Looking back on Christmas as a child you will likely remember all the magic and wonder during this time of year. Now that Christmas time is here, you want to create the same memories for your family. However, the hustle and bustle of the holidays can be stressful and sometimes time passes by so quickly that you forget to do your favorite traditions. So wether you are here to find a new tradition or simply need a bucket list of must do items, I rounded up my top 20 traditions to help make this the best Christmas ever.
Continue Reading“Top 20 Christmas Traditions To Do With Your Family”How The Grinch Welcomed Back The Elf on The Shelf
Welcome your Elf on the Shelf back with the help of the green man himself, the Grinch! Throw a themed breakfast for your little who’s and they’ll feast, feast, feast. They’ll feast on who-pancakes and rare who’s dipped marshmallows. Every year we welcome back our Elf on the Shelf with a special breakfast. We have done themes like Polar Express, Red & Green, Snowman, and even Disney when we announced that they were going on their first Disney Cruise. Bring your Elf on the Shelf back with a bash too!
Finding the Perfect Holiday Outfit at Baby BuYou
Christmas time is quickly approaching with family gatherings, Santa photos, Church programs, and so much more. It is time to start thinking about what your family is going to wear to all these festive events. Check out some of my favorite outfit choices for my boys from a local children’s boutique, Baby BuYou, plus more of my top picks of holiday clothes for both boys and girls. All the options are sure to help make your family picture ready.
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If you looking for something new and different to take your family to this holiday season then look no further. The brand new Christmas Nights of Lights at the Indiana State Fairgrounds opened November 8th with over 1 million synchronized twinkling lights.
Stay warm in the comfort of your own vehicle as you drive through 2 miles of synchronized light displays. Experience this amazing light show by tuning your car stereo to the FM station and singing along to rocking and traditional Christmas music. This one of a kind event is Indy’s largest synchronized light show. Your family and friends will be in awe at the larger-than-life displays of trees, snowman, nutcrackers, and tunnels of dancing lights plus much more.
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It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Fort Wayne. Can you believe that there was even snow on Halloween?! Now that the trick or treating is over, it is time to start thinking about your plans for the holidays. For our family, it means planning out all our activities from meeting the big man in red to snuggling together on a carriage ride to see the lights around downtown.
Complied here is a list of 15 must do events and activities in Fort Wayne to do with your family this Christmas season. Also included are important ticket release dates that you won’t want to miss out on. Additional family fun activities that didn’t make the top 15 are listed below along with our favorite Indy attractions worth a short trip to see during the holidays. Make this Christmas season one your kids won’t soon forget.
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Christmas Eve is right around the corner. All the activities, between the Advent calendar and the Santa visits, have the level of anticipation for the big day running high. Getting the kids to sleep Christmas Eve night just might take a small miracle. One way to help calm the excitement is with a Christmas Eve box. This is an up and coming new tradition that seems to have made serious headway in the last few years. There is still time to get on board with this. Do you need help on where to start or simply need ideas on what to put in the box. I will share some Christmas Eve box ideas with you all.
Continue Reading“Christmas Eve Box Tradition”Christmas Book Countdown Tradition – 50 Favorite Christmas Books
There is just something about the anticipation behind unwrapping a present to reveal the surprise that just can’t be put into words. Seriously, what kid doesn’t like to unwrap gifts? Years ago, I started this tradition where the boys took turns unwrapping a Christmas book every night to read. This tradition gives back in many more ways than just simply reading a good story.
You are probably asking yourself, how do I start and what Christmas books do I include? Detailed below is a list of our favorite books and ideas on how to begin this tradition in your home.
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Start a Santa Sack Tradition
Does the thought of your kids accumulating more toys at Christmas send you into a slight panic? You love your kids but if they get one more toy then your house will likely bust at the seams. So I have a fun new tradition to try this year and to share with you. It’s called Santa Sacks. You may have heard of them before but let me share with you how it all works.
Elf On The Shelf Door Tradition
You bought into the whole Elf on the Shelf idea and now what? You will inevitably get the question from one of your kids that will leave you stumped and looking like a deer in headlights while racking your brain for an answer. All the while trying not to look like you just made it all up. The question of how does the Elf leave and get back into the house everyday. Kids say the darnedest things don’t they? Be prepared with your own Elf door.
Not sure where to start? Find out all about how to make your own Elf (fairy) door and add in some adorable finishing touches that will surely create magic in your home, right here.
Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendars: Plus Over 60 Advent Activities
The Christmas season is upon us and it is time to start thinking about the plans with your family. One of my all time favorite traditions is the Advent calendar. We started this when my older boys were 1 and 2 years old. Every morning they would run down the stairs straight for the Advent to see what treasure and fun activity was in store for them that day. You can just see the magic of the season come to life in their eyes.
Are you sold on the idea, yet? Whether you are new to this whole idea or you just want to jazz up your current Advent calendar then you are in the right spot. Listed below are several options for you to choose from. It can be simple or elaborate. You get to decide what works with your family. Also included are over 60 daily Advent activities.
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