. *** If you … Read more
*** Today we talked about Mary’s song. Jacob enjoyed gluing on these sequins to a CD and it was an easy craft for me to set up for him. I think it turned out great!
This year instead of a Gingerbread House we bought a Gingerbread Train. The boys enjoyed decorating it with their Nana but liked eating the candy more! :)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 bag (10 oz) large marshmallows (5 cups) 8 cups Cocoa Puffs® cereal (from 11.8-oz box) 3 bags (12 oz each) semisweet chocolate chips or 36 oz (from two 24-oz packages) chocolate-flavored candy coating 3 tablespoons shortening Black sugar and/or black jimmies sprinkles Directions: Line 13×9-inch pan with foil. Spray with … Read more