Now is the time for all the holiday cheer and there are so many Christmas activities for the toddlers to enjoy! Creating a festive atmosphere is really easy to do and there are tons of great toddler Christmas party ideas that are fun for the entire family, perfect for decorating your home. Toddler Christmas Party...
The countdown to Christmas is on! Now is the perfect time to haul out the Christmas decorations and enjoying the advent calendar There are so many different kinds of advent calendars to choose from, but why not start a new holiday tradition this time of year that encourages a love of reading? Countdown to Christmas...
The holiday season is on its way and a themed Christmas tree can become a tradition that the entire family enjoys from year to year. A travel Christmas tree is a great theme because each and every ornament adorning the tree branches are a memory of a vacation. Travel ornaments are the perfect way to...
Creating a festive and affordable winter wreath has never been easier when using cotton balls from Dollar Tree. It's popular to adorn the front door with winter wreaths that have different textures. Ones using various mediums are also a plus. Creating a DIY Dollar Tree cotton ball Christmas wreath will bring just the right amount...
‘Twas the Night Before… a really great holiday show. Or the night of a really great holiday show, depending on when you are seeing it! Cirque du Soleil has taken over the stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis and it's a festive show that the whole family can enjoy. Each year there's a new...
Christmas breakfast is a delicious tradition in many families. It's one of those special occasions when serving favorite breakfast foods is always a win. There are loads of different items and ways to make the meal unique from year to year. Make Christmas morning even more fun with trying sweet breakfast charcuterie board ideas this...
The time of the year is finally here when everything smells of Christmas! Pine trees, citrus fruit, peppermint, cinnamon and other whole spices (like whole cloves) are the most common winter scents. An inexpensive way to fill the whole house with the woodsy smells of the holidays is by making Christmas simmer pot recipes. The...
Christmas candy is most definitely part of the holiday season. There are so many special treats this time of year but it's always fun to serve (and consume) themed confections to fit the holidays. Treats like Christmas coal candy. Even those on the nice list will love candy lumps of coal! How to Make Easy...
Throw on your matching pajamas and head down to the Polar Express at Union Station! You won't only experience a festive train ride, you'll discover some really amazing Christmas photo backdrop ideas. There are so many different options that are perfect for the entire family. Christmas photos are indeed made simple right in downtown St....
I love the movie It's A Wonderful Life. It's a family favorite. One that we watch year after year. And nothing says Christmas decorating like an It's A Wonderful Life Quote piece of wall art! Free Printable It's A Wonderful Life Quote Perfect For Christmas Decorating Why Wasn't It's A Wonderful Life An Instant Hit?...
Farmhouse style Christmas decor and handmade ornament crafts are always popular for the holiday season. Combine the two and you have a look that is absolute perfection for the Christmas tree. Wood bead wreath ornaments are easy peasy to make and don't even require the use of hot glue. Such a simple DIY idea that...
Wool felt ball decor can be found everywhere for holiday decorating. It's just so popular! And it can be really add up in price. Especially if you are getting items made out of real wool felt balls. Making your own wool felt ball wreath ornaments is easy to do and a fun way to decorate...
Christmas came early for my oldest daughter and I in the form of A Magical Cirque Christmas at The Fabulous Fox Theatre right here in St. Louis. And is it ever a magical holly jolly time! You'll Have Quite The Holly Jolly Time At A Magical Cirque Christmas Show The last time I took my...
Old fashioned Christmas decorations are always popular and the perfect way to spread holiday cheer throughout your home. Oftentimes this type of Christmas decor is homemade. It can even be a great family activity to make each year. And... popcorn cranberry garland definitely fits the criteria for Victorian Christmas style! Cranberry Popcorn Garland: Easy To...
Ryan Kaji (along with his parents Loann Kaji and Shion Kaji) built quite the toy line empire following his toy review YouTube channel's success. It's no surprise that for yet another year in a row the hot toys list would consist of the top Ryan's World toys! Top Ryan's World Toys You Most Definitely...
Keep kids busy for hours and every day leading up to the holidays with this giant advent calendar! Such a fun way to color and countdown to Christmas at the same time. Giant Advent Calendar: Easy to Make, Fun to Color for Christmas We are gearing up for all the holiday season around here. This week...
LEGO advent calendars are always popular for Christmas time. And they've gotten pretty pricey. Why not just save some funds this time around and make a DIY LEGO advent calendar in 12 days of Christmas tree theme with the building bricks that you already have? DIY LEGO Advent Calendar 12 Days of Christmas Tree Our...
It's never the Christmas season without hauling out the holiday decor and decorating. Vintage silver trees seem to be all the rage. Again! Metal trees were indeed quite popular back in the day and unlike traditional trees, a vintage aluminum Christmas tree has a long lifespan. Fortunately you don't have even have to go the...
There's just something extra special about the unique gift idea of a Christmas cactus. It's perfect for the holiday season even more so because the Christmas cactus meaning is delightful. This little plant has quite the history and not just legend. Christmas Cactus Meaning: Unique Gift Idea Plus Free Printable Quite a few different meanings...
Here's another YW Christmas ornament that's so easy to create! I have the step-by-step instructions for you and the free SVG file. Easy To Make YW Christmas Ornament This Merry Christmas ornament features the 2020 year to commemorate being in YW, but it's easy to just remove or change the year. That way you can...
If you are looking for an easy DIY YW Christmas ornament featuring the 2020 Youth Theme "Go And Do" then here's the craft that you've been looking for! So easy to make and costs less than $3 each to create. Plus, I have the free SVG file that you can use with your vinyl cutter...
December is the perfect time for crafting and decorating for the holidays. A super easy way to do both is with LEGOS. This DIY LEGO Christmas tree is fun for the entire family to work on. Get the complete instructions below! How To Make A DIY LEGO Christmas Tree Build We've actually been busy building...
I cannot believe that tomorrow is December 1st! Have you started decorating yet? Here's another way for everyone in the family to trim the tree. This kids Christmas coloring page is perfect for tree decorating or school parties. Easy to print off and fun to do. Get the free printable below! Trim The Tree Kids...
When it comes to Christmas decorations the look of a nativity silhouette is simple, but also a beautiful way to usher in the Christmas season. It's easy to create DIY silhouette nativity Christmas tree ornaments to depict the birth of Christ. You can decorate with the true meaning of Christmas on a tree with all...
The school parties are finished!!! It has been one very long week. As promised, here's the ornament craft that I taught my daughter's second grade how to make at their school holiday party today. This DIY bird nest Christmas tree ornament is actually something that is near and dear to my heart so sharing the...
It's school holiday party time! For this one I'm dropping off a game for my son's kindergarten class and teaching my daughter's 2nd grade class how to make a tree ornament. A bird's nest ornament to be exact. Stay tuned on how that one turns out... With any of the school parties it's always a...
Snow day round TWO!!! I was not at all prepared for that phone call last night. We are just over a week away from Christmas and snowed in. Mamas everywhere here in the Lou are rushing around trying to get things done and now the kids are home yet again. It's rough I tell you....
I've asked (and looked) around and there aren't a lot of these types of Christmas crafts out there. Sure there are plenty of tree ornament crafts to choose from, but not many that are actual Christmas tree crafts. As in holiday crafts that are shaped like a Christmas tree! Below you will find the list...
Ready or not? It's school holiday party season!!! My younger two have their parties at the end of next week so the time is now for planning out that volunteering. If you have volunteered to do the craft at the party then these cute Christmas crafts are perfect for that. There are even some great...
The season of holiday decorating is definitely upon us! This year the popular look of decor for the holiday season is definitely the Christmas farmhouse style. Everywhere you look it's farmhouse style right and left. Even the big box store know that it's all about that look for the holidays. There are also some really...
'Tis the season for Christmas magic in the Lou and a family holiday bucket list of fun! There are so many family friendly holiday happenings right here in St. Louis and the surrounding areas. Many are even indoors for when the weather outside is frightful. Read on to see my holiday bucket list of St....
The month of December and magic of Christmas is almost here! A handmade advent calendar is always a fun way to countdown the days of Christmas, decorate for the season and get into the holiday spirit all at the same time. There are so many simple advent calendar ideas that can be made today and...
I found myself needing to visit the toy aisle today. Our youngest was due a prize for an accomplishment and so off we went to the store... With the rest of St. Louis. You'd think that Thanksgiving was next week or something. Everyone was shopping for the turkey dinner. The store was packed! We saw...
It's that time of the year! If you've been following me on social media, particularly on Instagram, then you know that I love music and have instituted a song of the day to go with various pictures that I post. This time of year there's a type of music that is by far my favorite....
Only one of my children has a Christmastime birthday. I've heard all too often from the adults who fall into this category. Many will tell you that they grew up feeling their birthdays were slighted and overlooked by the holiday season. Especially if their day happens to be stuck in between Christmas and New Years....
It's the night of Christmas Eve. You are hauling out the presents that haven't made it under the tree yet. You are checking your list and checking it twice. You are discovering that you are either missing some Christmas gifts that you thought you had or someone just didn't make it on the list entirely....
Holiday eggnog truffles. Mmmm. Call me crazy, but I love me some eggnog. My husband thinks I'm crazy for sure. He's not a fan of the consistency or the flavor. It's definitely an acquired taste. If you are looking for an easy to make christmas candy recipe and like eggnog, then these candy truffles are...
We are big fans of reading at our house and I really like giving books to our kids that are holiday themed. It's important to instill a love of reading early on to build a lifetime of literacy. I think that holiday books just add that extra bit of excitement for kids to truly enjoy...
Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms hit theaters everywhere last month so many have that association on their minds with the holidays. After all, it's the perfect film for celebrating the holiday season. Decorating with Nutcracker motif this time of year is also quite popular. Like most people, I enjoy decorating the porch and...
If you are looking for a festive after school snack or delicious treat for your holiday party then look no further than this recipe for butterscotch cornflakes crunchies. These Christmas treats are easy to make and no bake! The perfect holiday treats that all will love. Plus, the no bake thing. I'm a big fan...
My love of musical theatre began at The Fabulous Fox back when I was 8 or 9. It was a trip with Girl Scouts to see A Christmas Carol. Oh how I loved everything about that trip. The lights, the music, the decorations and the sheer majesty of the theater itself called to me. As the...
Christmas is coming! Our decorations are up. Our house has all the smells of the holiday season. Our kids are asking when the elves will arrive. Our shopping lists are almost finished. But what to do about the teacher gifts? I like to do something unique for them each year. They do so much and...