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I love handmade gifts from kids. I think grandparents get a kick out of them, too. I especially love them when they hold so much meaning, as this silly craft can. You can have your littles create your entire family as represented by snowmen using old buttons you have lying around. They can give each Read More >>
I love ornaments that have been handmade by kids. I still have almost all the ones my kids made growing up. Seeing them brings back some fun memories of when they were young. Pulling them out each Christmas is one of my favorite things. So in the spirit of handmade kid’s ornaments, I bring you Read More >>
Need to keep the kiddos busy while you finish up some holiday chores? These handprint Christmas wreaths only need intermittent supervision {that’s my second favorite kind of supervision, next only to none at all.} They look pretty dang cute hanging in the window or on the door–and if you make them each year, you’ll be Read More >>
About this time of year, the invitations for Christmas parties start rolling in. I remember when it seemed like my kids’ classroom parties lasted the better part of the month of December. If you are pressed for time this holiday season and looking for a way out of sending baked goods to the kids’ school Read More >>
Do you have little ones who love to try to spot Santa on Christmas Eve? If so, they totally need some Santa binoculars. I found these on Meri Cherry, and thought they would be so fun to give to some of the kids in the neighborhood. {I’m sure little ones would love to help make Read More >>
