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lil Tip: Scatter the Presents
My kids make a killing at Christmas because we have an incredibly generous family and a large circle of friends. But after watching my tots be overwhelmed by gifts in past, this year I broke the rules and allowed them to open some presents early. When my sister came over with a sack of goodies for the lil ones, I let them tear into them.
Keeping Tabs on Santa Is Just a Click Away For Kids!
If your darlings are starting to doubt the existence of Santa, northpole.com will make them reinstate their faith. Aside from offering wee ones the opportunity to exchange letters with the jolly old fellow, the online destination gives children a chance to see where St. Nick and the reindeer are with its Santa tracker.
Are You Overwhelmed by the Holidays?
Good tidings and cheer are the cherry on top of a pretty hectic holiday season. Between getting the kids excited and to festivities and shopping for presents, many a mom gets overwhelmed. Does this happen to you?
Merry Christmas!
The tree is trimmed, Santa has worked his magic and you've survived another Christmas. So grab a glass of eggnog and enjoy the rest of this wonderful day with your loved and lil ones!
MERRY CHRISTMAS from lilsugar!
Kiddie Soiree: Holiday Party Ideas
While all the adults are sipping cocktails and eating tasty hors d'oeuvres, the kids can have their own soiree if you give them the right tools and space. Close off a room of the house with a sign that says, "For Kids Only!" so they will feel privileged to have a place of their own.
Just a Minute: Edible Garlands
If you're a last minute tree trimmer like me, then you have probably entered the race to finish things by Christmas. If you don't feel like digging the ornament boxes out of storage and need to occupy the kids, head to the kitchen and make some edible garlands. Pop some popcorn and grab a couple of bags of cranberries and start stringing!
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Holidays
Before babies, holidays were about buying a dry-clean-only cocktail dress and party hopping with my husband. New Year's was the end all involving a preparty, an event, an after bash, not to mention a day to lay on the couch and recover from it all. Oh, how things have changed!
Santa's Elves Are Watching!
Get your kids in the Christmas spirit by making Elf on the Shelf part of your holiday tradition. Created by a mom whose kids wanted to know how Santa knew if they had been naughty or nice, this fun game gets the whole family involved.
The elf's sole responsibility is to watch over your kids and report their behavior back to Santa each night.
Reinventing the Advent Calendar
The countdown to Christmas has come a long way from the two-for-a-dollar advent calendars I had as a kid.
No more chalky chocolates found behind cardboard doors, now the elaborate calendars can be filled with presents, candies, trinkets, and toys. Several versions are made by toy companies and others are handcrafted keepsakes.
Lil Treasures: Letter From Santa
Children barely get a chance to be kids. So I'm a proponent of nearly anything that keeps that childhood sense of awe intact. And, since this is the season when youngsters mail their wish-lists off to the North Pole, what better way to keep the spirit of Christmas alive than with a reply sent straight from Santa?
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