This was such a warm and cozy evening with our good friends! We ordered take out, made jingle bell bracelets, sang Christmas carols (it’s super helpful if your friend is a whiz on the piano!), had cocoa for the kids and bubbly for the parents, and consumed far too many holiday m&m’s— it was the...
We totally get it– the holidays are a busy time and the thought of adding more might seem overwhelming! Advent Activities don’t have to be stressful or time consuming. You can add a lot of magic to your family’s Christmas experience with just a little effort and enthusiasm! Below are the strategies we use to...
We have SO MUCH FUN planning advent activities for our family each Christmas season! Brainstorming ways to spend time together, celebrate the season, and sprinkle the month with a little extra holiday magic is such a happy creative pursuit– but we realize not everyone feels the same way about this planning process. So, we thought...
We’re currently existing in that weird holiday space where we’re really ready for Christmas, but we can’t quite let go of fall either, so yesterday we made pressed leaf wreaths… while listening to Christmas music! (Make sure your sound is on for the full experience!) 🍂🍁This is a super fun and simple project that’s perfect...
Teach your child to say, “Thank you,” in response to gifts, compliments, kindness, and help. Such a simple, but important lesson, right?! Along with directly instructing your child to say “Thank you,” don’t forget to explain to children WHY they are saying it! Explain that when someone does something nice for them it requires their...
